Senior Instrumentation & Controls Technician – Power Plant Leader

AECI

Stillwater (OK)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

401(k) employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative is seeking a Principal Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Technician to provide expert-level technical leadership for safe, reliable operation of power generation equipment. You will troubleshoot instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment while leading system upgrades and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen plant performance.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in power plants or similar industrial settings, with advanced

Qualifications

Typically 10+ years of experience operating and maintaining power plants or comparable industrial systems.
Extensive experience with instrumentation, control systems, electrical equipment, and automation technologies.
Advanced troubleshooting with SCADA, PLCs, DCS platforms, and industrial communication protocols.
Experience with medium-voltage equipment and gas turbine power generation.
Ability to independently plan, execute, and evaluate complex technical work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of DCS, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
Provide technical leadership during plant start-ups, shutdowns, normal operations, and emergency conditions.
Lead control system upgrades, repairs, contractor activities, and technical project execution.
Analyze equipment performance and trends to identify preventive and predictive maintenance opportunities.
Develop and maintain procedures, technical documentation, work orders, and operational records.
Partner with plant personnel, engineering teams, and contractors to improve reliability, safety, and system performance.