Power Plant Instrumentation Technician - Computer Controls

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

We Energies in Oak Creek, WI seeks a Computer Instrument Technician to design, install, test, calibrate, tune, repair and maintain process control instrumentation for fossil-powered plants. The role supports computer-based control and data acquisition systems and collaborates with plant engineering, maintenance and operations teams.

The candidate will troubleshoot systems, assist engineers with tests, and ensure system security and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in electronics, process controls, instrumentation, or power generation technology.
• Equivalent education demonstrated by two years of accredited post-secondary education with relevant course concentrations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, calibrate, repair, install, tune and maintain process control instrumentation for safe, efficient plant operation.
• Provide technical support for power plant computer-based control and data acquisition equipment and modify related software/applications.
• Resolve day-to-day system problems and monitor equipment status, security, and backups.
• Assist engineers with performance calculations and participate in special tests and projects.
• May be required to use a respirator in certain situations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Process instrumentation

Electrical knowledge

Education

Associate degree in electronics or process controls

Job description

We Energies in Oak Creek, WI seeks a Computer Instrument Technician to design, install, test, calibrate, tune, repair and maintain process control instrumentation for fossil-powered plants. The role supports computer-based control and data acquisition systems and collaborates with plant engineering, maintenance and operations teams.

The candidate will troubleshoot systems, assist engineers with tests, and ensure system security and data integrity.