Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation & Controls Itinerant

Florida Power & Light; Florida City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major electric utility provider in Florida is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Technician for their Turkey Point Fossil Plant. The role involves repair and maintenance of control equipment, requiring a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Candidates must pass specific tests and possess a valid driver's license. Travel throughout Florida is necessary, especially during outages. Join our team to be part of the future of energy innovation and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting power plant systems.
• Candidates must pass the MASS Test.
• Valid Driver's License (non-CDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, troubleshoot, and maintain power plant Instrumentation & Control systems.
• Utilize various test instruments and hand tools to ensure safety.
• Travel is required for this position, predominantly during outages.

Skills

Calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Instrumentation & Control equipment

Proficiency in Industrial variables' measurement

Test instruments operation

Troubleshooting Distributed Control Systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 93263

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

This position is located at our Turkey Point Fossil Plant in Homestead, Florida and will travel the state of Florida to support the fleet outages. Tools are provided by the company. Days and shifts will vary based on the business unit needs during the outage. Normal schedule (not supporting an outage) is a day shift Monday‑Friday. Overtime hours average approximately between 400 hours to 800 hours per year. Employees are offered per diem when traveling outside of their region. The plant operates 24/7 so individuals will be expected to work and support weekend days as needed.

Job Overview

• Repairs, replaces, troubleshoots, calibrates and maintains power plant Instrumentation & Control equipment and systems
• Utilizes/operates various types of test instruments. Uses hand, power, tools/equipment necessary to support a safe and productive work environment
• Candidates will be required to take and pass the MASS Test and also be Hands‑On tested to demonstrate knowledge and craft skills
• Work Schedule: Day Shift, except when supporting outages. Travel required for this position
• Local Candidate Strongly Preferred
• Relocation Assistance is not provided
• Solid knowledge and experience in calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting Instrumentation & Control equipment and systems in power plant, industrial facility, processing plant or Navy environment (minimum of 2 years)
• Proficiency in I&C skills, knowledge and abilities related to: Industrial variables' measurement, industrial transmitters (digital and analog), controllers, control loops, final control elements (pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric), Distributed Control Systems, data communications, fiber optics, control drawings and transducers

Desired Qualification

Troubleshooting Distributed Control Systems and PLC's Installation, troubleshooting and repair of fiber optic conductors

Required Qualifications

• Pwr Plt Mtce Pos Sel Sys Test passed
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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Employee Group: Bargaining Unit

Employee Type: Itinerant

Job Category: Power Generation Bargaining Unit

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

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