IC&E Technician

AXG Contracting; Brandywine (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AXG Contracting is seeking an Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician to join its plant maintenance team. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting DCS/PLC systems and field equipment, calibration of instruments and control valves, and maintenance of electrical gear.

Four years of relevant experience in power generation or utilities is preferred, with GE Mark V/VIe or Emerson Ovation experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in power generation, utilities, or marine propulsion.
• Hands-on technician with strong controls capability and instrumentation/electrical exposure.
• Experience with DCS/PLC systems and field equipment.
• Safety-minded with collaborative, proactive approach.
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license.
• Experience with GE Mark V/VIe or Emerson Ovation preferred.
• Candidates with transferable PLC/DCS experience are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot DCS/PLC systems and field equipment.
• Calibrate instruments, transmitters, and control valves.
• Maintain electrical equipment and support plant repairs.
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders and keep technical records.
• Support planned outages and emergency maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting DCS/PLC systems

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Outage support

Safety minded

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Transferable PLC/DCS experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

GE Mark V

GE Mark VIe

Emerson Ovation

Job description

AXG is partnering with an established independent power producer to recruit an Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician for its plant maintenance team.

This opportunity will suit a hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting, takes pride in reliable equipment, and brings strong controls capability alongside instrumentation and electrical experience.

Your work will include:

• Troubleshooting DCS/PLC systems and field equipment.
• Calibrating instruments, transmitters, and control valves.
• Maintaining electrical equipment and supporting plant repairs.
• Completing preventive maintenance, work orders, and technical records.
• Supporting planned outages and emergency maintenance.
• At least four years of relevant experience in power generation, utilities, or marine propulsion.
• Strong practical controls troubleshooting.
• Working instrumentation and electrical knowledge.
• A disciplined approach to safety and a collaborative, proactive mindset.
• A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
• GE Mark V, Mark VIe, or Emerson Ovation experience.

Candidates with transferable PLC or other DCS experience are also encouraged to connect.