Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

Vicinity Energy; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicinity Energy in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Instrumentation Controls & Electrical Technician to maintain and repair electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls in a large industrial plant. Responsibilities include calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and programming electronic instruments, with focus on safe operation and preventive maintenance.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in central plants or similar process environments, familiarity with 4160V systems, and ability to work

Qualifications

• Technical or trade school degree in electronics, computer science, or equivalent industry training and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience as a technician performing maintenance and repair in central plant, power generation or other process plants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in accordance with company policies.
• Identify, report and correct unsafe work environments.
• Operate hand/power tools.
• Maintain equipment used to control boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps and other plant equipment.
• Perform calibration of electrical and pneumatic control systems.
• Install and program electronic instruments; install sensors and wiring.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical power supply circuits.
• Create and update diagrams for plant electrical and pneumatic controls.
• Write work orders for equipment repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.

Skills

Electrical systems

Controls maintenance

PLC programming

Reading schematics

MS Office

Maximo

RedTag systems

Wonderware

Education

Electronics tech degree

Tools

Allen Bradley Designer Software

Station Designer

Wonderware

Maximo

Job description

Summary

The Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing all electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, equipment and perform meter calibration. The IC&E Technician reports to Maintenance Supervisor. This is a full-time, non-exempt, non-union position located in Tulsa, OK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in accordance with established company policies.
• Identify, report and/or correct unsafe work environments.
• Operate all hand/power tools in a competent manner.
• Maintain equipment that is used to control the operation of boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, and other plant equipment and systems.
• Perform periodic cleaning, inspection, testing, repairing, and calibration of electrical and pneumatic control systems. Typical equipment serviced includes temperature and pressure instruments, gages, flow transmitters, switches, solenoids, and control valves.
• Perform repairs and modifications to control circuitry with a high degree of precision and understanding of technical data and systems.
• Install and program electronic instruments. Install sensing elements, wiring, tubing, and fittings. Clean and repair electrical power switching equipment.
• Test, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical power supply circuits.
• Remove, install, clean, and repair, motors, circuit breakers, transformers.
• Create, maintain, and update diagrams, drawings, and plans for plant electrical and pneumatic controls and instruments.
• Test, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical power distribution circuits.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate computerized controls and instruments and programmable controllers.
• Ensures compliance with environmental regulations, including proper operation of steam plant outfall(s)
• Writes work orders for identification and repair of plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.

• Trouble shoots and analyzes instrument, control, and metering problems and takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
• Work on electrical systems up to 4160 Volts.
• Maintain required records of operation and maintenance in a clear and precise manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Works mandatory overtime when required.
• Exercise caution in the use and maintenance of all company equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Technical or trade school degree in electronics, computer science, or equivalent industry training and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience as a technician performing maintenance and repair in central plant, power generation or other process plants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of controls system maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Allen Bradley PLC’s, Designer Software, Station Designer experience is a plus, along with some knowledge of Wonderware Systems
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety procedures and LOTO procedures.
• Ability to read and understand logic diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings and sketches, and technical manuals.
• Ability to read process flow diagrams and control and instrumentation diagrams and interpret manufacturer's manuals and drawings.
• Understand safety requirement for working on equipment up to 4160 Volts.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations.
• Have a good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Maximo and RedTag systems.
• Experience with electrical systems up to 4160 Volts

Physical Requirements

• Must submit to pre-employment screenings including a company physical exam and drug test.
• Must possess a valid driver license in good standing in order to operate a company vehicle. Must have and maintain a driving record meeting the standards of the company.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to and including 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb and tolerate heights up to 100 feet.
• Must be able to walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach.
• Ability to tolerate heat in an industrial production plant environment.