Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician

Mountain Creek Energy Center located in Dallas, TX is recruiting for an IC&E Operations and Maintenance Technician for this multi‑unit gas fired conventional steam generating facility. The IC&E Technician will be required to install, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, controls, computers, and electrical systems of the facility. The equipment includes, but is not limited to, the Combustion Turbine Generators and auxiliary equipment.

Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety.

• Diagnoses and repairs the cause of instrument and control system malfunctions including transmitters, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), plant or distributive control systems, instrument loops, flow meters, pressure probes, temperature probes, level probes, and control malfunctions of equipment such as transformers, relays, switches, and generator monitoring and control systems, medium and high voltage distribution systems and monitoring devices.
• Installs new electrical equipment as required.
• Properly uses electrical test equipment and other similar tools.
• 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 clears corrective work orders for approval.
• Initiates purchase orders, coordinates with and directs outside contractors as required to ensure completion of position responsibilities.
• Performs 480V and high voltage switchyard basis electrical systems maintenance (consistent with EEG electrical safety practices) and/or supervises outside contractors in the performance of such work including the development of work scope and bid analysis.
• Performs routine generator electrical system test and inspections to the extent qualified and/or supervises an outside contractor as required.
• Operates and maintains a combined cycle power generating facility equipment with minimal guidance or assistance.
• Reads meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature, vibration, hours of operation, pressure, and fluid levels, and water chemistry to verify operating conditions.
• Keeps LOMT on shift fully informed of unusual conditions and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations.
• Uses facility operating procedures and equipment technical manuals to maintain and repair facility equipment and ensure equipment is operated within operating range.
• Fully supports the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System by displaying proficiency in using the system and dedication to the facility maintenance philosophy. Performs CMMS data entry and work order close‑out in a thorough and timely fashion.
• Starts and stops equipment, opens and closes valves in the facility as directed by and in coordination with the LOMT on shift.
• Visually inspects and maintains equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges. Cleans, replaces, oils, and lubricates other component parts and equipment as required.
• Performs water chemistry analysis on the cooling tower and demineralizer systems to ensure water chemistry is within proper control ranges. Makes adjustments to water chemistry, as needed, by controlling chemical feed and/or blow‑down rates. Works with OMTs and water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry program.
• Opens and closes circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.
• Performs capital project and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by the FM.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of the plant.
• Coordinates I&C work with contractors as necessary.
• Updates drawings and prints as required.
• Supports Maintenance Manager in planning and scheduling duties, especially as related to outages.
• Performs annual instrument calibrations as part of the electrical and instrumentation team.

• Instrumentation & Electrical school education preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have an understanding of 40
  
  CFR Part 75 and Part 60 environmental regulations.
• May…