IC&E Technician II — DCS & Control Systems

Calpine

Yuba City (CA)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Calpine is seeking a journey-level Electrical/Instrumentation Technician in California to maintain and repair plant electrical equipment, instrumentation, and DCS systems. The role involves troubleshooting, calibration, and reporting on control system conditions, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of instrument/electrical experience, familiarity with Mark VI and Emerson Ovation systems, and a technical mindset spanning chemistry,

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school or equivalent.
  • Journey-level; 2-5 years' experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications.
  • Preferred experience with Mark VI Control System and Emerson Ovation Control System.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
  • Experience with DCS programming and configuration
  • Advanced certifications/licensures. Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair electrical equipment and instrumentation.
  • Monitor, maintain, and repair plant Distributed Control System (DCS).
  • Monitor, maintain, and repair gas turbine, steam turbine control systems, generators, transformers, and switchgear.
  • Maintain, calibrate and repair plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
  • Provide written reports on control system conditions when required.
  • Incorporate safe behavior into all activities and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation
DCS programming
Control systems experience
Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or technical/vocational training

Tools

Mark VI Control System
Emerson Ovation Control System

Job description

Calpine is seeking a journey-level Electrical/Instrumentation Technician in California to maintain and repair plant electrical equipment, instrumentation, and DCS systems. The role involves troubleshooting, calibration, and reporting on control system conditions, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of instrument/electrical experience, familiarity with Mark VI and Emerson Ovation systems, and a technical mindset spanning chemistry,

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