IC&E Technician

Markent Personnel; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking an Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician) for the Colorado Springs, CO plant. The role focuses on operations, testing, and maintenance of a DCS and CEMS in a simple cycle gas power plant, handling troubleshooting, calibration, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has a two-year technical degree with 5+ years of related experience, familiarity with DCS (GE Mark VI, ABB INFI 90) and PLC controls, strong communication, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree with at least 5 years’ power plant or industrial electrical/instrumentation experience.
• Experience with DCS and system controls, and ability to interpret drawings/P&IDs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain DCS and CEMS for a simple cycle gas power plant.
• Identify and implement on-condition tasks; evaluate changes for cost/benefit.
• Troubleshoot equipment using test equipment and manuals.
• Review P&ID drawings and logic diagrams; maintain calibration records.
• Prepare reports and coordinate job planning; travel as needed.

Skills

Power plant experience

Instrumentation/electrical experience

DCS knowledge

Reading P&IDs

Strong communication

Analytical/problem solving

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

DCS systems

GE Mark VI

ABB Bailey INFI 90

Teledyne CEMS

Oscilloscopes

PLC controllers

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician)

Reports To:Operations & Maintenance Manager

Plant Location: Colorado Springs, CO

THE CHALLENGE

Perform operations, testing, maintenance and administrative functions of a distributive control system (DCS) and all associated field devices including the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) for a simple cycle gas power plant.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers processes and procedures as required by the O&M Manager, which includes:
  • Identify and implement On-condition tasks.
  • Evaluate recommended changes based on cost/benefit.
  • Specify instrument and electrical changes as required.
• Required to complete the O&M Tech I qualification process. Qualification is required within 2 years of date of hire.
• Work safely, following company and operator policies, procedures, and work practices in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner.
• Computes and analyzes test data.
• Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Monitor, maintain and review all system startup procedures to determine control and electrical personnel support requirements.
• Coordinates job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards and job reporting for the work assigned.
• Perform both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Assist other plant personnel as needed.
• Maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
• Maintain, calibrate and repair plant instrumentation and control devices.
• Prepares, maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
• Reviews P&I Drawings and logic diagrams.
• Communicates condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others.
• Coordinates job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards and job reporting for the work assigned.
• Creates procedures related to instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Directs and performs work in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the company and regulatory agencies.
• Operate all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man lift, etc.
• Maintain documentation records of calibration, tests and certification of electrical and instrument equipment.
• May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

• A two-year technical degree and a minimum of 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation or electronics experience is required.
• In lieu of a degree, significant power plant and/or industrial electrical or electronics experience may also qualify an applicant for this position.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), GE Mark VI and ABB Bailey INFI 90, Various PLC Controllers, Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS controls and equipment. Programming and configuration capabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures and systems. Performs corrective actions if limits are exceeded.
• Working knowledge of combined cycle power plant system, power plant operations, and maintenance, electrical principles, work practices, procedures and materials.
• Ability to interpret control drawings and P&I’s.
• Ability to make maintenance related decisions with minimum direct supervision.
• Knowledge of instrumentation test equipment, signal generators, relay tests sets, oscilloscopes and computers.
• Knowledge of industry related CEM System hardware, software and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and various other programs.
• Must be able to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.
• Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable.