Electrician and Instrument Technician

Job Title

This position is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility.

Key Accountabilities

• This includes evaluating, maintaining and repairing (low, medium, high voltage) breakers, switch gear, switch yards, motor control centers, AC & DC motors, electrical disconnect, transformers, lighting panels, HVAC UPS, batteries, charger, inverters and VFD (120Volt AC to 345KVAC).

• Evaluate, maintain, and repair electrical equipment & controls, relay protection schemes, electrical monitoring equipment, pneumatic controls, valve operators and controls, ignition systems, various operating gauges, instruments, PLC's and alarms.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control equipment and instrumentation.

• Perform trouble-shooting activities on all plant electrical equipment. Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems, read and interpret online diagrams, electrical protection scheme, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals.

• Participate in major maintenance projects, including equipment overhauls and removal and replacement of major units and parts. Inspects and monitors work of third-party contractors during major equipment repair or installation.

• Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; crawl to the through confined areas; correctly wear and work using self-contained breathing apparatus

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• High school graduate or GED, trade school, related military service training programs, or technical training school programs required.

• Minimum of five years maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field preferred.

• Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.

• Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to electrical maintenance

• Must provide positive influence to the maintenance, operations, and management team.

• Working knowledge of CMMS. Familiarity with Maximo preferred.

• Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred.

Experience working on voltages up to 4160v, preferred

Experience working on transmitters, valve actuators/positioners, control systems a plus

**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.

Key Metrics

Meet or exceed all annual business objectives – including but not limited to:

• Safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.

• Production: Direct O&M activities to meet or exceed commercial availability target.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

Hays Plant Texas