IC&E Technician RNG

NAES; Milbank (SD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES is seeking an Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician to maintain and repair instruments, control systems, and electrical equipment in Renewable Natural Gas facilities. The role involves inspecting, calibrating, troubleshooting, and supporting safety programs while handling 480V systems and related electrical work.

The position requires strong documentation, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities, with shift flexibility and on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Instrument Technician program certification is a plus.
• Experience maintaining instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.
• Experience with voltages up to 480 volts is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on major equipment and backup systems.
• Maintain equipment files, logs, and drawings.
• Assist operational and mechanical support as needed.
• Manage spare parts inventory and physical counts.
• Calibrate instruments as scheduled.
• Maintain plant instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Inspect, repair, install and remove motors, generators, transformers, switches, wiring up to 480V.
• Troubleshoot DCS, PLC, and turbine control equipment.
• Support NAES Safety and Regulatory programs.
• Complete tasks as assigned by Area Manager.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Self-directed work

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Instrument Technician Program (certificate) (plus)

Tools

Hand and power tools

Blueprints reading

PC skills

Job description

Opportunity Summary

The Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the Renewable Natural Gas process. The IC&E Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.

Opportunity Summary

The Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the Renewable Natural Gas process. The IC&E Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.

Primary Duties

• Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment
• Assist in operational and mechanical support as needed
• Assist in maintaining and controlling spare parts inventory to maintain plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories.
• Conduct instrument calibration as scheduled/required
• Maintain all plant instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Inspect repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 480 volts
• Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on DCS, PLC and turbine control equipment
• Fully support and participate in the NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Area Manager

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing on feet for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection and others must be worn in the performance of some duties. Work with hazardous materials may be required.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the dairy farms.

Work Schedule

This position offers a regularly scheduled Monday to Friday work week, with an 8-hour day shift. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

Compensation

The initial hourly rate of pay will range from $31.53 - $40.00 depending on experience.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school
• Graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program is a plus
• Proven track record of successful work experience at a Technician level or in a similar role with increasing responsibility in a related industry demonstrating proficiency in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems
• Experience in working with voltages up to 480 volts highly desirable
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to work well with others and be self-directed, as well as apply creative solutions to unique IC&E problems is desirable
• Must be able to work from blueprints and be skilled in the use of hand and power driven tools
• Outstanding organizational abilities and proficient computer skills are necessary
• Proficiency in personal computer usage is essential
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.