What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Controls and Electrical Technician position at Consolidated Asset Management Services Texas, LLC?
The Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) 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 IC&E Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, calibration, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.
Santa Rosa is a nominal 245 MW, natural gas fueled facility consisting of one GE 7FA.03 gas turbine in combined cycle with a GE steam turbine located in Pace, FL. The facility operates under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) extending through 2049, providing strong operational stability and long-term career opportunity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment, including transmitters, PLCs, DCS, instrument loops, flow/pressure/temperature/level devices, and generator control and monitoring systems.
- Maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment such as transformers, relays, switches, motors, generators, and medium- and high-voltage distribution systems.
- Install, inspect, remove, and maintain electrical and control equipment, including wiring, communication systems, and storage batteries.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems, including cleaning, adjusting, calibrating, and identifying equipment requiring repair.
- Troubleshoot and analyze issues related to DCS, PLCs, and turbine control systems to ensure reliable plant operation.
- Utilize electrical testing equipment and tools safely and effectively.
- Execute 480V and high-voltage switchyard maintenance activities and support or oversee contractors, including scope development and bid evaluation.
- Plan, schedule, and execute assigned outage and maintenance projects.
- Generate, manage, and close work orders; create purchase requisitions; and manage inventory using the computerized maintenance management system (Maximo).
- Maintain accurate equipment records, logs, drawings, and technical documentation, including operating manuals and maintenance histories.
- Assist with spare parts inventory management and participate in physical inventory counts to support plant reliability.
- Coordinate and direct contractors as needed to support maintenance and repair activities within IC&E scope.
- Initiate purchase orders and ensure timely completion of assigned work.
- Support and actively participate in plant safety programs and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by plant leadership.