Instrumentation & Controls Technician – Steam Plant Specialist

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison is seeking an Electrical Technician (Instruments and Controls) to perform testing, repair, and preventative maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems and instrumentation, and to ensure safe and efficient steam plant operations.

Strong ability to read process and instrument diagrams as well as mechanical and electrical drawings, plus solid communication skills, will support design changes and major maintenance projects across the facility.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or related field with 2 years of relevant experience in chemical and power plants, or equivalent.
• Alternate pathway: High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience in chemical and power plants, etc.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Navy/industrial controls background.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, repairing, and preventative maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems and instrumentation.
• Ensure safe and efficient steam plant operations.
• Handle projects involving design changes and major maintenance activities, including fuel systems and chemical treatment systems.
• Read and interpret process and instrument diagrams as well as mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Use electrical and electronic test equipment as needed.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

High voltage equipment

Read diagrams

Electrical testing

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree Electrical Technology or related field

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years experience

Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Conduit installation

Job description

Con Edison is seeking an Electrical Technician (Instruments and Controls) to perform testing, repair, and preventative maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems and instrumentation, and to ensure safe and efficient steam plant operations.

Strong ability to read process and instrument diagrams as well as mechanical and electrical drawings, plus solid communication skills, will support design changes and major maintenance projects across the facility.