Instrument Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician - Las Vegas, NV

IHI Power Services Corp.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrument & Controls Technician to ensure the smooth operation of power plant systems. This role involves maintaining and repairing all instruments and electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting tasks. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in instrumentation and controls, alongside a commitment to safety and teamwork. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your skills will contribute to the success of power generation operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic field while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

401K Plan

Relocation Package

Competitive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in electrical maintenance in power plants.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair instruments and electrical equipment in the power plant.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance accurately and timely.

Skills

Instrumentation and Controls

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Five years of experience in instrumentation/controls

Tools

MP2 Preventative Maintenance Management System

Electrical Test Equipment

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

Las Vegas, NV, USA Req #202

Monday, March 10, 2025

Joining IHI Power Services Corporation (IPSC) means you’ll be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K and provides a range of benefit options covering your wellness needs.

At IHI, Diversity, Respect, and Inclusion are not simply initiatives; they are a commitment from the entire organization, treating everyone with respect, valuing people’s differences, and empowering everyone to have a voice.

IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States. Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety, and environmental. With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPSC provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management, and development expertise to a variety of power assets.

Job Description

IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for an Instrument & Controls Technician - (IC& E) located at the NCA 2 plant in Las Vegas, NV.

The hourly start is at $45.00 per hour depending on skills and experience. We are offering a relocation package for this role.

Job Summary

The Instrument & Controls Technician (IC & E) will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems, and electrical equipment in the power plant and the associated facilities. Perform work of high skill in the inspection, repair, testing, adjustment, installation, and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems. Track preventative maintenance and defective equipment, work tasks in the facilities utilizing MP2 preventative maintenance management systems.

Job Functions

• Maintain plant field instrumentation and controls and electrical equipment in excellent working order by performing maintenance and repair as necessary.
• Establish and conduct a precise plant instrumentation calibration program and maintain all calibration records as per regulatory requirements.
• Perform plant preventive and predictive maintenance as assigned in a precise and accurate manner; collect trended data on equipment as directed by the O&M Manager.
• Accept first line responsibility for field instrumentation, calibration, control valves, and systems as designated by the O&M Manager.
• Maintain, evaluate, and make recommendations on improving plant spare parts inventory. Monitor applicable spare parts as they are used and reorder as necessary.
• Service and maintain plant electrical equipment in accordance with vendor recommendations and plant established procedures.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of plant logic and control schemes, troubleshoot the systems utilizing drawings and diagrams.
• Be familiar with plant manuals, systems descriptions, operating procedures, and emergency response plans and be able to access them when needed.
• Respond immediately to plant operating and safety emergencies.
• When needed, assist in off-loading plant chemicals, oils, and other deliveries adhering to all plant safety guidelines.
• Interface with outside contractors and vendors on an as-needed basis.
• Keep CRO informed of activities and plant conditions in a timely manner.
• Identify and diagnose plant equipment problems and adjust/correct within skill capabilities. Monitor assigned equipment problems and adjust/correct within skill capabilities.
• Maintain work areas and tools in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform electronic and electrical troubleshooting and testing.
• Inspect, assemble, disassemble, repair, and adjust all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries.
• Successfully complete company-sponsored training courses and training qualification programs as required.
• Complete assigned work orders on a priority basis or as directed by operations, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in maintaining all plant areas oil and debris free, including maintaining walkways, entrances, and access to the plant in a safe condition (snow removal, debris, etc.).
• Practice proper Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and follow all company safety procedures.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant manuals, technical references, prints, and diagrams and preventative/predictive maintenance records.
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designed equipment. Perform plant housekeeping functions as directed.
• Reports directly to and seeks advice, counsel, guidance, and direction from the O&M Manager concerning all assigned duties.
• Develops and maintains harmonious working relationships with other company personnel and employees of other companies with whom direct contact is required.
• Safety is a core value 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 safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Five years’ experience in instrumentation/controls/electrical test equipment and electrical maintenance in power plant or equivalent.
• Knowledge of power plant equipment such as motors, pumps, boilers, turbines, generators, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, cooling towers, pollution control equipment (i.e. dust suppression, bag house, scrubber, selective catalytic reduction unit), AC and DC electrical distribution and controls systems, etc. Two years of operating loaders, tractors, forklifts, and other light or heavy equipment.
• Basic understanding of fundamental principles of mathematics, AC and DC electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermodynamics, chemistry, and metallurgy.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings such as P&IDs, single line diagrams, schematics, and logics.
• Knowledge of power plant safety, especially in areas such as chemical handling, high energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fires suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, heavy equipment operations, etc.
• Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plant equipment as well as basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, rigging equipment, and other implements.
• Excellent oral and written communications.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to work at heights and on ladders amid constant noise and vibration.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in high noise and/or hot cold temperature extremes.
• Ability to work in proximity to high voltage and/or rapidly rotating equipment and in cramped and/or confined conditions requiring overall flexibility, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination, with occasional heavy lifting.
• Ability to work occasionally with toxic chemicals including but not limited to solvents, acids, and caustics.
• Ability to work on your feet for 12-hour periods, work overtime, weekends, and holidays. On-call status (day and night) may be required.
• Ability to wear a respirator, hardhat, hearing, and eye protection.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Work outside in hot or cold, wet or dry weather.
• Work alone and in an unsupervised environment.
• All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment drug screening as it applies under the Fitness for Duty Program.
• There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the plant.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

IHI Power Services, Corp., (IPSC), is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, or any other status protected by applicable law.