Senior I&E Technician: Automation & Controls Leader

Flywheel Energy, LLC; Parachute (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flywheel Energy, LLC is seeking an I&E Technician III in Parachute, Colorado to serve as the primary technical resource for instrumentation, control systems, and automation across operations. The role leads complex projects, drives maintenance and calibration programs, and mentors Technician I and II personnel.

The position requires deep expertise in field instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, and electrical systems, with potential responsibility for project coordination and technical standards

Qualifications

• Senior level expertise in field instrumentation and controls.
• Deep knowledge of PLC/SCADA systems and electrical systems.
• Experience leading maintenance and calibration programs.
• Ability to mentor Technician I and II personnel.
• Familiarity with API/ISA standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Installation & Commissioning: Lead installation and commissioning of complex instrumentation and control system projects; develop and review loop diagrams, I/O schedules, and commissioning documentation; ensure accuracy and completeness of all deliverables.
• Maintenance & Calibration Program Ownership: Develop, maintain, and optimize preventive maintenance and calibration programs; analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and drive reliability improvements; ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (API, ISA).
• Troubleshooting: Serve as a technical resource for complex, multi system failures involving PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, field instruments, and electrical systems; apply advanced diagnostic techniques and mentor others in structured root cause analysis.
• Electrical Systems: Efficient with design, review, and installation of low and medium voltage electrical systems; ensure hazardous area classification requirements are met; review electrical drawings.
• Documentation & Standards: Own and maintain the instrumentation and controls documentation library including as built drawings, P&IDs, instrument data sheets, and control narratives; develop and enforce site standards for documentation quality.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and structured development for Technician I and II personnel; deliver coaching and identify training needs; act as a subject matter expert for operations and engineering teams.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion site safety culture; lead JSA development and pre job safety briefings for high risk tasks; participate in incident investigations and corrective action development; ensure ongoing compliance with company HSE policies, OSHA regulations, and API standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in maintenance workflows, calibration practices, and control system performance; contribute to capital project scoping and execution.
• Culture: Embody Flywheel values — lead by example, foster accountability, and build a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Act as a culture carrier for the Automation & Controls team.

Skills

Instrumentation

PLC/SCADA

Electrical Systems

Maintenance & Calibration

Leadership

Job description

Flywheel Energy, LLC is seeking an I&E Technician III in Parachute, Colorado to serve as the primary technical resource for instrumentation, control systems, and automation across operations. The role leads complex projects, drives maintenance and calibration programs, and mentors Technician I and II personnel.

The position requires deep expertise in field instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, and electrical systems, with potential responsibility for project coordination and technical standards