IC&E Technician II

Onward Energy; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Energy is seeking an Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician) for the Fountain, Colorado facility. The role involves operating and maintaining the plant's DCS and associated CEMS, performing testing and administrative duties to support reliable power generation.

The position requires completing the O&M Tech I qualification within 2 years and adhering to safety policies. This full-time role reports to the Operations & Maintenance Manager and is based at Fountain,

Qualifications

• Must complete the O&M Tech I qualification within 2 years of date of hire.
• Perform operations, testing, maintenance and administrative functions of a distributive control system (DCS) and all associated field devices including the CEMS.

Responsibilities

• Administers processes and procedures as required by the O&M Manager.
• Identify and implement On‑condition tasks.
• Evaluate recommended changes based on cost/benefit.
• Specify instrument and electrical changes as required.
• Work safely, following company and operator policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Computes and analyzes test data.

Skills

DCS operation

Test data analysis

Safety procedures

Education

O&M Tech I qualification

Tools

DCS systems

CEMS

Job description

Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician)
Reports To:

Operations & Maintenance Manager
Direct Reports:

Operations
FLSA Status:

Fountain, Colorado

Onward Energy / Fountain Valley Power is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes a robust benefits program and a performance‑based bonus plan. Our benefits are designed to support the well‑being of our employees and their families, while our bonus structure rewards individual and team contributions that drive our mission forward.

The Company
Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility‑scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

Position Description
Job Title: Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician)
Reports To: Operations & Maintenance Manager
Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-Time
Plant Location: Fountain, Colorado
Onward Energy / Fountain Valley Power is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes a robust benefits program and a performance‑based bonus plan. Our benefits are designed to support the well‑being of our employees and their families, while our bonus structure rewards individual and team contributions that drive our mission forward.
The Company
Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility‑scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.
The Fountain Valley Facility is a 240 MW simple cycle, natural gas‑fired, peaking facility with a PPA with PSCo to 2032. The plant is located in Fountain, Colorado. Adjacent to the Fountain Valley Facility is 145 vacant acres of land for future development.
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.