Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

NAES; Village of West Haverstraw (NY); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NAES is seeking an IC&E Technician for Bowline Point Generating Station on the Hudson River in New York. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, installing and troubleshooting instrumentation, control, and electrical equipment under supervision.

You will work with boiler and steam turbine-generator systems, and support plant automation and safety programs. The position requires reading electrical prints and using test equipment, with shifts Monday–Friday and potential overtime.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent training considered.
• Experience in power generation or industrial facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits and electrical control systems.
• Familiarity with DCS/ PLC/ SCADA systems and plant instrumentation.

Aufgaben

• Maintain, repair, install and troubleshoot electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, instrumentation diagrams and schematics.
• Use diagnostic test equipment to test systems and equipment.
• Maintain records, logs, work orders, and safety documentation.
• Support boiler, turbine, and automation systems operations.

Kenntnisse

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Control systems knowledge

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Hi-pot testers

Meggers

Jobbeschreibung

Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River, the Bowline Point Generating Station comprises two dual-fuel natural gas and oil-fired boilers, along with two GE steam turbine units, providing a combined capacity of 1,100 megawatts. The plant has been a significant source of electricity for the region and has undergone upgrades to meet environmental regulations, ensuring its continued role in maintaining grid stability.

Opportunity Summary

The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician at Bowline Point Generating Station supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by maintaining, repairing, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment under direct supervision. This position supports boiler, steam turbine-generator, and auxiliary systems, operates diagnostic equipment, maintains work records, coordinates materials and scheduling, and follows established safety and quality standards.

Your scope of responsibility as IC&E Technician includes the following primary functions:

• Conduct routine maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems, including valves, actuators, transmitters, and related devices; splice wiring, check connections, and perform basic functional tests.
• Apply basic AC and DC circuit knowledge to maintain, test, and troubleshoot electrical control circuits and related equipment.
• Interpret electrical prints, wiring diagrams, instrumentation diagrams, and schematics to support equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Use diagnostic test equipment, including signal generators, loop calibrators, multimeters, oscilloscopes, hi-pot testers, and meggers, to test systems and equipment.
• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair plant electrical systems and equipment, including wiring, connections, motors, motor control equipment, and associated components.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of boiler instrumentation, burner management and combustion controls, steam turbine-generator controls, and associated plant automation and auxiliary systems.
• Support maintenance of distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and related equipment within the scope of training and qualifications.
• Complete administrative tasks, including timekeeping, electronic and manual logs, materials coordination, work orders, incident reports, cost monitoring, scheduling, and quality assurance and control documentation.
• Operate company vehicles, tools, and equipment as authorized and required to perform assigned duties safely.
• Perform all duties assigned to the Craft Trainee classification, along with other basic plant electrical work within the scope of the position.
• Follow Company and NAES safety rules, established procedures, and good housekeeping practices; identify hazards and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
• Successfully complete and pass the Control Technician 1 qualification program.
• Perform other duties and technical assignments as directed to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The IC&E Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and receives general direction from plant management. This role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The IC&E Technician works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support plant operations and business needs and may also require callout availability. Depending on the position, on-call status may or may not apply.

Compensation

This position offers a base pay rate starting at $47.36 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus up to 5%.

Technical Experience And IC&E Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical training or relevant industrial or military experience will be considered.
• Prior experience in power generation or an industrial facility is preferred, including familiarity with plant operations, electrical maintenance, safe work practices, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of AC and DC circuits, electrical control systems, and the ability to install, calibrate, test, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical equipment and instrumentation, including switchgear, motors, transformers, inverters, generator excitation systems, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and related devices.
• Working knowledge of DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems, boiler controls, burner management, combustion controls, steam turbine controls, and equipment protection or condition monitoring systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical prints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation and operate test equipment, including multimeters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes, hi-pot testers, and meggers.
• Demonstrated ability to identify equipment faults and recurring problems, review basic performance data, and communicate findings and recommended corrective actions to qualified personnel.
• Effective interpersonal communication and teamwork skills when coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to support maintenance activities and outages.
• Ability to maintain accurate technical and administrative records, including work orders, calibration and maintenance documentation, timekeeping, logs, and incident reports.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, engineering, and technical services for the energy industry. We partner with clients across North America and internationally to support power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy facilities throughout their entire life cycle.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, USERRA-protected status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.