Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical; IC&E Technician

The Rosemary Power Station is a sophisticated combined-cycle facility with a capacity of 160 megawatts (MW). This state-of-the-art plant efficiently combines oil-fired combustion turbines with a steam turbine, ensuring maximum energy output while minimizing environmental impact. It serves as a reliable source of electricity during peak demand, contributing significantly to the region's energy security. With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, the Rosemary Power Station adheres to strict emissions controls and regulations.

The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of our power plant. The IC&E Technician is responsible for a diverse array of tasks, including calibrating, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. They ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and industry standards while collaborating with various departments, installing new equipment, and meticulously documenting maintenance activities.

Their role is crucial in minimizing downtime and optimizing the performance of our power facility.

• Calibrates, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs all power plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical systems. This includes, but is not limited to, control valves, variable speed drives, motors, battery chargers, inverters, transmitters, various analyzers, shop calibration equipment, and instrumentation specific to natural gas-fired combined cycle plants, such as combustion turbines, HRSGs, and Steam Turbines.
• Performs corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems in modern power stations, covering 13.8KV and 4160-volt switch gear, motors, control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters, chargers, and main generator and excitation equipment.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes Allen Bradley PLC systems in the power plant. Performs inspections, diagnoses faults, and fine-tunes PLC programs for efficient operation. Collaborates with engineers to enhance PLC logic for improved performance.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure efficient maintenance operations and minimize downtime.
• Installs new equipment and modifications as assigned, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and industry standards.
• Maintains, cleans, and properly stores shop equipment and tools, including specialized tools for instrumentation and electrical maintenance.
• Keeps detailed logs and records of problems, repairs, or downtime and updates plant drawings, databases, vendor information, calibration information, and other forms of station documentation accurately.
• Implements safe working practices, immediately identifies hazards, and recommends and/or implements repairs to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assists the Plant Engineer in performing and evaluating plant tests, including tests related to turbine controls, combustion control processes, and boiler control systems.
• Works with outside contractors during overhauls or other times, as required, providing technical guidance and oversight on plant instrument and control-related work.
• Handles and properly disposes of hazardous waste products such as batteries and fluorescent bulbs in accordance with safety regulations.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management to support the efficient operation of the power facility.
• Effectively utilizes Maintenance Management System (MMS) to ensure historical repair and PM records are maintained on equipment, instruments, assets, etc. SAP is used as the MMS at the Rosemary Power Station.

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 Plant Manager, and coordinates with all other plant personnel.

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…