Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical; IC&E Technician

Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

The Fairview Energy Center is among the world's most advanced natural gas combined cycle power plants. It features GE's Frame 7HA.02 Gas Turbines in conjunction with a GE Steam Turbine. In 2020, the facility received recognition as Power Magazine's Top U.S. Facility. Situated approximately 8 miles north of Johnstown and 87 miles east of Pittsburgh, the plant is nestled in the Laurel Highlands, known for its hardwood forests, pristine trout streams, and thriving whitetail deer population.

The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician is responsible for maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operations at Fairview Energy Center by calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and the Lead IC&E Technician, this role performs preventive and corrective maintenance on GE 7HA.02 gas turbines, the steam turbine, plant electrical systems, and associated controls to support reliable plant performance.

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

• Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and install plant instrumentation and control systems, including control valves, transmitters, analyzers, motors, variable speed drives, fan dampers, and associated field devices.
• Perform corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical equipment, including 6.9kv switch gear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, and main generator excitation systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair PLC, DCS, SCADA, and other plant automation systems by diagnosing faults, implementing approved program changes, and supporting reliable system performance.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot GE 7HA.02 gas turbine, steam turbine, and associated control systems, including turbine controls, combustion controls, burner management systems, and condition monitoring equipment.
• Assist with plant testing, commissioning, and system modifications by installing new equipment, verifying control functionality, and ensuring compliance with technical standards and safe work practices.
• Work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to execute maintenance activities, outages, and projects while minimizing equipment downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance, analyze operational data, and support reliability and control system improvement initiatives that enhance plant efficiency, availability, and equipment life.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, including calibration records, repair history, plant drawings, work orders, equipment databases, and vendor documentation.
• Maintain shop tools, test equipment, and specialized instrumentation, ensuring equipment remains clean, calibrated, and ready for use.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements by identifying hazards, implementing corrective actions, and properly handling and disposing of hazardous materials and regulated waste.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and technical assignments as required to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

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.

The IC&E Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and receives general direction from plant management. This role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to…