GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Instrumentation and Control Technician

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 9

Full-timeRemote in ChileNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A recognized technical qualification in the instrumentation and control maintenance field is required.
Knowledge of electrical practices, functions, and processes involved in the operation and maintenance of a combined-cycle power plant is required.
Knowledge of typical instrumentation and control tools and calibration equipment is required.
Knowledge of different maintenance types used in the industry is required.
Three years of instrumentation and control experience in an industrial environment is required; combined-cycle power plant experience is preferred.
Ability to handle machine tools, such as a lathe, for modifying, repairing, and producing small spare parts is required.
Ability to work unsupervised on instrumentation and control tasks at the power station as needed is required.
The jobholder must be medically fit to undertake the full duties of the post.
Understanding of permit-to-work systems is desired.
Proficiency with computer tools is desired.

Responsibilities

Execute planned and unplanned instrumentation and control maintenance activities on equipment covered by the operations and maintenance contract.
Execute instrumentation and control maintenance activities according to the work plan provided by the computerized maintenance management system and approved by the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor.
Alert the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor to deviations from instructions in procedures or permits to work and obtain the supervisor’s assessment.
Help reduce maintenance costs through efficient use of consumables, parts, and tools, and by preventing their loss or damage.
Upload instrumentation and control maintenance activity reports to the computerized maintenance management system.
Interact closely with power station personnel, especially personnel in other maintenance departments and operations staff.
With site management team approval, join the outage crew during planned or unplanned inspections.
Ensure compliance at all times with customer, General Electric, and legislative environmental, health, and safety requirements relevant to assigned duties and responsibilities.
Perform additional duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

Good organizational skills.
Achievement- and goal-oriented approach.
Openness to criticism and ability to handle conflicts.
Trustworthiness and reliability.

Job Description Summary

The I&C Technician is responsible execute planned and unplanned I&C related maintenance activities on equipment covered in the scope of the O&M contract

Job Description

As I&C Technician you report to the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor and:

Execute I&C related maintenance activities according to the workplan provided by the CMMS and approved by the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor
Responsible to alert the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor on any deviation from the instructions as issued in the procedure or PTW and require his assessment
Responsible to assist in reducing maintenance cost by efficient use of consumables, parts and tools and preventing their loss or damage
Upload in the CMMS the I&C maintenance activity reports
Interact closely with all Power Station personnel, specially the other maintenance department personnel as well as the operation staff
Pursuant to the approval of the site management team, can be incorporated within the outage crew during planned or unplanned inspections
At any time ensure compliance with customer, GE and legislative EHS requirements relevant to assigned duties and responsibilities
Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements

Recognized technical qualification in the I&C maintenance field
Knowledge of electrical practices, functions and processes involved in the operation and maintenance of a CCPP
Good knowledge of typical I&C tools and calibration equipment
Knowledge of different maintenance types used in the industry
Three years’ experience as I&C in industrial environment, preferably in a CCPP environment.
Handling of machine tools (e.g. lathe) for modifications, repair and production of small spare parts.
Able to work unsupervised on I&C tasks at the Power Station as needed
The jobholder shall be medically fit to undertake the full duties of the post

Desired Characteristics

Good organizational skills
Achievement and goal oriented
Open to criticism, able to handle conflicts
Trustworthy, reliable
Understanding of PTW system
Proficiency with computer tools

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $17.6M
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 2024

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