Electrical I&C Technician

Job Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment and participation as a member of a plant staff that is effective in operating and maintaining a combined cycle facility in a safe manner.

• Understand basic AC/DC circuit theory, power plant cycle theory, and mechanics.
• Inspect, test, repair and install plant electrical equipment.
• Conduct low, medium and high voltage switching and grounding activities for all plant auxiliary equipment.
• Locate, analyze and correct malfunctions of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Use computers for communication and research.
• Use electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and blueprints for troubleshooting.
• Use precision instruments for electrical measurements.
• Perform maintenance on 345 KV and below electrical equipment.
• Perform common testing of generators, transformers and motors.
• Perform common testing of heat trace systems.
• Demonstrate safe electrical work practices at all times.
• Manage and work with vendors and contractors.

• Analyze and repair boiler and turbine control systems.
• Assist in calibrations, repair and maintenance of all instrumentation and control equipment at the site including plant DCS.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems as required to maintain plant output.
• Repair, replace, or modify instrumentation as required to maintain plant’s operating status.
• Assist in designing new control loops to improve control of plant operations, or to correct control system problems.
• Assist with maintaining the plant CEMS equipment.
• Read process flow diagrams.
• Document and maintain records of instrumentation and control history.
• Maintain data acquisition systems and their database to ensure reliable information.
• Run computer diagnostic programs.
• Manage and work with vendors and contractors.

• Understand and execute maintenance in accordance with the plant workflow process.
• Give directions to the operator in the field to support operation of the plant.
• Comply with all environmental permits and reporting procedures pertaining to the plant.
• Comply with all Vistra policies and procedures.
• Act as a team member with all members of Vistra staff.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel to other Vistra facilities to provide outage or project support.

• Required to have a telephone, may be required to be on call as needed, and will be required to work overtime as deemed necessary by plant management.
• Must have demonstrated technical skills with instrumentation/control and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge in programming digital equipment.
• Familiar with distributed control systems.
• Experience with 120V, 480V, 5KV, 21KV, 345KV systems, DC systems, switch gear, MCC’s, breakers, contractors, protective relays, etc.
• Experience with heat trace systems.
• Familiar with operation and maintenance of rotating equipment.
• Familiar with predictive tools such as infrared monitoring, oil analysis, gas analysis and vibration monitoring.
• Basic proficiency in software applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Good verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Develop and present technical training, as required, to the plant operating staff.
• Must have problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work and support teams, either as a leader or team member.
• Must be able to continually look for opportunities to create value through innovation and efficient use of existing resources.
• Proficiency in use of metering tools, calibration tools, hand-held tools, and power equipment.

• Capable of frequently standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping and crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, talking, lifting and hearing.
• Capable of lifting objects with weight of up to 50 pounds.
• Worker exposed to temperatures greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit; equipment noise greater than 85 dB; hazards such as high-pressure steam lines.
• Capable of using computer, telephone, radio, metering and calibration tools, hand-held tools, power equipment, etc.
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