IC&E Maintenance Technician

Reporting to the Operations and Maintenance Manager, the Plant Electrician & Controls Technician position focuses on electrical systems reliability across all voltage classes, ensuring safe operation of plant and grid‑connected equipment with supporting responsibilities in instrumentation and control systems.

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across all voltage levels:
  • High Voltage (HV):
    Switchyard equipment (breakers, disconnects, bussing, grounding systems), step‑up transformers, grid interconnection systems, protective relaying systems and coordination
  • Medium Voltage (MV): 4 kV–15 kV switch gear, feeders, distribution systems, large motors, feeders, ancillary systems, unit auxiliary transformers, motor control centers
  • Low Voltage (LV): MCCs, panel boards, lighting, control power systems, motor control circuits, HVAC, balance‑of‑plant equipment, UPS systems, battery systems, DC distribution
• Perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of: protective relays, breakers, switch gear, transformers, station batteries, chargers, emergency power systems
• Safely execute and support electrical switching, clearances, and isolations: develop and verify LOTO boundaries, support or execute switching orders and system restoration, verify absence of voltage and grounding for safe work conditions
• Provide support to Instrumentation & Control systems: calibrate and troubleshoot transmitters (pressure, flow, temperature, level), maintain control valves, analyzers, CEMS equipment, assist with DCS (Siemens) T3000 Turbine Controls and PLC‑based control systems
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance using Maximo, ensuring accurate documentation and quality of work
• Read and interpret electrical one‑lines, schematics, protection diagrams, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Support planned outages, contractor coordination, oversight, and QA/QC of electrical work
• Ensure compliance with NERC, OSHA arc flash, and electrical safety requirements
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for electrical and control system failures
• Support plant upgrades and modernization projects, including relay replacements, electrical distribution improvements, and DCS upgrades

• High School Diploma or equivalent (journeyman electrician strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably in power generation or heavy industry.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑voltage (up to 500 kV) switchyard systems, medium‑voltage distribution (4 kV–15 kV), and low‑voltage power and control systems.
• Experience with protective relays, electrical protection schemes, switch gear, transformers, motor control systems, and grid interconnection equipment.
• Experience in combined‑cycle facilities, particularly GE 7FA units and steam cycle equipment, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical system coordination and fault protection, VFDs, motor starting methods, auxiliary systems, and industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
• Familiarity with DCS platforms (Siemens T3000), PLCs, CEMS, and environmental monitoring instrumentation.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across LV, MV, and HV systems with safe energized system awareness and de‑energized verification practices.
• Advanced understanding of arc flash, grounding, and electrical hazard mitigation.
• Proficient with CMMS systems (Maximo) and standard Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a multi‑disciplined team environment.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Union position under IBEW 769.
• Health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
• Pre‑employment drug test clearance required.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States required.

• Heavy industrial facility designated as a safety‑sensitive environment.
• Regular work in electrical rooms, MCC buildings, and outdoor switchyard environments.
• Requires use of arc flash PPE and adherence to electrical safety procedures.
• Physical requirements include walking, climbing, lifting, and working at heights.
• Participation in callouts, overtime, and outage support required.