IC&E Technician: Power Plant Controls & Maintenance

NAES; West Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES is seeking an O&M/IC&E Technician for the West Terre Haute, IN site. You will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair GE 7FA turbine systems and balance‑of‑plant equipment to maximize reliability. Work closely with operations and maintenance teams in a safe, compliant environment.

The role requires strong electrical/instrumentation skills, experience with PLC/DCS control systems, and ability to read schematics. Expect rotating day/night shifts and adherence to all NAES safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in instrumentation, electrical technology, power plant technology, or related field preferred; equivalent industry or military experience may be considered.
• Experience in power generation or similar industrial environments with operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and plant equipment.
• Experience operating and maintaining combustion turbine generators and balance-of-plant equipment; GE Frame 7FA experience preferred.
• Proficient in reading/ troubleshooting electrical schematics, ladder logic, PLC/DCS control systems, loop diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Hands-on use of electrical test equipment and instrumentation calibration tools (e.g., Fluke meters, oscilloscopes).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for working with operations, maintenance, contractors, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation, electrical, and control systems supporting GE 7FA turbine and BOP equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment, motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, instrumentation, and control devices.
• Install, test, repair, and replace electrical equipment and wiring for systems up to 480V.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving PLC, DCS, SCADA, turbine control, and auxiliary control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, ladder logic, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Utilize diagnostic/calibration equipment to test and verify system performance.
• Support control system upgrades, modifications, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with operating, startup/shutdown, monitoring, and troubleshooting of GE 7FA turbine and related systems.

Skills

Power generation experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

PLC/DCS control systems

Reading electrical schematics

Diagnostic equipment usage

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in instrumentation/electrical technology/power plant technology

Tools

Fluke multimeters

Process calibrators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

NAES is seeking an O&M/IC&E Technician for the West Terre Haute, IN site. You will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair GE 7FA turbine systems and balance‑of‑plant equipment to maximize reliability. Work closely with operations and maintenance teams in a safe, compliant environment.

The role requires strong electrical/instrumentation skills, experience with PLC/DCS control systems, and ability to read schematics. Expect rotating day/night shifts and adherence to all NAES safety policies.