ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (LEVEL DOE)

ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (LEVEL DOE) Posting Start Date: 10/1/26 Job Description: POSITION PURPOSE This position is at our Dry Fork Station location in Gillette, WY. This position is open to varying levels of experience. Executes maintenance tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively. This position assists with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of all plant instrumentation, controls, computer equipment, electrical, and electronic apparatuses of any design voltage on the plant site. ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, work with planning and scheduling staff. - Maintain the electrical and instrumentation hardware and software, preventive maintenance and repair, and calibration of all plant electrical and instrumentation equipment to ensure smooth generation system operation. Systems maintained and calibrated include continuous emission controls, combustion controls, electrical generation controls, burner controls, water treatment plant controls, electrical relays, analyzers, process scales, networks, computers, servers, and results laboratory instrumentation. - Troubleshoot plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems to return to service in a timely manner. Troubleshoot and maintain the scrubber control system, distributed control system, and continuous emissions monitoring systems. - Maintain accurate records and reports. - Learn the asset management software (currently Asset Suite) and work order system to a level capable of creating work requests and finding and completing work orders. Also, have the ability to use the system to find parts and any other resources required to complete the task. - Proactively support Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and plant policies and procedures pertaining to safety. - Ensure that tools and equipment are in sound working condition and perform cleaning duties as assigned. - Perform service and repair on electrical apparatus including splicing, soldering, taping, and repairing cords, switches, and light sockets. This includes regularly working on energized circuits of up to 600 volts alternating current (AC) and/or direct current (DC), and near circuits of 25KV AC and less. - Repair systems and equipment in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with all safety regulations. - Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Associate's degree in electrical, electronic, or instrumentation program, and 2 years of experience as an Electrician or Instrumentation Technician; or - Completion of an electrical or instrument apprenticeship and 2 years of related electrical experience, of which 1 year was as an Electrician or Instrument Technician at an operating industrial or power plant. - A valid driver's license. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS This position requires constant standing and walking; frequent sitting; and occasional climbing, bending, reaching, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds. The incumbent operates tools and equipment, and works with wiring, chains falls, hoists for lifting valves, fork lifts, and carts, for moving material. This position requires good color vision, hand coordination, finger dexterity, good hearing, and the ability to speak. This position frequently works in areas of electrical risks; and occasionally around dirt/dust, chemicals, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, and at heights up to 500 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. This position must be respirator qualified. KEY SKILLS - Experience working on low-voltage and medium-voltage equipment. - Knowledge of electrical drawings, troubleshooting, and repairs. - Ability to develop plans/goals, present information to others, and work under pressure. - Proficient with computers, common operating system and productivity software. Wage: $59.35 - 61.10/hour