Controls Technician Jobs in New York

CVEC OMT-ICE

We are currently recruiting for an OMT-ICE position at our Cricket Valley Energy Plant in Dover Plains NY. Cricket Valley Energy is a state-of-the-art nominally rated 1100 MW facility that employs a 3 X 1 X 1 configuration with GE 7FA.05 Combustion Turbines, ALSTOM HRSG and Alstom Steam Turbines.

The position will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, controls, computers, and electrical systems of the facility. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, the Combustion Turbine Generators, Steam Turbine Generator, HRSG, and auxiliary equipment. OMT-ICE’s must strictly adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety. The position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Job Description

Under the general direction and supervision of the Maintenance Manager installs, repairs, calibrates and troubleshoots power plant instrumentation, electrical devices, and controls. Performs instrumentation, control and electrical work as required including, but not limited to, the following:

· Diagnoses and repairs the cause of instrument and control system malfunctions. Including transmitters, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), plant or distributive control systems, instrument loops, flow meters, pressure probes, temperature probes, and level probes.

· Diagnoses and repairs the cause of electric equipment and electric control systems malfunctions. Including equipment such as transformers, relays, switches, transmitters and control, generator monitoring and controls systems, medium and high voltage distribution systems and monitoring devices.

· Installs new electrical equipment as required.

· Properly uses electrical test equipment and other similar tools.

· Performs (with assistance as needed) the maintenance of equipment by cleaning, adjusting, tightening, performing preventative or corrective maintenance and identifying equipment in need of corrective maintenance. Writes, submits, and clears corrective work orders for approval.

· Initiates purchase orders, coordinates with and directs outside contractors, as required, to ensure completion of position responsibilities.

· Ability to perform 480V and high voltage switchyard basis electrical systems maintenance (consistent with EE electrical safety practices) and/or supervise outside contractors in the performance of such work including the development of work scope and bid analysis.

· Ability to perform routine generator electrical system test and inspections to the extent qualified and or supervise an outside contractor as required.

Experience & Qualifications

Includes, but not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned by Facility Management as needed:

· Reads meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, and hours of operation, pressure, and fluid levels control, pressure switches, transmitter calibration, circuit board replacement.

· Keeps O&M Managers fully informed of unusual conditions and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations.

· Visually inspects and listens to equipment to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.

· Uses facility operating procedures and equipment technical manuals to maintain and repair facility equipment and ensure equipment is operated within operating range.

· Fully supports the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System by displaying a proficiency in using the system and dedication to the facility maintenance philosophy. Performs CMMS data entry and work order close-out in a thorough and timely fashion.

· Shows diligence in documenting spare parts usage and re-ordering.

· Opens and closes circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.

· Performs capital project and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by the FM.

· Repairs, replaces, dismantles and examines defective parts along with lubricating and cleaning parts.

· Diagnoses cause of electrical and operational malfunction or failure of equipment.

· Reads, understands and complies with all regulatory and facility safety procedures.

· Work overtime, or irregular hours as needed to support reliable operation of the facility.

· Maintains the cleanliness of their designated areas.

· May be required to operate a fork lift and similar equipment.

· May be required to drive a licensed motor vehicle to supply or repair facilities to deliver or retrieve parts or materials for the facility.

· Document and maintain all CEMS systems per the facility QA/QC program.

· Cooperates and participates as a team member.

· Cover duties of OMT if required.

Experience/Education

· High School diploma or equivalent required.

· Instrumentation & Electrical school education preferred.

· This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience working in power plants.

· Experience with GE turbine control system is preferred.

· Experience with low, medium, and high voltage switchgear and transformers is preferred.

· Preferred CEMS maintenance/Trouble shooting experience.

· DCS to I/O to field device troubleshooting experience is required.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers dexterously to operate tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and communicate orally.

· The employee must be able to transport up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $54.09 per hour

Work Location: In person