Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical; IC&E Technician

Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

The Dogwood Energy Facility, located near Pleasant Hill in Cass County, Missouri, operates within the northern SPP reliability council region. The plant operates a 2x1 configuration featuring Siemens Westinghouse 501F gas turbines, Toshiba HRSGs, and a Toshiba steam turbine. The facility maintains a strong reliability culture and a collaborative maintenance team environment.

The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician at the Dogwood Energy Facility is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe and reliable power generation. This role includes inspection, testing, calibration, installation, and repair of electronic and electrical systems across the facility. The IC&E Technician also supports NERC compliance and environmental programs by completing required training and assisting with inspections and documentation.

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

• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on plant instrumentation, control systems, electrical equipment, and critical backup systems.
• Inspect, repair, and install various electrical components, including motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signals, communication systems, protective relaying devices, and storage batteries. Work with electrical systems ranging from 12
  
  VAC to 4160
  
  VAC, as well as DC systems up to 125
  
  VDC.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and recommission control valves and instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, and level devices.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with DCS, PLC, and turbine control systems.
• Perform electrical isolations in accordance with industry standards and safety procedures and assist in training others in electrical safety programs.
• Participate in call-out response for plant emergencies and forced outages as needed.
• Support cross-functional maintenance activities during outages and critical plant needs.
• Support the Dogwood Energy NERC Compliance Program, including the annual completion of required NERC standards training.
• Assist in hazardous waste management, including completing hazardous waste awareness training and conducting documented inspections of waste accumulation areas.
• Maintain accurate equipment files, logs, and drawings for designated equipment.
• Support spare parts inventory and material control activities, including assisting with physical inventory counts, to maintain plant reliability.
• Maintain and update technical manuals, drawings, and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 also involves working with the utility on matters related to daily plant operations. Additionally, the IC&E Technician coordinates with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure proper support and collaboration.

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 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

The IC&E Technician works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. This position may occasionally require availability for call-ins.

This position offers a base…