Power Plant Maintenance Technician -Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E)

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company seeks an IC&E Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of a 1200 MW plant using GE 7FA turbines. Responsibilities include routine and emergency maintenance of instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems, with a focus on safety, LOTO, and EP procedures.

The role requires strong troubleshooting and calibration skills, and readiness for shift work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with industrial electrical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• 4-6 years' experience in industrial environment required.
• Knowledge of high voltage switching and relaying equipment.
• Experience with instrumentation calibrations and PM inspections.
• Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to pass POSS/MASS program testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolution of systems issues.
• Inspect, repair, install and remove motors, generators, transformers, switches, breakers and related equipment up to 4160 volts.
• Tune and calibrate boiler controls for safe and optimum performance.
• Maintain and calibrate all plant instrumentation for reliable operational information.
• Document maintenance history and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

High voltage handling

PLC systems

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year Electrical/Mechanical Technology Degree

Tools

GE Mark VI controls

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available

Job Summary

The Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a 1200 MW combined cycle power generation facility utilizing GE 7FA combustion turbines and GE D11 steam turbines (GE Mark VI control systems). Candidate ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on the plant instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems with minimum supervision, including scheduled shift in addition to weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolution of plant instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems issues.
• Inspect, repair, install and remove various types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, motor control equipment, cabling, buswork and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts.
• Tune and calibrate boiler controls to ensure safe and optimum boiler performance.
• Calibrate turbine controls and turbine valve actuators for safe and optimum turbine performance.
• Maintain and calibrate all plant instrumentation to provide reliable operational information to operations and support personnel.
• Document and maintain records of instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical maintenance history.
• Maintains CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems) in accordance with state and federal compliance guidelines.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control/PLC equipment and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of power plant mechanical equipment as well as safety policies and procedures, especially in the areas of LOTO, chemical handling, heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces.
• Experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of rotating equipment including pumps, mechanical seals, gas and steam turbines, generators, fans, bearings, gaskets, couplings, alignment, etc.).
• Knowledge of heat recovery steam generators and related equipment, piping systems (valves, actuators, flanges, hangers, etc.), and lube oil, analysis, filtration & hydraulic oil systems
• Must be able to locate, trouble-shoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment
• Responsible for making sure that electrical and controls P&ID’s are being kept up to date and make revisions where necessary.
• Research and coordinate with vendors and site administrative staff for parts procurement as needed to repair instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Instrumentation and controls involving GE Mark VI control systems, GE RX3i and Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Required to gain a basic operational knowledge of the plant systems and operate the equipment within specifications. Will be able to stand in as a BOP operator if needed
• Responds to unit trips and abnormal operating conditions to maintain plant equipment in a safe operating condition. Responds to emergent situations including call-outs and outages

Experience, Education and Skills

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial electrical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• 4-6 years' experience in industrial environment required.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of proper procedures to clean electrical motors (DC and AC), make electrical connections on DC, single and three phase AC circuits, and perform "PM" inspections.
• General knowledge and/or understanding of station high voltage switching and relaying equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with general electrical and mechanical abilities for equipment repair, replacement, station mechanical operations and minor modification projects required.
• General knowledge and/or understanding of Instrumentation calibrations
• Demonstrated effective verbal/written communication skills.
• All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. All communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience maintaining electrical equipment up to 4160 V
• Demonstrated experience maintaining 18 KV and 230 KV electrical equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting of instrumentation, controls preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with combined cycle plant process and equipment is preferred.
• Two year Electrical/Mechanical Technology Degree preferred
• Prior GE 7FA Combustion turbine experience is preferred