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Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Instrument & Control Technician
Reports To: Operations & Maintenance Manager
Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Operations
FLSA Status: NonExempt Position Type: FullTime
Plant Location: Escondido CA
Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 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.
Goal Line is a 49.9MW natural gasfired cogeneration power plant located in Escondido California. This facility is interconnected with the transmission system owned by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market. Goal Line sells electricity generated as a Merchant Facility participating in the Resource Adequacy Market.
THE CHALLENGE
The IC&E Technician I under the direction of the O&M Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient working order of all electrical/electronic and instrumentation equipment within the plant. In addition perform operations testing maintenance and administrative functions of a distributive control system (DCS) and all associated field devices including the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS). Supports environmental reporting requirements as directed by plant management..
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports processes and procedures as required by the O&M Manager which includes:
- Identify and implement Oncondition tasks.
- Evaluate recommended changes based on cost/benefit.
- Specify instrument and electrical changes as required.
- Required to complete the O&M Tech II qualification process. Qualification is required within 3 years of date of hire.
- Work safely following company and operator policies procedures and work practices in a positive cooperative and productive manner.
- Computes and analyzes test data.
- Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
- Monitor maintain and review all system startup procedures to determine control and electrical personnel support requirements.
- Coordinates job activities relating to job planning work methods job standards and job reporting for the work assigned.
- Perform both routine and nonroutine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
- Assist other plant personnel as needed.
- Maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
- Maintain calibrate and repair plant instrumentation and control devices.
- Prepares maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
- Reviews one line electrical diagrams P&I Drawings and logic diagrams.
- Coordinates job activities relating to job planning work methods job standards and job reporting for the work assigned.
- Creates procedures related to instrumentation and electrical systems.
- Directs and performs work in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the company and regulatory agencies.
- Operate maintain and repair electrical systems and devices for all Power Plant electrical system voltages.
- Maintain documentation records of calibration tests and certification of electrical and instrument equipment.
- 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
- 12 year technical and/or trade school and minimum of 3 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 maintaining and troubleshooting control systems.
- Knowledge of Power Plant electrical systems at all related voltages.
- Ability to perform instrument calibrations.
- Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation functions equipment and tools.
- Working knowledge of combined cycle power plant system power plant operations and maintenance electrical principles work practices procedures and materials.
- Requires experience working with and around hazardous chemicals and waste materials.
- Knowledge of and adherence to Safety Programs such as Lock Out Tag Out Confined Space Entry Qualified Electrical Worker among others.
- Ability to make maintenance related decisions with minimum direct supervision.
- 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.
THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 TEAM
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.
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
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. 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.
THE TOTAL REWARDS
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
