Power Plant Electrical & Instrument Technician

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Gillette (WY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative operates at the Dry Fork Station in Gillette, WY. The Electrical and Instrument Technician will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of plant instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems up to high voltages on site.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, system calibration, and maintaining records. The position requires a degree or apprenticeship and a valid driver’s license; wage is hourly and reflects utility plant standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical, electronic, or instrumentation program with 2 years of experience, or
• Completion of an electrical or instrument apprenticeship with 2 years related experience, 1 year at an operating plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical and instrumentation hardware and software, perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control systems to restore service promptly.
• Learn Asset Suite and work order system to create requests and locate parts.
• Ensure safety policies and JSA practices are followed.
• Perform service on electrical apparatus including splicing, soldering, and repairing cords and switches.

Skills

Low/medium voltage

Electrical drawings

Troubleshooting skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronic/instrumentation

Electrical/apprenticeship completion

Job description

Basin Electric Power Cooperative operates at the Dry Fork Station in Gillette, WY. The Electrical and Instrument Technician will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of plant instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems up to high voltages on site.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, system calibration, and maintaining records. The position requires a degree or apprenticeship and a valid driver’s license; wage is hourly and reflects utility plant standards.