PacifiCorp

Instrument and Controls Technician

PacifiCorp$119K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of journey-level experience in instrument and control maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Proficient in analog and digital controls, environmental measurement, and microprocessor-based instrumentation.
  • Experience with DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems.
  • Knowledgeable in water chemistry monitoring and controls.
  • Familiar with AC/DC theory and applicable test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and calibrate turbine and combustion control systems to ensure reliable operation.
  • Test and repair continuous emission monitoring systems to meet environmental standards.
  • Calibrate water treatment instrumentation for accurate chemistry control.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance and calibration activities.
  • Consult manuals and schematics to resolve maintenance challenges.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and fixed contributions.
  • Life insurance and voluntary benefits such as pet insurance.
  • Tuition Assistance for career development.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and additional paid leaves such as parental and bereavement.
Full Job Description
Instrument and Controls Technician We're seeking an Instrument and Control Technician to maintain and repair plant instrumentation and control systems to provide accurate and safe control of power generations units and auxiliaries under the direction and review of maintenance supervisor. Responsibilities - Inspect, repair, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance of plant control systems such as turbine controls, combustion control systems, and associated modules, input/output devices, peripheral equipment, and external instrumentation to ensure correct and reliable operation of control systems. - Test, repair, and calibrate scrubber automatic control and monitoring equipment, stack flue gas monitoring system, and other continuous emission monitoring equipment to comply with environmental standards. - Test, repair, and calibrate water treatment instrumentation so operations personnel can accurately control plant chemistry. - Test, repair, and calibrate plant instrumentation and controls on plant processes. - Keep records such as daily work reports, preventative maintenance records, equipment maintenance records, and instrument calibration records. - Study reference manuals, process control diagrams, blueprints, and schematics and consult with supervisor, vendors and manufacturers' representatives to research maintenance problems. Requirements The successful candidate must have at least three years of journey-level instrument and control experience in calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting in the following areas: 1. - Analog and digital controls (electronics & pneumatic): pressure, level, temperature, flow - Environmental measurement: NOx, SOx, opacity, CO2, oxygen - Microprocessor-based instrumentation: DCS, SCADA, PLC systems - Water chemistry, monitoring: pH control, silica, conductivity, density, and controls - AC I DC theory - Test equipment and troubleshooting - Personal and equipment protection In addition to the experience requirement, applicants must also have either (a) completed an electrical and instrumentation certification from an accredited institution; or (b) have completed the following coursework: - Mathematics: Algebra, Trig, Geometry, and/or Industrial Math 6 semester hrs. - Electricity AC & DC Fundamentals 10 semester hrs. - Instrumentation Measurement 12 semester hrs. - Electronics: PLC, DCS, Computer Basics 12 semester hrs. Additional Information Req Id: 114624 Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25 Primary Location: HUNTINGTON, UT Department: Power Supply Schedule: FULL TIME, 100% onsite Personnel Subarea: IBEW 57 PS Hiring Range: $57.48 BENEFITS: At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about your physical health - your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle. Our Benefits include: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute. - Life insurance - Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance - Tuition Assistance - Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices. Work Life Balance - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union) - Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance - Paid Parental Leave - Paid Bereavement Leave - Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

About PacifiCorp

PacifiCorp is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. PacifiCorp is an electric power company that operates in six western states: Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. PacifiCorp provides electricity to 1.9 million customers and has 8,000 employees.
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