O&M​/Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation; EC&I Technician

O&M / Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician

NAES
, Carson City, Michigan

Renaissance Power, situated in Carson City, Michigan, is a high‑performance natural gas‑fired facility. Operating in simple‑cycle mode, the plant features four Siemens Westinghouse 501FD2 combustion turbines engineered for efficiency and reliability. With a nominal generating capacity of 660 MW, it plays a vital role in delivering dependable power to the region.

The O&M / Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician role offers the opportunity to support the safe and efficient operation of Siemens Westinghouse 501FD2 combustion turbines and their associated systems. This position provides hands‑on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment up to 345 kV, including motors, transformers, switch gear, and protective devices that form the core of the plant’s electrical infrastructure. The role also allows you to apply advanced diagnostic tools and interpret technical documentation while resolving turbine, control, and station system issues.

• Ensure all EC&I work practices comply with NFPA 70E, OSHA electrical safety requirements, and plant‑specific lockout/tagout procedures.
• Inspect, install, repair, and remove motors, transformers, starters, breakers, switches, wiring, and related electrical and control equipment for systems up to 345 kV.
• Read and interpret control logic, ladder logic, PLC diagrams, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and other documentation associated with turbine, station, and protection systems.
• Perform real‑time troubleshooting and preventive and corrective maintenance on turbine control systems, auxiliary control systems, and balance‑of‑plant control equipment.
• Utilize advanced instrumentation tools—such as Fluke meters, calibrators, Trex communicators, Pie Cal devices, and oscilloscopes—to diagnose, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation loops, transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and signal conditioning equipment.
• Support control system expansions, upgrades, and modifications while maintaining and updating electrical drawings, loop sheets, and related technical records.

• Monitor and operate Siemens Westinghouse 501FD2 combustion turbines and auxiliary systems, including executing safe and efficient start‑up and shutdown procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and respond to alarms within SCADA systems to maintain effective plant control and visibility.
• Conduct equipment walkdowns using P&IDs and F&IDs to verify proper operation and identify abnormal conditions.
• Perform switching and tagging of mechanical and electrical systems safely under lead supervision.
• Operate and maintain plant tools and equipment—including vehicles, cranes, hoists, and welding tools—following required safety practices.
• Forecast, track, and reorder spare parts while assisting with inventory control and documentation.
• Maintain accurate logs, technical records, preventive maintenance documentation, and equipment files while updating and preserving plant operating manuals, technical references, prints, and system diagrams.
• Support OSHA compliance, environmental requirements, and plant safety programs by participating in trainings and emergency drills.
• Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Plant Manager or designee.

NAES Safe: 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 and 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 O&M / EC&I Technician reports to the Plant Manager and coordinates with all other plant personnel.

Physical Requirements &

Working Conditions:

Standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and…