Power Plant IC&E Technician (DCS/PLC)

Longview-Power-LL; West Van Voorhis (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Longview Power is seeking an Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician to support the maintenance and operation of a large coal-fired generating station. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and maintain plant electrical and instrumentation systems including DCS, PLCs, turbine controls, and switchgear.

Reporting to the IC&E Supervisor, you will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, read electrical drawings, and coordinate with operations and contractors.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, Electronics, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent industrial power plant or heavy industrial maintenance experience considered in lieu of formal education.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, instrumentation, process controls, motors, drives, and switchgear.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC/DCS systems preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and control documentation.
• Knowledge of plant safety practices and Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical exam, including a drug alcohol test, and a background check.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, repair, calibrate, and maintain plant instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Maintain and support distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, turbine controls, and associated hardware.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC motors, breakers, switches, actuators, transmitters, analyzers, and process instrumentation.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, loop sheets, P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Install, modify, and repair wiring, conduit, control panels, and associated electrical equipment.
• Use electrical and electronic test equipment including multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, and process calibrators.
• Perform inspections and maintenance in compliance with plant procedures and applicable electrical codes.
• Coordinate work activities with operations, contractors, and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and comply with all plant safety and LOTO procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation and work extended hours or shift coverage as required.
• Support maintenance and calibration activities associated with environmental monitoring systems as assigned.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Read electrical drawings

Team communication

Valid driver's license

Independence

Education

Technical degree/certification in instrumentation/electrical

Power plant or heavy industry experience

Tools

DCS

PLC systems

Turbine controls

Emerson Ovation or DCS platforms

Job description

Longview Power is seeking an Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician to support the maintenance and operation of a large coal-fired generating station. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and maintain plant electrical and instrumentation systems including DCS, PLCs, turbine controls, and switchgear.

Reporting to the IC&E Supervisor, you will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, read electrical drawings, and coordinate with operations and contractors.