Find & Apply For Electrical and Electronics Technician Jobs in Byron, California

DGC Operations, LLC A Subsidiary of Diamond Generating Corp.

Job Description Title:

Instrument Control & Electrical (IC&E) Technician (non-exempt)

Location:

Byron, CA Basic Function:

This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, controls, and electrical/electronic systems at a natural gas fired power generation facility consisting of four (4)

GE LM6000

turbine packages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates personal accountability for safety by incorporating safe work practices into every activity, complying with all established safety and health policies and procedures, and helping identify, eliminate, or effectively manage workplace risks. 1. Operates gas turbine generators and associated auxiliary equipment in accordance with applicable permits, operating procedures, and dispatch coordinator direction. 2. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and other instrumentation and control equipment in accordance with plant and vendor procedures. Receives, unloads, and properly stores plant parts and supplies. 3. Installs, calibrates, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. 4. Troubleshoots and maintains high-voltage electrical equipment above 4,160 volts, DC backup power systems, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment. 5. Assists with developing preventive maintenance (PM) job plans and procedures. 6. Implements assigned plant improvements and modifications. 7. Maintains strict compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and requirements. 8. Works overtime and responds to callouts as needed. 9. Uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document labor and materials, identified problems, completed corrective actions, and required follow-up, maintaining a complete equipment maintenance history. 10. Prepares required records and reports accurately and on time. 11. Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment. 12. Schedules, coordinates, supports, and monitors contractors performing assigned work. 13. Collaborates with other team members and departments to help the site achieve its performance goals. 14. Supports team member development and cross-training activities. 15. Performs other duties as assigned by Plant Management. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and are not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Qualifications 1. High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a trade school, relevant military technical training program, or other accredited technical training program is required. Additional professional or specialized technical training is preferred. 2. Minimum of five years of control electronics experience in a power generation facility or process plant. Experience with machinery repair and industrial control systems is preferred. 3. Ability to apply mathematical concepts—including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry—to practical plant operations and maintenance situations. 4. Working knowledge of digital control system modifications, programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, Visual Basic logic development and editing, and integrated plant data acquisition, storage, and monitoring systems. 5. Thorough knowledge of electrical circuits, electrical machines, low- and high-voltage switchgear, and gas turbine instrumentation and controls. 6. Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose system problems; read and interpret blueprints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals; use and modify applicable computer programs; and develop or complete required records and reports. 7. Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) experience and ability to troubleshoot and repair all associated equipment is preferred. 8. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with plant personnel, vendors, contractors, and technical support personnel. 9. Ability to read, understand, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 10. Knowledge of hazards associated with maintaining power plant equipment and machinery, and the safety precautions required to control those hazards. Ability to work in strict accordance with all applicable safety procedures. 11. Ability to prepare clear, accurate routine reports and business correspondence. 12. Ability to develop clear written procedures for inclusion in the DGC-Ops procedure system. 13. Ability to detect and respond to audible alarms and variations in sound. 14. Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirement Frequency Bending/Stooping/Kneeling Frequent Climbing Frequent Full Motor Capability Frequent Hearing Frequent High Eye-Hand Coordination Frequent Keyboarding Frequent Lifting - Heavy (>50 lbs.) Frequent Lifting - Medium (< 50 lbs.) Frequent Reaching/Pulling/Pushing Frequent Sight Acuity Far Occasional Sight Acuity Near Frequent Sight Depth & Color Acuity Frequent Sitting at Video Display Terminal Frequent Standing and/or Walking Frequent Talking (Loud and/or Clear) Occasional Note that these physical requirements will not preclude disabled applicants who may be reasonably accommodated under the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA").

Environmental/Work Conditions:

Condition Frequency Business Travel Occasional Dirty/Dusty Environment Occasional Extreme Temperatures Occasional Fumes/Mists/Odors/Gases/Poor Ventilation Occasional Mandatory Overtime Work Frequent Noisy Work Areas Frequent Rotating Shift Work Frequent Scheduled Weekend Work Frequent Work from

Elevated Position Frequent Hourly Range:

$48.03 - $67.19