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Onward Energy · 9 hours ago

IC&E Technician I / II

Brandywine, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates utility-scale renewable energy projects across the U.S. They are seeking an Instrument Control & Electrical Technician I to perform maintenance functions ensuring safe operation of a combined-cycle power plant, focusing on electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and collaboration with other technicians to optimize system performance.

Oil and GasRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing the plant’s electrical, controls and instrumentation systems as assigned including specification and initiation of purchase requisitions on assigned systems/equipment including ability to safely apply lock-out tag-out process on owned equipment/systems or other equipment and/or systems when performing maintenance

Responsible for electrical maintenance on equipment greater than 600 volts and a backup responsibility for less than 600 volts

Conduct job safety briefings (JSB) at turnover and perform quality JSB’s for each job

Shall be capable of verifying absence of voltage on all systems (DC through 125V and AC through 345kV) utilizing appropriate meters or non-contact detectors

Ability to wire and unwire motors and other components as needed during outage and other maintenance related activities

Capable of troubleshooting of various electrical circuits (contactors, motor starters, ability to recognize single phasing on motors, lighting circuits, etc.) and communicate the cause of protective relay trips and repair initiating problems where applicable in accordance with NERC standards

Partnering on a System Ownership team with other IC&E Technicians, Operations Technicians, Management and Engineering. This includes support and input into the following: PLC/Ovation/Controls programming and troubleshooting, prioritize / monitor and review system health indicators, optimize system performance, maintenance strategy for each system, budget, spare parts, outage planning, purchase requisitions, training of systems, labeling, system procedure development/improvement, updating system documentation in plant records and in the computer based work management system, present system health presentation to management annually and project management of system improvements as needed

For Preventive (PM) or Corrective Maintenance (CM) work, it is expected that the boundaries of system ownership are removed, and the work duties are shared and completed in a collaborative team manner, not only by the system owner(s)

Required to work alongside, assist or perform some minor oversight of other work groups conducting site maintenance including but not limited to contractors, vendors or similar as needed during major overhauls or large equipment maintenance

Operate various mobile equipment including but not limited to: forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers and/or similar equipment

Capable of performing rigging equipment inspections, rigging of loads associated with maintenance activities including use of plant installed cranes, jibs or similar

Will be required to actively participate in training and retraining programs as directed by Plant Management

Will be required to function under written operating and maintenance procedures as required by Plant Management

Respond promptly to emergency call outs when necessary

Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required

May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours

Occasional travel may be required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical maintenanceTroubleshootingControl systemsDigital control systemsPLC programmingInstrumentationHydraulic systemsPneumatic systemsElectrical certificationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Two years or more, electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair or equivalent required

Two years or more, experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and process controls for power plants required

Experience with digital control systems, PLCs, Siemens T3000, CEMS, and Emerson Ovation Control System & GE MK5 or MK6

2-Year College/Technical Degree in electronics or instrumentation, plus electrical certification, or company approved equivalent for IC&E level I (e.g. Military, EM/ET training)

Knowledge of equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures and systems. Performs corrective actions if limits are exceeded

Working knowledge of simple cycle power plant system, power plant operations, and maintenance, electrical principles, work practices, procedures and materials

Ability to interpret control drawings and P&IDs

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 skills and interpersonal skills, and 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

Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint Point and various other programs

Must be able to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors