I&C Technician II

Capital Power is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician II to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a steam and gas‑fired cogeneration facility.

• Diagnose and resolve plant control and instrumentation issues that impact availability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Monitor gas turbine starts to ensure dispatch targets are met, initiate corrective actions, and document start failures.
• Perform testing and commissioning activities during major outages, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors.
• Develop procedures, test plans, and accept criteria for integrated plant systems and computerized control schemes.
• Develop and implement control system programming and configuration changes.
• Maintain cybersecurity for industrial control systems, including backups and patching of cyber assets.
• Troubleshoot IC cards, controllers, and network components; oversee IC service contracts.
• Support operator workstations, HMIs, DCS platforms, and plant networks.

• Steam and gas turbines
• HRSGs and duct burners
• Package boilers
• Gas metering and regulation systems
• Steam metering stations and auxiliary equipment
• Black start diesel generator systems

• Education:
  
  Associate degree in a relevant technical discipline (preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 10 years of instrumentation experience, including 5 years in power plant process control.
• Calibrate and simulate current, voltage, pressure, and temperature (RTDs and thermocouples).
• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and control documentation.
• Perform control valve calibration and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Apply lockout/tagout procedures safely and effectively.
• Use DCS trending and diagnostics to support advanced troubleshooting.
• Configure and communicate with PLCs, protection relays, and turbine control systems.
• Support gas and steam turbine start‑up routines and inspections.
• Calibrate turbine systems including gas valves, EHC systems, thrust, and VIGVs.
• Coordinate and lead major inspection activities, including C‑inspections.

Plant site based with frequent field visits. Must work independently, be willing to work occasional 10‑hour days, and rotate on‑call periods. Walking, reaching, lifting, and climbing (up to 50 pounds). May work with hazardous materials occasionally.

• Wage: $47.00 per hour.
• Union: UWUA.
• Hours of Work:
  Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm.
• Benefits:
  Health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.
• Pre‑employment drug test clearance required; subject to applicable law.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.