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Location: San Diego, CA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A simple cycle gas power plant operator is seeking an experienced Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician) to manage the operations, testing, maintenance, and administrative functions of its distributive control system (DCS) and associated field devices, including the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS). This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations.

What you'll do

• Administer processes and procedures as directed by the Operations & Maintenance Manager, including identifying and implementing on-condition tasks and evaluating recommended changes based on cost/benefit
• Specify instrument and electrical changes as required
• Complete the O&M Tech I qualification process within 2 years of hire date
• Work safely, following company and operator policies, procedures, and work practices in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner
• Compute and analyze test data using installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and systems
• Monitor, maintain, and review system startup procedures to determine control and electrical personnel support requirements
• Coordinate job planning, work methods, job standards, and job reporting for assigned work
• Perform routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment
• Assist other plant personnel as needed
• Maintain and upkeep site buildings and grounds
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair plant instrumentation and control devices
• Prepare, maintain, and provide reports/documents as required or upon request
• Review P&ID drawings and logic diagrams
• Communicate the condition of plant systems, equipment, and pertinent information to others
• Create procedures related to instrumentation and electrical systems
• Direct and perform work in accordance with company and regulatory agency policies and procedures
• Operate plant mobile equipment, forklifts, man lifts, etc.
• Maintain documentation records of calibration, tests, and certification of electrical and instrument equipment
• Support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours
• Travel occasionally as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Two-year technical degree and a minimum of 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation, or electronics experience required (in lieu of a degree, significant power plant and/or industrial electrical or electronics experience may qualify)
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), GE Mark VI and ABB Bailey INFI 90, various PLC controllers, and Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS controls and equipment
• Knowledge of equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures, and systems, with the ability to perform corrective actions if limits are exceeded
• Working knowledge of combined cycle power plant systems, power plant operations and maintenance, electrical principles, work practices, procedures, and materials
• Ability to interpret control drawings and P&ID's
• Ability to make maintenance-related decisions with minimum direct supervision
• Knowledge of instrumentation test equipment, signal generators, relay test sets, oscilloscopes, and computers
• Knowledge of industry-related CEM system hardware, software, and reporting
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to learn
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, and other programs
• Ability to interact and communicate well with individuals across the company and outside vendors
• Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable

Preferred qualifications

• Programming and configuration capabilities preferred

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical control and instrumentation systems at a gas power plant, applying advanced technical expertise to ensure safe and reliable operations.