Instrument & Control Technician

Software Placement Group, SPG; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking an experienced Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician) to maintain DCS and CEMS at a simple-cycle gas power plant in San Diego, CA. This on-site role focuses on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, review P&ID's, troubleshoot instrumentation, coordinate work activities, and support plant operations.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree with 5+ years of power plant or industrial electrical/instrumentation experience.
• Experience with DCS systems such as GE Mark VI and ABB Bailey INFI 90.
• Familiarity with Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS controls and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administer processes and procedures under O&M Manager guidance.
• Complete required qualification within 2 years of hire.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot using test equipment and manuals.
• Review P&ID drawings and logic diagrams.
• Coordinate job activities and report progress.
• Maintain calibration, tests, and documentation records.
• Travel as needed for work assignments.

Skills

Power plant experience

Instrumentation knowledge

DCS experience

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

GE Mark VI

ABB Bailey INFI 90

Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS

PLC Controllers

Instrumentation test equipment

Job description

Location: San Diego, CA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established operator of a simple cycle gas power plant is seeking an experienced Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician) to maintain and support its distributive control system (DCS) and associated field devices, including the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS). This role is essential to ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.

What you'll do

• Administer processes and procedures as required by the Operations & Maintenance Manager, including identifying and implementing on-condition tasks, evaluating recommended changes based on cost/benefit, and specifying instrument and electrical changes as required
• Complete the O&M Tech I qualification process, 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
• Compute and analyze test data
• Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and systems
• Monitor, maintain, and review all system startup procedures to determine control and electrical personnel support requirements
• Coordinate job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards, and job reporting for assigned work
• Perform both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment
• Assist other plant personnel as needed
• Maintain and upkeep site buildings and grounds
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair plant instrumentation and control devices
• Prepare, maintain, and provide a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request
• Review P&I drawings and logic diagrams
• Communicate condition of plant systems, equipment, and pertinent information to others
• Create procedures related to instrumentation and electrical systems
• Direct and perform work in accordance with policies and procedures established by the company and regulatory agencies
• Operate all plant mobile equipment, including forklift and man lift
• Maintain documentation records of calibration, tests, and certification of electrical and instrument equipment
• Support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours; occasional travel may be required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Two-year technical degree and a minimum of 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation, or electronics experience; significant power plant and/or industrial electrical or electronics experience may substitute for the degree
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), GE Mark VI, and ABB Bailey INFI 90
• Experience with various PLC Controllers
• Experience with Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS controls and equipment
• Knowledge of equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures, and systems, and ability to perform corrective actions if limits are exceeded
• Working knowledge of combined cycle power plant systems, power plant operations and maintenance, electrical principles, work practices, procedures, and materials
• Ability to interpret control drawings and P&ID's
• Ability to make maintenance-related decisions with minimum direct supervision
• Knowledge of instrumentation test equipment, signal generators, relay test sets, oscilloscopes, and computers
• Knowledge of industry-related CEM System hardware, software, and reporting
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to learn
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, and various other programs
• Ability to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors
• Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable

Preferred qualifications

• Programming and configuration capabilities preferred

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical control and monitoring systems at a simple cycle gas power plant, working with advanced DCS and CEMS technology while playing a key role in safe, compliant, and reliable plant operations.