Senior Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Ever-Green Energy Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ever-Green Energy is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Technician in Sunnyvale, CA to maintain, repair, calibrate, install, and troubleshoot plant control/measurement equipment. The role requires BAS/BMS, PLC, and HMI training with 3–5 years of experience; a valid driver's license is required.

The position involves extensive field work, daily alarm monitoring, and coordination with engineering and operations to ensure safe, reliable plant operation.

Qualifications

• BAS/BMS, PLC, HMI and Instrumentation and Control formal training.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar industrial plant setting with strong instrumentation and controls.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Software and database maintenance: alarm monitoring, backups of control logic, databases, and graphics.
• Physical controller maintenance: hardware inspections, tightening connections, battery replacement, cleaning.
• Field device maintenance: troubleshooting, calibration, testing, and replacement of plant control equipment.
• Lead or assist vendors in predictive and preventive maintenance tests as directed by management.
• Review plant modifications and projects for compatibility with existing systems.

Skills

BAS/BMS training

PLC

HMI

Instrument Control

Tools

PLC software

HMI software

Instrumentation hardware

Job description

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Senior Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Reg Full Time Indiv. Contributor Sunnyvale, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1235

Salary Range: $52.00 To $58.50 Hourly

Ever-Green Energy is looking for a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Technician to maintain, repair, calibrate, install, and troubleshoot all plant control/measurement equipment: (electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and electromechanical) to ensure full and efficient operation of the plants. Performs the responsibilities as a Senior I&C position for the company, in accordance company standards.

Minimum requirements to be successful in this role:

• BAS/BMS, PLC, HMI and Instrumentation and Control formal training.
• 3-5 years’ experience performing comparable duties in a similar industrial plant setting. Strong in Instrumentation and Controls.
• Valid driver's license required and a clear driving record.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Software and Database Maintenance: Daily alarm monitoring, perform backups of control logic, database files, and graphics. Software and Patching, schedule and setpoint reviews.
• Physical Controller Maintenance: hardware inspections, tighten connections, battery replacement, and cleaning.
• Field Device Maintenance: Override verifications, perform troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration and testing on all plant control/measurement equipment including wiring. Repair and replace faulty control/measurement equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Determine the reason for unexpected malfunctions or occurrences in plant operations and take appropriate action to correct any electrical and/or instrumentation problems involved.
• Help maintain a testing laboratory and test/repair all plant control and measurement equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant.
• Ensure parts for plant control and measurement equipment and consumables are ordered so replacements are available as needed.
• Perform major and minor installation of equipment.
• Respond to off-hour calls for plant emergencies.
• Lead or assist vendors, as required, in conducting predictive and preventive maintenance tests and diagnostics as directed by the General Manager or Plant Superintendent.
• Review plant modifications and projects, as requested, to ensure compatibility with existing plant and conformance with plant requirements and standards.
• Layout and plan control/measurement installations and other electrical work and coordinate work with engineering, operations and other maintenance disciplines.
• Support plant operations, including operating the Thermal Plant, as assigned by the Plant Superintendent or General Manager.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is constantly required to climb ramps/stairs; climbing ladders/scaffolding; communicating verbally by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to clearly impart oral information to other workers, customers, or the public; far visual acuity at 20 feet or more; the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds; near vision acuity at approximately 20 inches or less; peripheral vision.

The employee is frequently required to crouching; foot/leg controls; keyboarding; reaching at/below shoulder level by extending hand and arms from 0 to 150 degrees; sitting; and standing/walking.

The employee is occasionally required to crawling; fine manipulation of picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand; gross manipulation of seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands; kneeling; lifting and carrying at a max of 30 pounds; pushing; pulling; reaching overhead by extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc; stopping, and confined space with limited entry or exit.

Must be capable of maneuvering throughout industrial facilities such as energy plants and building HVAC mechanical rooms, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves working in a steam, hot water, and/or chilled water plant and/or its distribution system. While performing job duties, employees may occasionally encounter potential hazards, including fumes, airborne particles, high-pressure steam in piping or equipment, both hot and cold temperatures, and hazards associated with moving machinery. The work environment's noise level typically ranges from moderate to loud. Other potential hazards common to heating and cooling plants may include confined spaces, slippery surfaces, rotating equipment, chemical handling (e.g., water treatment chemicals), and burns. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and physical controls are in place as needed to mitigate these risks.

Wage Transparency Statement:

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

The hourly range for this position is: $52.00 to $58.50.

This range reflects the base salary for this position. We have other benefits associated with this position which include: medical, dental, vision, Long-term and Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, 401k with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, LifeStyle Spending Account, PTO where we recognize an equivalency program up to 15 years, and 11 paid holidays including our favorite holiday: your birthday!

It is the responsibility of each Ever-Green Energy employee that all tasks be conducted in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulations, company policies, programmatic standards, and special safety concerns identified by Ever-Green Energy for use in a particular area or with a customer. All employees are expected to support and demonstrate the mission and values of the organization by leading with integrity and building an inclusive culture that respects, encourages, and supports employees of all backgrounds and beliefs.