Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Technician

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Job Summary

The Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Production Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a 2x1 combined cycle power generation facility utilizing Siemens 501F combustion turbines and a Siemens KN steam turbine (Siemens T3000 controls system). Candidates ensure strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM’s) system expert. (CGA’s, Linearities, fuel gas cals).
• Responsible for electrical maintenance work, also to address electrical fault issues in breakers and controllers as needed to keep the plant running and reliable.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates equipment such as high voltage breakers and transformers, pumps, motors, transmitters, alarm systems, monitoring and recording equipment, phone/public address systems, pressure switches, solenoid valves, and limit switches.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving issues with all of the above-mentioned equipment and writing orders to document work required
• Prepare equipment for service after repairs are complete.
• Responsible for making sure that electrical and controls P&ID’s are being kept up to date and making revisions where necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring that electrical and controls panel schedules are being kept up to date and make revisions where necessary.
• Research and coordinate with vendors and site administrative staff for parts procurement as needed to repair instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Electrical contractor oversight for day-to-day and outage electrical work.
• Instrumentation and controls involving Siemens T3000 distributed controls system.
• Perform failure reporting, document time, and materials in work management system (Maximo) for each job completed.
• Develop a clear understanding of all plant processes and take proper actions when problems are discovered.
• Required to gain a basic operational knowledge of the plant systems and operate the equipment within specifications.
• Responds to unit trips and abnormal operating conditions to maintain plant equipment in a safe operating condition. Responds to emergent situations including callouts and outages.

Education, Skills & Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial electrical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• 4-6 years' experience in industrial environment required.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of proper procedures to clean electrical motors (DC and AC), make electrical connections on DC, single and three phase AC circuits, and perform "PM" inspections.
• General knowledge and/or understanding of station high voltage switching and relaying equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with general electrical and mechanical abilities for equipment repair, replacement, station mechanical operations and minor modification projects required.
• Demonstrated effective verbal/written communication skills.
• All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. All communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.
• Position can be filled at level I, II, III or IV depending on experience and skill.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience maintaining with 480 V electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining with 4160 V electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining with 18 KV electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining with 230 KV electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting of instrumentation, controls preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with combined cycle plant process and equipment is preferred.
• Two year Electrical/Mechanical Technology Degree.
• Prior Siemens 501F Combustion turbine experience is preferred.
• Prior Siemens KN Steam turbine experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in proper rigging, signaling and crane/hoist operations.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of hand tools and standard technical shop test equipment, (powerhouse shop equipment, I&E test instruments, volt/ohm meter, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in operating electric plant water treatment systems.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical maintenance on all powerhouse equipment such as air compressors, heat exchangers, piping, turbines, valves, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in microprocessor-based systems, i.e., distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, smart relays, smart transmitters, station databases & workstations; as well as computers software such as databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs.

Specific Requirements:

• Requires ability to visually read and respond to computer-generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts, and variations in color; requires ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings specifically P&IDs. Must possess the manual dexterity required to operate keyboards, push buttons, dials, valves, and mechanically actuated devices.
• Must be familiar with appropriate personal protection techniques and safety procedures such as lock out/tag out and personal protective equipment.
• Must pass respiratory physical and wear all required safety equipment when required.
• Must possess team awareness skills and team relationship skills.

Working Conditions:

• Station environment includes but not limited to temperature extremes, high noise levels, dust, fumes, confined space, climbing, lifting, and working around pressurized and energized equipment and tight workspaces.
• Overnight travel may include traveling between other stations or for training.
• Overtime work will be call-outs, work past or prior to regular schedules and on an "as needed" basis and is routinely required.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Working hours will be determined by the site management.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, climb ladders, work in extreme heat or cold, lift to 50 pounds, walk/work on grating surfaces at extreme heights and work in confined spaces, tight work areas.
• Must be able to attend on-site and off-site training.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to operate stations vehicles & heavy equipment.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

Reading, PAPennsylvania

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