Instrument & Control Technician

CAMS; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merom Generating Station in Indiana seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to perform installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of plant instrumentation and process control systems. The role includes documenting work, training junior staff, and ensuring safety and reliability in a coal-fired power plant environment.

Candidate will work on site with rotating shifts, collaborating with Instrument Supervisors and plant personnel to maintain continuous operation and compliance with

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of installation, testing, maintenance and repair of power plant instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with electric utility environments or similar in instrument and control maintenance.
• Two-year degree or military training equivalent in electronics (if applicable).
• Available for rotating shift work and extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Tests or performs technical analysis and repairs malfunctions in instrumentation and control equipment to ensure system continuity.
• Performs installations and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems equipment.
• Makes sketches, notes, graphs and reports to maintain accurate installation, testing, repair and maintenance records.
• Provides on-job training and guidance to personnel of lesser classifications.
• Ensures proper utilization, maintenance and security of tools and work areas.
• Collaborates with supervision to improve maintenance schedules and cost efficiencies.
• Assumes a safe, exemplary approach and participates in safety meetings and first-aid classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broad knowledge of instrumentation & I

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in electronic technology

Job description

Brief Description

• Tests or performs technical analysis and subsequently repairs all malformations or aberrations, that are encountered in the maintenance, operation or testing of instrumentation and control equipment, and to take the appropriate action to ensure continuity of the systems.
• Performs installations and puts into service instrumentation and control systems equipment.
• Makes sketches, takes notes, draws graphs and completes reports in order to maintain complete and accurate records about the installation, testing, repair and maintenance of equipment. Reports any abnormal or potentially dangerous conditions to the appropriate supervisor in the responsible and timely fashion.
• Provides on-job training and guidance of personnel of lesser classifications in order to upgrade their skills.
• Ensures proper utilization, maintenance and security of assigned tools, equipment and work areas.
• Reviews with and provides appropriate input to the Instrument Supervisor Technician or the Instrument Supervisor, any recommendations about practices, procedures, system requirements or improvements in order to facilitate maintenance schedules, short-or long-range plans, or any other efficiencies or cost improvements.
• Acts in an exemplary manner in order to maintain and promote safe practices and procedures, and participates in safety meetings and first-aid classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Merom Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1080-MW rated coal-fired power plant. The Instrument and Controls Technician performs assigned projects, procedures or tasks, at a level of independent expertise, involving the installation, testing, repair and maintenance of all types of electronic, computer-based, pneumatic or hydraulic equipment, associated with instrumentation and process control systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Tests or performs technical analysis and subsequently repairs all malformations or aberrations, that are encountered in the maintenance, operation or testing of instrumentation and control equipment, and to take the appropriate action to ensure continuity of the systems.
• Performs installations and puts into service instrumentation and control systems equipment.
• Makes sketches, takes notes, draws graphs and completes reports in order to maintain complete and accurate records about the installation, testing, repair and maintenance of equipment. Reports any abnormal or potentially dangerous conditions to the appropriate supervisor in the responsible and timely fashion.
• Provides on-job training and guidance of personnel of lesser classifications in order to upgrade their skills.
• Ensures proper utilization, maintenance and security of assigned tools, equipment and work areas.
• Reviews with and provides appropriate input to the Instrument Supervisor Technician or the Instrument Supervisor, any recommendations about practices, procedures, system requirements or improvements in order to facilitate maintenance schedules, short-or long-range plans, or any other efficiencies or cost improvements.
• Acts in an exemplary manner in order to maintain and promote safe practices and procedures, and participates in safety meetings and first-aid classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Internal Relationships

• Exchanges information and collaborates on joint projects with power plant personnel.
• Obtains equipment clearances from Operations Personnel.
• Obtains and retires equipment and tools from Storeroom Personnel.

External Relationships

• Assists in installation or repair, receives training, and exchanges information with Manufacturer Representatives.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent
• 2-year associate's degree in electronic technology, or its equivalent in military training and service.

Experience

• Four years with an electric utility or a comparable industry where a strong background in instrument and control maintenance was obtained.

Skills And Abilities

• Broad knowledge of installation, testing, maintenance and repair of all power plant instrumentation and control systems equipment.

Key Competencies

• Dependability
• Job Knowledge
• Safety, Security & Environmental
• Quality
• Teamwork

Working Conditions

• Power plant environment, rotating shift work schedule and may require extended hours