Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Instrumentation And Controls Technician 1

Mertz 2400 N Waverly
- Ponca City, OK 74601

Level: Experienced Position Type:
Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: High School Travel Percentage:
None

Department:
Manufacturing

Job Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Instrumentation and Controls Technician Lead

Location:

Ponca City, OK

Amount of

Travel Required:

None

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday, 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

Positions Supervised:
None

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Instrumentation and Controls Technician is responsible for ensuring Gas Turbine Generator packages are fully prepared for operation and live run testing. This includes performing preliminary inspections and testing of instrumentation and control systems on both newly manufactured and refurbished units. The technician ensures all systems are properly calibrated, commissioned, and thoroughly tested prior to deployment in field operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")

• Lubrication oil system commissioning to confirm flow, pressure, temperature of the system per the supplied drawings.
• Gas system commissioning includes valve operation, venting operations, leak checks.
• Commissioning of gas turbine start systems, hydraulic actuation systems for variable geometry in preparation for startup.
• Startup / commissioning of gas turbine engine and generator.
• Perform Point to Point panel checkouts during pre commissioning and log results.
• Issue Non Conformance Reports when appropriate for corrective actions
• Perform DC system inspection during pre commissioning and log results. Troubleshoot DC systems.
• Perform AC system inspection including insulation testing, phase to phase checks and phase rotation checks during pre commissioning and log results. Troubleshoot 480V and 600V Ac Systems
• Perform control system software loading including but not limited to main controller and auxiliary controllers including VFD drives.
• Perform instrument calibrations for pressure transmitters, pressure differential transmitters, level transmitters, etc. during pre commissioning and log results.
• Perform instrument loop checks during pre commissioning and log results.
• Perform any other instrumentation/electrical maintenance as required on equipment.
• Be aware of quality control issues with the different vendors and generate Non Conformance Reports as needed. Help drive any issues found to conclusion.
• Complete all required testing and verify it is correct when entered into the electronic build e card for each package.
• Commission complete package to include starting, stopping, load testing and Factory Acceptance Test.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s) including pre employment Pulmonary Function Test (PFT.)
• Daily overtime required and in person, predictable attendance in Ponca City, OK.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required. Most employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including 3 year U.S. driving history and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• U.S. High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of instrumentation/electrical experience required.
• 5-7 years of gas turbine operations, power plant operations and/or field service experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand electrical/controls/instrumentation wiring diagrams.
• Ability to understand Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&).
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of RTDS, Thermocouples, Pressure Transmitters (Gauge, Absolute & Differential)
• Basic computer skills. (Microsoft Word, Excel, and…