Job Details

Power Plant Instrument / Electrical Technician Operator

JOB PURPOSE:

Review daily work schedules and carry out any maintenance and/or operations duties needed in a safe and timely manner.

Coordinate with all departments to minimize downtime and keep operations informed of any progress or complications that would delay completion of the job.

Ensure electrical and instrumentation equipment is fully functional and available when needed.

Perform daily operations of the power plant in a safe and prudent manner.

Perform operations / maintenance of synchronizing and power switchgear.

JOB DUTIES:

Reporting to the Lead Technician, the Instrument / Electrical / Operator will support the business objectives by focusing on the following areas:

Record and keep daily logs in Microsoft Excel / Word and the Operations Logbook of any maintenance and/or operations activities.

Safely troubleshoot, maintain and repair electrical / instrument equipment, reciprocating engines and/or balance of plant.

Perform maintenance work to ensure it is carried out to within company guidelines and manufacturers recommendations.

Ensure all safety equipment is utilized and is available in the work areas. Understand and comply with safety policies and procedures. Ensure that any work permit or safety system is complied with. When appropriate submit safety suggestions, which will improve overall plant operations. Review and make recommendations on all safety suggestions submitted through your position.

Keep abreast of company policies and safety practices, keep operations / maintenance group advised of any changes. Promote safety and environmental awareness and report any accidents.

Perform industrial maintenance activities including, but not limited to, the operation, maintenance and repair of pumps, fans, engines, fuel systems and remaining balance of plant operations.

Power generating facility operations including, but not limited to, activities that involve local control panels, supervisor control and data acquisition systems, keys, switches, buttons, handles, valves, etc.

Recognize abnormal sounds, vibrations, potential safety problems and the ability to take appropriate action to prevent damage to equipment, downtime or allow a serious safety hazard to develop.

Follow company safety and environmental policies and practices. Adapting work practices which are consistent with the letter and spirit of these policies and participate to the fullest degree in programs aimed at increasing personal safety and environmental awareness.

Perform not only instrument / electrical duties but provide mechanical assistance when needed with instructional direction.

Perform any task assigned by a lead technician and/or supervisor.

The ability and willingness to be on-call 24/7 with some weekend / night shift duties.

Problem solving requirements

The ability to identify a potential problem and correct it before it results in equipment damage or downtime.

The ability to troubleshoot and resolve instrument / electrical / mechanical problems with little or no direction.

The ability to use and understand technical manuals to find pertinent information and order spare parts for warehouse stock.

The ability to safely troubleshoot, maintain, repair and overhaul low, medium and high voltage breaker and switchgear components.

The ability to safely troubleshoot, maintain, repair and overhaul large reciprocating engines with little or no direction.

The ability to read and understand electrical drawings, blueprints and operations / maintenance manuals.

The ability to troubleshoot, repair and replace some PLC, LCP, I/O Cards, High Voltage Relays, VFD's and SCADA Systems with little or no direction.

Major challenges of this position

Minimize equipment downtime and parts consumption costs.

Ensure preventive maintenance programs are carried out in a concise and timely manner.

Recognize and report any circumstance that could potentially cause a hazard, be deemed unsafe, loss of production, or damage to equipment.

Be able to work with a large group of workers and follow the rules of conduct of a foreign company.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

Instrument / Electrical technician should have a 2-year technical degree in Instrumentation or Electricity, some college and completion of four-year apprenticeship program or equivalent mandatory.

Minimum 5 years of experience in the area of electrical equipment or electrical/instrumentation controls.

Minimum 3 years of experience in the functions, programming and applicable software of PLC's, Frequency Drives and other automated systems.

Fundamental knowledge of general power generation and/or industrial applications preferred. Primary duty is to monitor all plant conditions and parameters to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the station.

Motivated self-starter and the ability to perform some jobs and tasks on your own without the help and/or supervision of others.