Instrumentation Technician

Company: PIC Companies
Location: Gypsum
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

Title: I&C Technician

Location: Gypsum, CO

Term: Direct hire, full time

JOB SUMMARY

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the power plant and the associated facilities. The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician reports to and supports the Plant Manager and will provide recommendations to the staff in the preparation of budgets and setting performance goals for the generation facility.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measure and maintain the reliability and performance of plant control systems and instruments involving such work as inspecting, testing, and diagnosing the operating conditions of the various plant components.
• Inspect, repair, install, and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 4,160 volts.
• Calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, re-working, modifying, and inspecting plant instrumentation and control components and systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems, as well as emergency backup systems.
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment.
• Forecast, inventory, and order spare parts to maintain plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals, technical references, prints, and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Complete other tasks as requested by the Plant Manager.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should be able to read and understand corporate programs, policies, procedures and instructions specific to the O&M Agreement. Qualifications must include the following:

• High school diploma or GED is required, supplemented by specialized training in power plant instrument operation and maintenance.
• Graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program and 2 year's work experience as a technician in a related industry is desirable.
• 4 year's work experience as a technician with increasing responsibility in a related industry may be accepted in lieu of the above requirement.
• Experience in working on equipment with voltage ratings up to 4,160 volts is highly desired.
• Ability and willingness to work well with others and be self-directed with respect to assigned responsibilities is required.
• Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics, P&ID, and control system logic diagrams is required.
• Proficient in the use of hand and power-driven tools.
• Ability to apply creative solutions to unique I&C problems is desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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