Qualifications

• Required - high school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school, military or technical training school; preferred - an Associate's Degree in Electronics / Instrumentation Technology
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in instruments and controls.
• Technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have legal authority to permanently work in the U.S.

Additional Functions

• Demonstrate familiarity with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) or possess the capability and willingness to assume CEMS-related responsibilities.
• Familiar with all forms of instruments and valves. Familiar with HART communicators and their    uses/functions.
• Familiar with calibration procedures and their documentation.
• Able to read P&IDs, location drawings, I/O lists, etc.
• Experience with Siemens DCS systems and configuration.
• Experience with PLC systems, HMI’s, and configuration; Allen Bradley Factory Talk experience desired.
• Experience with Ethernet communications and MODBUS TCP/IP.
• Experience with electrically classified and hazardous equipment maintenance and installation.
• Experience with 480V through 5,000-volt motor and circuit breaker controls.
• Knowledge of or previous exposure to electric generating equipment.

 Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires extended working hours and varied shifts including weekend and holiday work. The ability to be “on call” will be required, desirable to live within 1-hour commute of the plant.

• Working in varied outdoor environments such as all-weather conditions, all noise levels, hazardous conditions, and on the full range of outdoor work surfaces.
• The frequent use of protective equipment (i.e. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.) may be required. Work with hazardous materials may also be required.
• Working in proximity to high voltages and current with proper training and equipment, operating heavy equipment and rolling stock and entering confined spaces or hazardous environments may be required while often being exposed to equipment and machinery noises.
• Duties require walking, standing for extended periods of time, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders and stairs, operation of large valves and other tasks requiring up to 100 lbs. of pulling or turning force, and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Eye and hand coordination are required to operate switches, pushbuttons, and other controls.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

All candidates will participate in the post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.