WTE Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control equipment throughout the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant, including low, medium, and high voltage electrical distribution equipment.

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on all plant electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment related to overall plant operating systems, steam turbine, generator, mobile equipment including crane, etc.
• Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs instrumentation systems and equipment in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and plant standards, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits, switch gear, electrical components, and motor controls including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems used to monitor, automate, and control plant processes. Programs and modifies PLCs to improve system efficiency and meet operational needs.
• Assists plant and environmental personnel with the operation, calibration, and maintenance of the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS).
• Responds to and resolves electrical and instrumentation system malfunctions, failures, or outages using diagnostic tools and equipment. Identifies potential and recurring problems and recommends or takes corrective actions.
  
  Assists in the startup and shutdown of electrical and control systems as part of planned or emergency operations. Completes work orders and project work during plant outages.
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced staff on electrical and instrumentation systems, as well as best practices for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensures all work is completed in accordance with safety standards; adheres to lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, hot work permits, arc flash, confined space entry, and other plant safety protocols during maintenance tasks.
• Follows all plant safety procedures and protocols to ensure the health and safety of all personnel. Acts as a confined space entrant and attendant and assists with any retrieval efforts during emergencies until emergency services arrive.
• Supports adherence to and implementation of environmental regulations, especially regarding emissions monitoring, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance activities and reports on equipment performance and condition. Assists in maintaining an up-to-date inventory of electrical and instrumentation spare parts and tools.
• Works closely with other technicians, engineers, and operations staff to ensure the plant operates efficiently and reliably. Provides support and oversight to contractors.
• Performs related work as required.

• Education:
  
  Associate degree or equivalent trade school related to electrical engineering, industrial electronics/instrumentation, control systems, or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  
  No work experience required.
• Substitution:
  Work experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical instrumentation and distributive control equipment, such as hydraulic/pneumatic-driven systems, steam turbine, turbine generator, air dampers, and related control devices in utilities or manufacturing facilities, may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Equivalency:
  We accept equivalent combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.

• A valid driver’s license is required, to be maintained throughout employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status. As a Fair Chance Employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.