O&M Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician

GE Vernova

Vancouver, WA

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AutoCAD, Candidate Screening, Capital Project, Career Development, Circuit Breakers, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Control Systems, Data Analysis, Diesel Engine, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Electric Motor, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Replacement, Equipment Specification, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Internet Technology, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Microsoft Office, Motor Control Systems, Performance Testing, Piping, Power Generation, Power Plant, Prescription Drugs, Preventative Maintenance, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Program Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Pumps, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, RMON, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Spectrum Analyzers, Steam Generator, System Operations, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Testing, Unit Test, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Job Description Summary** The ICE Tech must troubleshoot, install and repair electrical systems, electrical / electronic control components of gas turbine, steam turbine, generator and balance of plant mechanical equipment to provide the customer with electrical power. **Job Description** **Essential Responsibilities :** TheO&M Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician must also be fluent with various controls software programs including Rosemount / Emerson DCS, Mark VIe gas & steam turbine controls, various PLC's and local area networks. The power generation and supporting equipment includes gas turbine, steam turbine, diesel engines, generators, triple pressure heat recovery steam generator, air compressors, motors, pumps and motor control centers. As the O&M Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician you will: + Diagnose cause of electrical, electronic malfunction or failure of operational equipment such as transformers, motors, relays, switches, and control and monitoring devices. Must be able to communicate findings to all interested parties + Install wire and conduit for existing and newly installed machines and equipment + Terminate wiring to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment + Replaces faulty wiring and electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices + Diagnose, test, repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards + Replace electric motor bearings + Test faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction + Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment according to specifications + Maintain records of repair, calibrations, and tests conducted + Connect unit to be tested to test equipment such as signal generator, frequency meter, or spectrum analyzer + Understand proper use of electrical and electronic test equipment, read dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacity + Read meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify proper operation + Record maintenance actions taken on work order forms + Open and close valves as required for proper system operation and mechanical isolation + Open and close circuit breakers for proper system operation and electrical isolation + Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts + Start devices to test their performance + Identify required spare parts for various plant systems + Initiate purchase order for parts + Read and understand technical manuals and system piping and instrumentation diagrams + Make changes to wiring and piping and instrumentation diagrams using AutoCAD programs + Perform preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with technical manual procedures + Prepare legible and understandable work orders for required preventative and corrective maintenance + Read, understand, and comply with all plant safety and regulatory procedures + Preserve and clean the control room electronic equipment, I & E shop, and all outside power systems + Maintain, calibrate and repair Combustion Turbine Continuous Emissions Monitor (CEMS) and Data Acquisition System DAS for air permit compliance + Maintain, calibrate and repair Combustion Turbine Remote Emissions Monitoring System (REMS) + Prepare air emissions quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports + Work with 3rd party contractors on various capital projects + Must Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization **Qualifications/Requirements :** + High School Diploma or GED + Minimum of 2 years' instrumentation & controls experience in combine or simple cycle power plant or related industrial environment + Minimum of 2 years' prior training and knowledge of Digital Control Systems and ability to use and modify computer programs + Minimum 2 years' experience in tuning DCS, control loop troubleshooting and design + Minimum 2 years' electrical and instrumentation aptitude involving the operation, troubleshooting / maintenance of industrial equipment, preferably of the type used in a combined cycle power plant + Minimum 1 year of computer skills for data analysis, including MS Office products including email and Internet + Ability and willingness to work extended shift hours, call outs, holidays, weekends and overtime **Desired Characteristics :** + GE Mark VI control systems, GE Fanuc PLC + Electrical, Instrumentation or Controls technical certificates or certifications + Knowledge of CMMS software + Familiarity with NERC standards and requirements + Familiar with gas turbine and steam turbines + Proficiency in running rigid conduit, SST tubing and wiring pulling + Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical process drawings and P&ID's + Demonstrated communication skills at all levels + Ability to write routine reports and correspondence + Able to work alone or with help to diagnose and correct electrical, instrumentation and controls problems **About Us** For U.S. based candidates only,for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position **is $50-$60 per hour.** The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. *The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This position will stay open on the career website until at least June 29, 2026. **Benefits Available to You:** GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits + Our **compensation & benefits** are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. + A **healthy, balanced lifestyle** can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today. + GE invests to provide opportunities to **grow your career** by providing a path for continued on-the-job **learning and development** . **Healthcare benefit** s include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. **Retirement benefits** include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. **Other benefits** include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. Additional Eligibility Qualifications : GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: *The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 23, 2026. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date). GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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