Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

LOCATION:

AUBURN/SYRACUSE, NY AREA

SALARY: $43-53 p/h depending on experience

SUMMARY

Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems, apparatuses, and electronic control components of the facility. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, gas upgrading equipment, SCADA system, meters, sensors, GC's and other auxiliary equipment. Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety. Work under the direction of the Facility Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Diagnoses and repairs the cause of electric and control malfunction of equipment such as programmable controllers, transformers, relays, switches, transmitters and control and monitoring devices.
• Installs new electrical and controls equipment as required.
• Properly uses electrical test equipment and other tools.
• Keeps Facility Manager fully informed of unusual conditions, damaged equipment, and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations. Performs position responsibilities as a team member, electrical and I&C trainer working hand-in-hand with the Operator Maintainers.
• Assists the team by carrying out plant operations as needed.
• Performs (with assistance as needed) the maintenance of equipment by cleaning, adjusting, tightening, performing preventative or corrective maintenance and identifying equipment in need of corrective maintenance. Writes, submits and completes work orders.
• Initiates purchase orders, coordinates with and directs outside contractors as required to ensure completion of position responsibilities.
• Performs capital project and major program responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Operator.
• Troubleshoots Distributed Control System inputs, outputs, logic and functional operations.
• Reads, understands and complies with all facility safety and regulatory procedures.
• Work shift hours, overtime or irregular hours as needed to support reliable operation of the facility
• Maintains the cleanliness of the electrical rooms and the I&E shop
• Cooperates with and participates as a team member

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

AA in Electronics or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school; or eight to ten years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and education. High School diploma or equivalent required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must possess knowledge of all facets of plant operations. The candidate will need to possess the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, write routine reports, solve practical problems, make competent decisions in emergency situations, clearly communicate tasks. This individual will provide electrical and instrumentation basic skills training to the operation staff. Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to do reaching, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, and stooping.