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ContourGlobal · 3 months ago

IC&E Technician 4

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

ContourGlobal is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical (IC&E) Technician is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems, and electrical equipment in the Power Plant and associated facilities.

Clean EnergyElectronicsEnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Have a strong working knowledge of the ContourGlobal Health & Safety Management System and its respective safe work practices, i.e., Permit to Work, Management of Change, and Contractor Safety etc

Coach and mentor facility employee through engagement on proper safety behaviors, use of the ContourGlobal Management System and its respective expectations and through on-going participation of in Health & Safety activities i.e., inspection, incident investigation and visible felt leadership

Verify job tasks are adequately reviewed prior to initiating work and when changes occur in the work environment or tasks requirements

Ensure all Incidents and potential adverse events (i.e., Near Misses) are quickly communicated to Plant leadership and Health & Safety site/regional support

Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems, as well as emergency backup systems

Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings, for all designated equipment

Assist in maintaining and controlling spare-parts inventory, to maintain Plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories

Participate in the administrative maintenance of Plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records

Work shifts, as required to support the operation of the Plant

Inspect, repair, install, and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries; and work with electrical systems, up to and including 4,160 volts

Conduct trouble shooting and analysis on Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and turbine-control equipment

Maintain all Plant instrumentation and electrical test equipment

Fully support and participate in CG Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs

Complete other tasks, as assigned by Maintenance/Plant Manager

Strives for excellence and looks for opportunity to improve/make work more efficient and with higher quality

Analyzes issues and identifies the root cause of a near miss/failure and take actions to eliminate it in the future

Effectively uses CG practices/methodology for continuous improvement

Qualification

Instrumentation Technician ProgramSAPCMMSPower Plant experienceElectrical systems knowledgeControl systems knowledgeBlueprint readingSelf-directedCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Ability to understand procedures and instructions, specific to the area of assignment, as would be acquired in four (4) years of high school

Graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program desirable

Experience with SAP or other Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Work experience as a technician with increasing responsibility in a related industry

Excellent verbal and writing communication skills

Ability to work well with others and be self-directed, as well as ability to apply creative solutions, to unique Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) issues

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to use most common computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, etc

Must be able to work from blueprints

Physical requirements include standing on feet for extended periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting up to fifty (50) pounds

Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required

Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts, with the possibility of weekend and holiday work; as required by schedules, workloads, and Plant conditions

There are extensive smoking restrictions, in and around the facility

Preferred

Experience in a Power Plant environment preferred, to include the following: Instrumentation and control systems used in modern power stations, combustion control, boiler controls, turbine controls, and machine-condition monitoring

Electrical systems used in modern power stations, including 13.8 KV switchgear and motors, 4,160 volt-switchgear and motors, 480-volt motors and control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters and chargers, main generators, and excitation equipment