Instrument Control Electrical Technician II
Instrument Control Electrical Technician II
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Instrument Control & Electrical Technician II (IC&E II)
Reports To: Operations & Maintenance Manager
Direct Reports: Yes No
Functional Unit: Operations
FLSA Status: NonExempt
Position Type: FullTime
Plant Location: Arapahoe Denver CO
Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 6.2 GW of utilityscale wind solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North Americas premier independent power generator we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers opportunities to our employees sustainable returns to the families who invest in us and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver New York and Charlotte we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy for more information.
The Arapahoe Facility is a 125 MW combined cycle natural gasfired intermediate facility with a PPA until 2046 located in Denver CO.
THE CHALLENGE
This position performs instrument control and electrical maintenance functions to ensure safe environmentally compliant operation of a combinedcycle power plant. Employees provide technical and analytical services essential to the control systems and associated equipment (electronic electrical pneumatic and hydraulic) and electrical maintenance (LV/MV/HV) and associated equipment. These systems include digital control system control circuits power circuits electrical and control devices on plant equipment. Employees will participate in the plant maintenance program as a system owner and document plant maintenance records in a computerbased work management system including the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS).
THE RESPONSIBILITES
- Monitoring troubleshooting maintaining and repairing the plants electrical controls and instrumentation systems as assigned including specification and initiation of purchase requisitions on assigned systems/equipment including ability to safely apply lockout tagout process on owned equipment/systems or other equipment and/or systems when performing maintenance.
- Responsible for electrical maintenance on equipment less than 600 volts and a backup responsibility for greater than 600 volts.
- Conduct job safety briefings (JSB) at turnover and perform quality JSBs for each job.
- Shall be capable of verifying absence of voltage on all systems (DC through 125V and AC through 230kV) utilizing appropriate meters or noncontact detectors.
- Ability to wire and unwire motors and other components as needed during outage and other maintenance related activities.
- Capable of troubleshooting of various electrical circuits (contactors motor starters ability to recognize single phasing on motors lighting circuits etc. and communicate the cause of protective relay trips and repair initiating problems where applicable in accordance with NERC standards.
- Partnering on a System Ownership team with other IC&E Technicians Operations Technicians Management and Engineering. This includes support and input into the following: PLC/DCS/Controls programming and troubleshooting calibrate prioritize / monitor and review system health indicators optimize system performance maintenance strategy for each system budget spare parts outage planning purchase requisitions training of systems labeling system procedure development/improvement updating system documentation in plant records and in the computer based work management system present system health presentation to management annually and project management of system improvements as needed.
- For Preventive (PM) or Corrective Maintenance (CM) work it is expected that the boundaries of system ownership are removed and the work duties are shared and completed in a collaborative team manner not only by the system owner(s).
- Required to work alongside assist or perform some minor oversight of other work groups conducting site maintenance including but not limited to contractors vendors or similar as needed during major overhauls or large equipment maintenance.
- Operate various mobile equipment including but not limited to: forklifts skid steers telehandlers and/or similar equipment.
- Will be required to actively participate in training and retraining programs as directed by Plant Management.
- Will be required to function under written operating and maintenance procedures as required by Plant Management.
- Respond promptly to emergency call outs when necessary.
- Must be available for night overtime weekend and holiday work as required.
- May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Other duties as assigned.
THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED
- A twoyear technical degree and minimum of 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical instrumentation or electronics experience is required.
- In lieu of a degree significant power plant and/or industrial electrical or electronics experience may also qualify an applicant for this position.
- Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Various PLC Controllers CEMS controls and equipment. Programming and configuration capabilities preferred.
- Knowledge of equipment operating limits parameters operating procedures and systems. Performs corrective actions if limits are exceeded.
- Working knowledge of combined cycle power plant system power plant operations and maintenance electrical principles work practices procedures and materials.
- Ability to interpret electrical and control drawings and P&IDs.
- Ability to make maintenance related decisions with minimum direct supervision.
- Knowledge of instrumentation test equipment signal generators relay tests sets oscilloscopes and computers.
- Knowledge of industry related CEM System hardware software and reporting preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry physics electricity and mathematics.
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail accuracy and timeliness.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word Excel Power Point and various other programs.
- Must be able to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.
- Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history if applicable
Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Adhere to large amounts of standing walking bending squatting and lifting. May be required to lift carry and move up to 50 lbs. Will use arms and hands to signal grab hold turn push and pull objects materials controls and tools. Will occasionally work at heights climb ladders stairways and work off of platforms. Will use vision abilities to focus see short and long distances colors depth perception and peripheral vision. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat safety glasses/goggles ear plugs/muffs masks/respirators safety vests gloves and steeltoe boots.
- Able to hear (at some dB limit of loss) in order to hear plant alarms equipment condition and to receive oral instructions.
- Able to see to determine plant operating conditions and to avoid safety hazards.
The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability adaptability collaboration and excellence. At Onward Energy we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.
Performing this job without full/focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality. Work is generally performed inside the power plant but may work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot cool/cold. Occasional rain and snow. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles small to large equipment materials communication equipment and tools. People standing walking sitting signaling and talking. Bells whistles and alarms.
If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to .
EEO STATEMENT:
Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
