Senior IC&E Technician: DCS, PLC & Plant IT Expert

Calpine; Middletown (CA); On-site; USD 82,852,308 - 118,001,772; Full time

Job summary

Calpine in Middletown, California is hiring for a senior technician responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and instrumentation in a power generation facility. The role involves monitoring and maintaining the plant's control systems and optimizing preventative maintenance. A strong background in instruments/electrical systems and a minimum of 5 years of experience are required.

The technician will also provide advanced support for critical plant computing and communication systems while ensuring compliance with safety and health policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
• Experience with DCS programming and configuration.
• Advanced certifications/licensures. Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Monitors, maintains, and repairs plant Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Optimizes plant preventative maintenance program.
• Provides written reports on control system conditions when required.

Job description

Calpine in Middletown, California is hiring for a senior technician responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and instrumentation in a power generation facility. The role involves monitoring and maintaining the plant's control systems and optimizing preventative maintenance. A strong background in instruments/electrical systems and a minimum of 5 years of experience are required.

The technician will also provide advanced support for critical plant computing and communication systems while ensuring compliance with safety and health policies.