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NAES · 3 weeks ago

Senior Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

Carnesville, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$39.52/hr - $47.44/hr

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. The Senior Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Franklin Biomass Facility by providing advanced expertise in calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems.

Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform calibration, testing, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, control valves, fan dampers, conveyors, fuel feed systems, variable speed drives, transmitters, analyzers, and biomass-specific instrumentation to ensure reliable plant operation

Develop, update, and optimize PLC and DCS logic-based controls—including ladder and P&ID logic—in coordination with engineering staff to improve automation and enhance plant efficiency

Carry out corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, motors, batteries, inverters, chargers, generator excitation systems, and variable speed drives

Calibrate and maintain precision instruments such as pressure and temperature transmitters and stack CEMS equipment, and perform plant wiring repairs and installations using diagnostic tools including Amprobes, multimeters, and oscilloscopes

Use DCS and SCADA systems to monitor and maintain the efficient operation of boilers, steam turbine generators, and emissions control systems including SCR and hot precipitators

Conduct turbine control system calibration and performance checks to ensure efficient start-up, shutdown, and continuous operation of the steam turbine

Perform testing and tuning of boiler controls, combustion systems, turbine performance, and emissions reduction technologies to optimize plant performance and compliance

Coordinate contractors and vendors during outages and maintenance projects to ensure technical accuracy, schedule adherence, and safety compliance

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibration data, equipment modifications, plant drawings, and vendor documentation

Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, applying safe work practices, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental and safety regulations

Support continuous improvement through root cause analysis (RCA), procedure refinement, reliability initiatives, and plant optimization efforts

Perform other duties as required to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Franklin Biomass Facility

Qualification

InstrumentationControl systemsElectrical systems maintenancePLCsDCSBiomass power generationComputerized maintenance management systemsSafety managementTeam coordinationAnalytical skillsRoot cause analysisCommunication skillsTechnical documentation

Required

Demonstrated experience as a Senior Technician, or equivalent role within power generation or heavy industrial facilities, with comprehensive understanding of plant operations, safety management, and critical equipment systems

Advanced hands-on expertise with electrical systems, including switchgear, motors, motor control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters, chargers, and generator excitation equipment, with the ability to lead diagnostics and corrective actions

Proven capability in maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems in biomass-fired power plants, encompassing Foster Wheeler boilers, steam turbines, burner management, combustion control, boiler and turbine control systems, emissions controls (SCR and hot precipitators), continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), and fuel handling systems

In-depth familiarity with boilers, auxiliary equipment, and distributed control systems (DCS), with the ability to analyze performance data and recommend operational improvements

Highly skilled in interpreting and applying information from mechanical and process drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and OEM documentation to plan and execute maintenance strategies

Experienced in utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for proactive scheduling, tracking, and optimizing maintenance activities

Proficient in MS Office and related digital tools for documentation, reporting, data analysis, and interdepartmental communication

Adept at coordinating and guiding cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment on maintenance priorities, resource allocation, and safe, continuous plant operations

Strong written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical findings, root cause analyses, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver's license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Company

NAES

NAES is the power generation industry’s largest independent services provider, with more than 40 years of experience managing risk and turning it into profits.

Founded in 1980