O&M Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician

GE Vernova•Vancouver, WA

4d•$50 - $60

About The Position

The ICE Tech must troubleshoot, install and repair electrical systems, electrical / electronic control components of gas turbine, steam turbine, generator and balance of plant mechanical equipment to provide the customer with electrical power. TheO&M Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician must also be fluent with various controls software programs including Rosemount / Emerson DCS, Mark VIe gas & steam turbine controls, various PLC’s and local area networks. The power generation and supporting equipment includes gas turbine, steam turbine, diesel engines, generators, triple pressure heat recovery steam generator, air compressors, motors, pumps and motor control centers. As the O&M Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician you will: Diagnose cause of electrical, electronic malfunction or failure of operational equipment such as transformers, motors, relays, switches, and control and monitoring devices. Must be able to communicate findings to all interested parties Install wire and conduit for existing and newly installed machines and equipment Terminate wiring to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment Replaces faulty wiring and electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices Diagnose, test, repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards Replace electric motor bearings Test faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment according to specifications Maintain records of repair, calibrations, and tests conducted Connect unit to be tested to test equipment such as signal generator, frequency meter, or spectrum analyzer Understand proper use of electrical and electronic test equipment, read dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacity Read meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify proper operation Record maintenance actions taken on work order forms Open and close valves as required for proper system operation and mechanical isolation Open and close circuit breakers for proper system operation and electrical isolation Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts Start devices to test their performance Identify required spare parts for various plant systems Initiate purchase order for parts Read and understand technical manuals and system piping and instrumentation diagrams Make changes to wiring and piping and instrumentation diagrams using AutoCAD programs Perform preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with technical manual procedures Prepare legible and understandable work orders for required preventative and corrective maintenance Read, understand, and comply with all plant safety and regulatory procedures Preserve and clean the control room electronic equipment, I & E shop, and all outside power systems Maintain, calibrate and repair Combustion Turbine Continuous Emissions Monitor (CEMS) and Data Acquisition System DAS for air permit compliance Maintain, calibrate and repair Combustion Turbine Remote Emissions Monitoring System (REMS) Prepare air emissions quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports Work with 3rd party contractors on various capital projects Must Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years’ instrumentation & controls experience in combine or simple cycle power plant or related industrial environment
Minimum of 2 years’ prior training and knowledge of Digital Control Systems and ability to use and modify computer programs
Minimum 2 years’ experience in tuning DCS, control loop troubleshooting and design
Minimum 2 years’ electrical and instrumentation aptitude involving the operation, troubleshooting / maintenance of industrial equipment, preferably of the type used in a combined cycle power plant
Minimum 1 year of computer skills for data analysis, including MS Office products including email and Internet
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Ability and willingness to work extended shift hours, call outs, holidays, weekends and overtime
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

GE Mark VI control systems, GE Fanuc PLC
Electrical, Instrumentation or Controls technical certificates or certifications
Knowledge of CMMS software
Familiarity with NERC standards and requirements
Familiar with gas turbine and steam turbines
Proficiency in running rigid conduit, SST tubing and wiring pulling
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical process drawings and P&ID's
Demonstrated communication skills at all levels
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Able to work alone or with help to diagnose and correct electrical, instrumentation and controls problems

Responsibilities

Diagnose cause of electrical, electronic malfunction or failure of operational equipment such as transformers, motors, relays, switches, and control and monitoring devices.
Install wire and conduit for existing and newly installed machines and equipment
Terminate wiring to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment
Replaces faulty wiring and electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices
Diagnose, test, repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards
Replace electric motor bearings
Test faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction
Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment according to specifications
Maintain records of repair, calibrations, and tests conducted
Connect unit to be tested to test equipment such as signal generator, frequency meter, or spectrum analyzer
Understand proper use of electrical and electronic test equipment, read dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacity
Read meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify proper operation
Record maintenance actions taken on work order forms
Open and close valves as required for proper system operation and mechanical isolation
Open and close circuit breakers for proper system operation and electrical isolation
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
Start devices to test their performance
Identify required spare parts for various plant systems
Initiate purchase order for parts
Read and understand technical manuals and system piping and instrumentation diagrams
Make changes to wiring and piping and instrumentation diagrams using AutoCAD programs
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with technical manual procedures
Prepare legible and understandable work orders for required preventative and corrective maintenance
Read, understand, and comply with all plant safety and regulatory procedures
Preserve and clean the control room electronic equipment, I & E shop, and all outside power systems
Maintain, calibrate and repair Combustion Turbine Continuous Emissions Monitor (CEMS) and Data Acquisition System DAS for air permit compliance
Maintain, calibrate and repair Combustion Turbine Remote Emissions Monitoring System (REMS)
Prepare air emissions quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports
Work with 3rd party contractors on various capital projects
Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization

Benefits

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers.
We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).