Power Plant Automation Tech

Location: Panama

JOB INFORMATION

* Job Title:

ICE Technician Senior (or) Level II

* Grade:
Technical 42 (or) Technical 41

* Job Code: 127972 (or) 127971

Level I ----- Level II ----- Senior ----- Lead

JOB SUMMARY

This job is being posted across two skill levels (Level II) and (Senior / Level III). Applicants will be considered only for the higher of the two levels in which they qualify.

Maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots power plant control systems, Motor Control Centers, Switch Gears, Transformers, etc. in support of efficient generation of power under varying conditions.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

* Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Directs activities of ICE contractors and vendors.

* Serves as a mentor and assists with training entry level technicians.

* Performs complex maintenance, configuration and calibration of process and safety instrumentation utilized in the multitude of processes involved in electrical generation.

* Schedules and coordinates daily activities with peer operations personnel and is able to negotiate scheduling conflicts.

* Direct, plan and conduct assignments of a complex nature serving in a lead role.

* Provide detailed troubleshooting and programming modifications for Programmable Logic Control/Distributed Control Systems and HMI systems.

* Perform required testing of various safety systems such as ESD, fire detection and gas detection systems.

* Completes and publishes calibration and testing reports for documentation purposes.

* Provide complex AC/DC electrical system maintenance and troubleshooting for voltages up to 18KV.

* Serves as a technical resource to operations personnel and lower technician positions.

* All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Level II

* Associate's Degree in a technical discipline And 1 year experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls;
Or

* High School Diploma/GED And 3 years experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls;
Or

* Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 and 2 years experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls.

* A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in an Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls field is equivalent to 1 year of Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls experience.

* Experience must include 1 year Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls experience in a power plant or other process controlled environment including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing.

Senior / Level III

* Associate's Degree And 5 years experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls;
Or

* High School Diploma/GED And 7 years experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls;
Or

* Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 and 6 years experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls.

* A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in an Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls field is equivalent to 1 year of Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls experience.

* Experience must include 3 years Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls experience in a power plant or other process controlled environment including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* May be required to work overtime and weekends and holidays.

* May be required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call and call-outs.

* May require travel.

* May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground and in confined spaces.

* May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.

* Required to work in a multi-craft crew including Mechanics, Electricians, Insulators, Instrument & Control Technicians, and Machinist who work together to support the operations of the plant.

* May be required to cross-train in various crafts and operation departments at various times of the year.

* May…