Instrumentation & Controls; I&C Specialist Job Wilsonville Alabama USA,Engineering

Position: Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Specialist 2 4P/313
Location: Wilsonville

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Specialist 2

Location:

Wilsonville, AL Contract- 1 Year

Client
- Alabama Power

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician to support operations at our power generation facility. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and configuring control systems and instrumentation to ensure safe and efficient plant performance. The ideal candidate will have experience with DCS, PLCs, and turbine control systems, along with strong technical and problem-solving abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot plant instrumentation and control systems
Support daily operations of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Turbine Control Systems (TCS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Perform diagnostics and corrective actions on control system issues to minimize downtime
Assist in configuring and updating control programs and logic
Interpret and work from control schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
Respond to call-out assignments on a rotating weekly basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Support plant startup, shutdown, and operational procedures as required
Communicate effectively with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure alignment and safe practices

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field; OR a two-year technical certification; OR equivalent experience in I&C systems
Strong working knowledge of DCS, TCS, and PLC systems
Experience with Emerson Ovation is preferred
Familiarity with GE Mark VIe is a plus
Ability to understand boiler controls and power plant systems
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong teamwork orientation and ability to work independently under pressure

Preferred Education (for Engineer Candidates):

A four-year degree from an ABET-accredited program in Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering

Additional Requirements:

Willingness and availability for rotating on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (e.g., confined spaces, elevated work areas, temperature extremes)