IC&E Shift Technician
Huntington Beach, CA - USA
Job Summary
Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work you can be confident that youre joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.
AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreements goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers are setting the pace for rapid global decarbonization.
If youre ready to be part of a company thats not just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for you. Were not just building a cleaner more sustainable future - were powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
This role supports the operations of the Southland combined cycle plants (2 GE7FA.05 combustion turbines on 1 Siemens steam turbine) in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.The HRSG is a three pressure Vogt unit and the Combustion turbine fuel is natural gas. The net plant output is approximately 644 Mw. The control systems include GE Mark VIE Siemens T3000 steam turbine DCS ABB Symphony Plus and others.
Under general guidance is responsible and accountable for the continuous safe and efficient maintenance and improvement of the plant Electrical instrumentation and control systems.
Responsibilities include inspects tests services repairs and installs indicating recording and automatic control instruments such as PLCs DCS Protection relays breakers flow-meters analyzers controllers regulators and similar components. The role requires in depth knowledge of electrical pressure temperature flow and level process analytical instruments/devices as used in complex analog and digital control systems is required. Additional responsibilities include to fill in as a Plant Equipment Operator for monitoring and operating of all plant equipment on a continuous basis and executes plant shut-down and start-up procedures following the direction of CRO as required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with plant personnel to identify instrumentation and control system problems and to develop practical engineering solutions that address the root causes of problems
- Responsible for the maintenance of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and their interfaces with external systems
- Interprets specifications singe line 3 line and schematics drawings SAMA and DCS PLC logic diagrams for electrical instrument and control equipment systems and components.
- Recommends process systems and components modifications and upgrades.
- Works with Planning Team to develop and maintain preventative and corrective maintenance programs; executes work orders
- Performs preventive maintenance including cleaning and lubricating parts adjusting breakers and switches contacts calibrating and testing microprocessor based protection relays electrical equipment such as generators transformers motors switchgears UPS and DC systems.
- Performs preventive maintenance including replacing defective electrical and pneumatic instrument parts installing and repairing tubing adjusting and calibrating instruments and repairing various electronic and pneumatic components associated with the maintenance of digital and analog control systems including combustion feedwater steam temperature fuel gas and similar system control instrumentation.
- Work with commissioning team for system walkdown preparing punch list testing protection relays inspecting generator transformer switchgears and motor loop logic and function check for electrical equipment and controls.
- Troubleshooting and rectifying field instrumentation controls and relay logics breakers Load commutated inverters Generator circuit breaker controls Variable frequency drives Automatic voltage regulator and Protection relays issues.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Degreed candidates must have seven (7) years experience in progressively responsible assignments demonstrating success in technical positions within power plant operations
- Non-degreed candidates must have nine (9) years experience in progressively responsible assignments demonstrating success in technical positions within power plant operations
- Must pass all training CCGT classes with an acceptable score
- Must have basic knowledge of electrical systems and protection to include automatic voltage regulator theory and operation Inverter operation generator and transformer protective relays theory and operation.
- Knowledge in process instrumentation control systems tuning and stability analysis a plus.
- Willing to learn CCGT plant operations and must qualify as a Plant Equipment Operator within reasonable time.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Successful experience participating in work team activities
- Proficient personal computer skills to include CMMS Excel Word and Access
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Results oriented self-motivated and able to work with limited direct supervision
- Recent verifiable experience in an IC&E technician role
- Working knowledge of industry work management best practices
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing business needs
- Effective organizational skills with commitment to deadlines
- Willingness and ability to learn/teach
- Ability to support a 24 x 7 operation
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
AES is a global energy company that creates greener, smarter and innovative energy solutions. Together, we can accelerate the future of energy.