Power Plant – Master Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician - Springdale PA

Job Description   IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for a Master I&C Technician at our Springdale, PA plant. The position is an Onsite role with no ability to work remotely. The position will report to the Maintenance Manager.    Job Summary   The Master I&C Technician performs the operation and maintenance duties of the power plant and the supporting equipment and systems.   The Master I&C Technician operates from established and well-known procedures under minimum supervision, performing duties independently with only general direction given. The Master I&C Technician encounters recurring work situations of moderate complexity, with occasional variations from the norm. Decisions are made within prescribed operating and casualty procedures and guidelines.   The Master I&C Technician must perform work in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, in compliance with all environmental permits at all times. The Master I&C Technician must effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow plant personnel relative to the condition of the plant equipment and performance and provide suggestions for plant improvements. The Master I&C Technician must perform duties in such a way as to result in an optimum cost-benefit ratio. All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customer's needs are being met.     Job Functions   Assist in start-up, shut-down, and normal operations of power plant systems. Operate major auxiliary apparatus such as air compressors, gas compressors, chillers, and cooling systems. Perform operating tests and inspections and make repairs and adjustments to equipment assigned to achieve proper operating conditions. Prepares and oversees LOTO packages. Perform routine water chemistry analysis and operate continuous Emissions Monitoring equipment. Maintain logs as assigned. Maintains all plant instruments and electrical and mechanical systems. Report any abnormal or irregular conditions that develop during the progress of the work and take corrective measures. Complete other tasks as required by the Operations and Maintenance Manager.     Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.   Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school. Minimum of two years of experience in Power Plant Operations and Maintenance.   Experience in operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems is required. Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, industrial safety, hazardous waste management, and inspection/recording of plant parameters is highly desirable. Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process control is desirable. Extensive working knowledge of the power plant industry is desirable. Must successfully complete a plant operator's knowledge examination.     Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - that may be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position   Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communication skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools. Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and have the ability to work without direct supervision. Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery. Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures. Must be able to respond to audio alarms and variations of sound. Basic data entry/computer skills. Work as a team. Must be able to pool our knowledge and energy to work in tandem to completely understand and productively respond to all of the business challenges.     Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.   Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, high voltage protective equipment and other equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties. Work with hazardous materials may be required. Requires working extended working hours, varied shifts or 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday work as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions.  On call status (day and night) may be required. Includes working indoors and outdoors.     Physical Abilities - commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.  The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   Physical requirements include possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting 50 pounds. All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility. Must be able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces and in extreme heat and cold conditions.