Operations & Maintenance Technician (E&I)

CAMS - Texas; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CAMS - Texas is seeking an experienced Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair plant electrical and instrumentation systems in our Maryland facility. You will read P&IDs, perform calibration, troubleshoot 480V-4160V equipment, and support safety/compliance programs.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in a power plant environment or equivalent military experience, strong hands-on skills with test instruments, and the ability to work in a team while handling multiple

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in power plant environment or relevant military experience.
• Familiar with test equipment and precision instruments for diagnosing problems.
• Technical training in electrical or instrumentation completed.
• Capability to lift 40–75 pounds and work around energized systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, and electrical diagrams.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Maintain 480V–4160V systems including motors, transformers, switchgear.
• Calibrate field instruments: pressure, flow, DP, level transmitters.
• Support calibration program development and maintenance.
• Respond to outages and equipment failures to ensure reliability.
• Maintain manuals, prints, diagrams, and maintenance records.
• Promote safety and regulatory compliance; work in a team environment.

Skills

Test equipment

Power plant exp

Electrical/Instrumentation training

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Technical training in electrical or instrumentation

Tools

Calibration tools

Electrical test meters

Job description

This Electrical/Instrumentation Technician position will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all electrical and instrumentation equipment in the facility. This role will perform work requiring a high level of skill in the inspection, repair, testing, adjustment, installation of power plant equipment and systems. Individuals who have demonstrated experience in a multi-skill set that are needed at power plants are preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret isometric drawings, process flow diagrams, and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and electrical diagrams.
• Perform power plant maintenance activities including troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and tuning of instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot 480V through 4160V electrical systems including motors, transformers, and associated switchgear.
• Troubleshoot and repair 24VDC to 125VDC control systems including switches, solenoids, protective relays, and switchgear.
• Calibrate and maintain field instrumentation including pressure, flow, differential pressure, and level transmitters.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive calibration program for applicable plant equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain control valves, block valves, and manual isolation valves.
• Respond to plant power outages and equipment failures as required to support reliable operations.
• Assist with maintaining spare parts inventory and support physical inventory activities.
• Maintain plant operating manuals, technical references, prints, diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Assist with operation of plant equipment and systems as directed.
• Support and actively participate in all safety and regulatory compliance programs.
• Promote teamwork and maintain effective working relationships in a team-oriented environment.
• Complete required operations and maintenance training and qualification programs.
• Make timely and effective decisions during non-routine plant operating situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be willing to seek additional training and certifications as the site sees fit.

Requirements

• 2-5 + years related experience required working in a power plant environment or relevant military experience.
• Should be familiar with the usage of test equipment and other precision test instruments to be used in identifying problems.
• Completion of technical training in electrical or instrumentation
• Specific power plant experience
• Physical requirements include lifting 40 to 75 pounds, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, etc. Work may be performed around rotating equipment and highly energized and/or pressurized systems.
• Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities and schedules. Ability to work effectively with other team members.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with various personality types desired.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.

$45 - $63 an hour

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional "al la carte" benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.