IC&E Technician: Biomass Plant Controls & Maintenance

NAES; Altavista (VA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NAES is seeking an IC&E Technician for Altavista Power Station in Virginia. The role supports safe, reliable operation of instrumentation, controls and electrical systems in a biomass plant.

You will calibrate and test systems, troubleshoot faults, and maintain equipment across boilers, turbines, and emissions controls. Responsibilities include developing PLC/DCS logic, preventive and emergency maintenance, coordinating contractors, and maintaining CMMS records.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control Technology, Industrial Maintenance or related technical field preferred.
• Experience in instrumentation, controls and electrical maintenance in power generation or biomass facilities required.
• Proven ability to install, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems (PLCs, DCS, transmitters, valves, analyzers).
• Familiarity with boiler systems, combustion controls and emissions technologies expected.
• Proficiency with CMMS and documentation of maintenance activities.

Responsabilités

• Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, repair and maintain instrumentation and control systems (PLCs, DCS, valves, sensors).
• Develop and optimize PLC/DCS logic with engineering and plant personnel.
• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency electrical maintenance including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, motors, and drives.
• Calibrate process instrumentation and CEMS, using diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot control and monitoring of biomass boilers, turbines, and fuel handling systems.
• Inspect turbine control systems for start-up/shutdown reliability.
• Optimize combustion controls and emissions equipment (SNCR, lime injection, spray dryers).
• Coordinate contractors and OEMs during outages and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records and technical drawings; ensure safety compliance.

Connaissances

PLC programming

DCS

Instrumentation calibration

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Root cause analysis

Safety procedures

Formation

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Instrumentation and Control Technology

Outils

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

NAES is seeking an IC&E Technician for Altavista Power Station in Virginia. The role supports safe, reliable operation of instrumentation, controls and electrical systems in a biomass plant.

You will calibrate and test systems, troubleshoot faults, and maintain equipment across boilers, turbines, and emissions controls. Responsibilities include developing PLC/DCS logic, preventive and emergency maintenance, coordinating contractors, and maintaining CMMS records.