Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical; IC&E Technician

Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

Job Category: Maintenance, Instrumentation & Electrical

Requisition Number: ELECT
007860

• Posted:
  July 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Pay: $56.20 to $58.39 per hour

Ferndale Generating Station, Ferndale, WA 98248, USA

The Ferndale Generating Station in Ferndale, WA is a 2x1 combined cycle natural gas power plant that also supplies process steam to a neighboring refinery. It incorporates two GE 7EA combustion turbines paired with a GE steam turbine, collectively generating 270 MW of electricity.

The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician maintains the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant by calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment.

• Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and install plant instrumentation and control systems.
• Perform maintenance on plant electrical equipment and distribution systems up to 115 kV.
• Maintain and support programming of PLC, DCS, SCADA, turbine control and related systems.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot turbine, HRSG and associated control systems.
• Support plant testing, commissioning, outages, and capital projects.
• Monitor equipment performance, analyze data, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and calibration documentation.
• Follow all safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or related technology (preferred). Equivalent training or experience considered.
• Experience in power generation or other industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems up to 115 kV.
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, turbine control, combustion control, boiler control, and industrial network systems.
• Ability to install, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems.
• Strong analytical skills to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Experience collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license.

Base pay $56.20 to $58.39 per hour with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs, working at heights, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in confined spaces, and exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures and noise.

Use of protective equipment: hard hats, safety glasses, respiratory masks, ear protection, chemical suits, flame‑resistant clothing, hot gloves, high‑voltage gear, and fall protection. Smoking is prohibited.

Standard Monday‑Friday day‑shift schedule, with occasional extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, callouts and on‑call duty.

NAES Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, USERRA‑protected status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.