Senior Instrumentation and Control Technician

Sterling St James LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks an Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician) to operate, test, maintain a DCS and CEMS in a simple cycle gas power plant. The role emphasizes safety, data analysis, and coordination of maintenance tasks.

Requires a 2-year technical degree with 5+ years in power plant or industrial electrical environments, and familiarity with GE Mark VI, ABB INFI 90, and CEMS controls.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree and 5+ years of power plant/industrial electrical experience required.
• Experience with DCS, GE Mark VI and ABB Bailey INFI 90, PLCs and CEMS preferred.
• Ability to interpret control drawings and P&ID’s; strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers processes per O&M Manager and performs condition-based tasks.
• Maintain and calibrate instrument and electrical control devices.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems using test equipment and manuals.
• Review P&ID drawings and logic diagrams; prepare reports on request.
• Coordinate job planning, methods, standards and reporting.

Skills

DCS experience

GE Mark VI

ABB Bailey INFI 90

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical principles

Analytical problem solving

Mathematics understanding

Strong communication

Valid U.S. Driver license

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

DCS programming/configuration

Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS

PLC Controllers

Oscilloscopes

Test equipment

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician)

Reports To: Operations & Maintenance Manager

Plant Location: Colorado Springs, CO

THE CHALLENGE

Perform operations, testing, maintenance and administrative functions of a distributive control system (DCS) and all associated field devices including the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) for a simple cycle gas power plant.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers processes and procedures as required by the O&M Manager, which includes:
• Identify and implement On-condition tasks.
• Evaluate recommended changes based on cost/benefit.
• Specify instrument and electrical changes as required.
• Required to complete the O&M Tech I qualification process. Qualification is required within 2 years of date of hire.
• Work safely, following company and operator policies, procedures, and work practices in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner.
• Computes and analyzes test data.
• Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Monitor, maintain and review all system startup procedures to determine control and electrical personnel support requirements.
• Coordinates job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards and job reporting for the work assigned.
• Perform both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Assist other plant personnel as needed.
• Maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
• Maintain, calibrate and repair plant instrumentation and control devices.
• Prepares, maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
• Reviews P&I Drawings and logic diagrams.
• Communicates condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others.
• Coordinates job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards and job reporting for the work assigned.
• Creates procedures related to instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Directs and performs work in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the company and regulatory agencies.
• Operate all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man lift, etc.
• Maintain documentation records of calibration, tests and certification of electrical and instrument equipment.
• May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

• A two-year technical degree and a minimum of 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation or electronics experience is required.
• In lieu of a degree, significant power plant and/or industrial electrical or electronics experience may also qualify an applicant for this position.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), GE Mark VI and ABB Bailey INFI 90, Various PLC Controllers, Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS controls and equipment. Programming and configuration capabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures and systems. Performs corrective actions if limits are exceeded.
• Working knowledge of combined cycle power plant system, power plant operations, and maintenance, electrical principles, work practices, procedures and materials.
• Ability to interpret control drawings and P&ID’s.
• Ability to make maintenance related decisions with minimum direct supervision.
• Knowledge of instrumentation test equipment, signal generators, relay tests sets, oscilloscopes and computers.
• Knowledge of industry related CEM System hardware, software and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and various other programs.
• Must be able to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.
• Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable.