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Instrument, Controls, & Electrical Technician
Location: Fort Pierce, FL (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Job Summary:
Seeking a skilled Instrument, Controls, & Electrical (I&C) Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair power plant equipment in a 300 MW combined cycle facility. This role involves working with electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, including generators, turbines, switchgear, motors, and control systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform installation, calibration, testing, and repair of electrical & instrumentation systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems (GE Mark Vie, Cimplicity, HMI).
- Conduct preventative maintenance and performance tests on power generation equipment.
- Work with low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and transformers.
- Ensure compliance with NERC, FRCC, and FPUA reliability standards.
- Maintain logs, generate reports, and support plant operations.
- Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and confined space entry procedures.
- May assist with operations, training, and supervision of temporary technicians.
- Respond to on-call emergencies and work overtime as needed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (AS in Electrical Engineering Tech or ISA Certification preferred).
- 2-5 years of experience in electrical & instrumentation maintenance in a power plant.
- Proficiency in AC/DC circuits, motor control, PLC programming, and network communication.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to interpret technical schematics.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Indoor/outdoor work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
- Exposure to high voltages, chemicals, compressed gases, and rotating equipment.
- Requires climbing, lifting (45 lbs.), kneeling, and working at heights up to 100’.
- Must wear protective gear (hard hats, safety glasses, arc flash clothing, respirators, etc.).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $59,001.40 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- E&I maintenance in a power plant: 2 years (Required)
- AC/DC circuits: 5 years (Required)
- Motor control: 5 years (Required)
- PLC programming: 5 years (Required)
- Network communication: 2 years (Required)
- Pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic: 1 year (Required)
- Generators & turbines Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Pierce, FL 34947 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Pierce, FL 34947: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $59,001 - $85,000
