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

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

The Franklin Biomass Facility, located in Carnesville, GA, generates 55 net megawatts of clean, renewable energy by converting sustainably sourced wood biomass into electricity. The facility utilizes an advanced Foster Wheeler boiler, along with a hot precipitator and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, to ensure efficient combustion and reduced emissions. With a single turbine generator, the plant reliably supplies power to the local grid while promoting sustainable energy practices and supporting long-term environmental stewardship in the region.

Opportunity Summary

The Associate Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Franklin Biomass Facility by assisting with the maintenance, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. Working under the guidance of experienced technicians, this role helps maintain PLC, DCS, SCADA, turbine controls, and balance-of-plant systems while supporting preventive maintenance, plant reliability, environmental compliance, and safe operating practices.

Your scope of responsibility as Associate IC&E Technician includes the following primary functions:

• Assist with the installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of instrumentation, control systems, electrical equipment, and associated plant systems to support safe and reliable operation.
• Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, SCADA, turbine control, and other automated control systems while assisting with system modifications and performance improvements.
• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on electrical equipment, including switch gear, motor control centers, transformers, motors, variable frequency drives, batteries, chargers, and generator excitation systems.
• Calibrate and maintain field instrumentation, transmitters, analyzers, control valves, Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), and other process control equipment to ensure accurate operation and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with testing, tuning, and troubleshooting of boiler, combustion, steam turbine, fuel handling, and emissions control systems to optimize plant performance and reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, schematics, and OEM documentation to perform maintenance and support troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration data, equipment documentation, and plant drawings using the site's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Support maintenance outages by coordinating with plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and OEM representatives while promoting safe work practices and compliance with company policies.
• Participate in root cause analysis, reliability initiatives, procedure improvements, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance equipment performance and plant reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Franklin Biomass Facility.

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee's performance.

Working Relationships

The Associate IC&E Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and works closely with plant personnel, contractors, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) representatives to support maintenance activities and plant operations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical demands include standing for extended periods of time, climbing multiple levels of stairs, climbing ladders over 50 feet in height, entering and exiting equipment cabs, traversing uneven or elevated surfaces, and working inside confined spaces. The…