Independently performs skilled electrical, instrument and controls maintenance work on process equipment associated with a variety of electronic and electrical equipment used in the multi-step process for the purification of landfill gas (LFG) to pipeline quality natural gas (LG) and power generation. Electrical and instrumentation maintenance includes troubleshooting, calibrating, configuring, installing, repairing, and commissioning industrial equipment and instrumentation. Technician is responsible for completing high priority items in reasonable time frames and has the flexibility to coordinate multiple activities.

Technician must be capable and skilled in safely performing work on electrical systems voltages up to 480V. Equipment includes but is not limited to motors, generators, breakers, starters, transformers, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives, circuity & wiring, flow-meters, analyzers, temperature/pressure instruments, and valves. Individual should be capable of working with a minimum of supervision and have the capability of analyzing and troubleshooting the processes to maintain reliable and efficient operation of the facility.

• Operate computer-based control system to control gas processing plant as well as power production plant.
• Ability to interpret electric drawings, mechanical drawings and instrument diagrams. Accurately update and maintain as-built electrical and instrumentation documentation.
• Initiate, define, and execute preventative and predictive maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment, such as performing site infrared inspection on electrical and instrumentation components.
• Lead and/or support contractors during major repairs of generators, compressors, engines, other equipment as well as supporting switchgear and motor control centers.
• Interpret trended data, identify and report irregularities, replace components on processes equipment to prevent and /or correct failures.
• Record, update and maintain documentation of actions taken to correct failures or impending issues.
• Keep plant appearance in good condition by painting, cleaning, maintaining grounds as necessary.
• Use computer applications including, but not limited to CMMS, email, word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Record, update and maintain maintenance and operational logs
• Operate forklift, hand and power tools
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender
• Splice wires and terminate connections by twisting, soldering, taping, capping, or lugging.
• Repair plant lighting and power equipment, using hand tools
• Install and repair distributed control equipment including switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, fuses and control modules.
• Test circuitry integrity and compatibility using ohmmeter/multimeter, oscilloscope, or similar tools.
• Use computer software for loop-testing and troubleshooting PLC controls.
• Proactively communicates and executes continuous improvement activities and projects. Manage personal workload and communicate status and progress on work.
• Ownership of Motor Control Center and inventory of electrical/instrumentation parts to ensure sustainable and reliable operations
• Other tasks as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Plant environment with exposure to seasonal weather conditions and temperature changes, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and loud noise. Incumbent will be required to adhere to safety guidelines, including wearing hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes and any task appropriate personal protection equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Related work: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Maple Valley, WA 98038: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person