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Basin Electric Power Cooperative Electrical/Instrumentation and Control Technician I or II - Power Plant in Williston, North Dakota
Job Description
Position Title: Electrical/Instrumentation and Control Technician I or II - Power Plant (UPDATED)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Department/Location: Office of Chief Ops Officer; Pioneer Generation Station/Williston, ND
Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Position Purpose:
This position is responsible to execute maintenance tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively. The incumbent is responsible to provide installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of all plant instrumentation, controls, computer equipment, electrical, and electronic apparatuses of any design voltage on the plant site.
Essential Functions:
Maintain the electrical and instrumentation hardware and software, preventive maintenance and repair, and calibration of all plant electrical and instrumentation equipment to ensure smooth generation system operation. Systems maintained and calibrated include, but are not limited to, continuous emission controls, combustion controls, electrical generation controls, burner controls, water treatment plant controls, electrical relays, analyzers, process scales, networks, computers, servers, and results laboratory instrumentation.
Direct activities of other support or contract personnel and other delegated functions in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.
Troubleshoot plant electrical and instrumentation and control systems to return to service in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records and reports.
Proactively support Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and plant policies and procedures pertaining to safety.
Develop preventative maintenance procedures.
Maintain all Ammonia training in reference to Homeland Security and the Risk Management Plan
Perform LOTO clearance verifications when needed.
Perform and support all planned outages with contractors.
Ensure that tools and equipment are in sound working condition, and perform any other duties, as assigned.
Regularly works on energized circuits of up to 4160 volts alternating current (AC) and/or 600 direct current (DC), and near circuits of 345 kilo-volt (KV) AC and less.
Perform ground maintenance.
Qualifications:
Electrical Instrument Control Technician II:
Two-year electrical, electronic or instrumentation and control or related associates or certificate program; and 2 years of related experience as an Electrician or Instrumentation Technician, of which 1 year is an operating industrial or power plant; or
Electrical or instrument apprenticeship and 2 years related electrical experience, of which 1 year was an operating industrial or power plant; or
High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 4 years of related electrical or instrumentation experience, of which 1 year was at an operating industrial or power plant.
Electrical Instrument Control Technician I:
Two-year electrical, electronic or instrumentation and control or related associates or certificate program; and 3 years of related experience as an Electrician or Instrumentation Technician, of which 2 years were at an operating industrial or power plant; or
Electrical or instrument apprenticeship and 3 years related electrical experience, of which 2 years were at an operating industrial or power plant; or
High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 5 years of related electrical or instrumentation experience, of which 2 years were at an operating industrial or power plant.
Other Requirements:
A high degree of proficiency in both electrical and instrumentation.
Experience working on low-voltage and medium-voltage equipment.
Proficient in using common software including MD Office and productivity software.
Experience in working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) preferred.
A valid driver's license.
Resume required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for personnel in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement for this position.
Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:
This position requires constant standing and walking, frequent sitting; and occasional climbing, bending, reaching, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds. This position also requires the use of tools such as pneumatic and hydraulic calibrators, electrical test equipment, electronic calibrators, oscilloscopes, signal generators, portable analyzers, impact wrenches, drill motors, grinders, drill press, and various hand tools. This position requires good color vision, hand coordination, finger dexterity, good hearing, and the ability to speak. The incumbent must be able to develop plans and goals, present information to others, and work under pressure to meet deadlines. This position frequently works in areas of electrical risks, and occasionally around dirt and dust, chemicals, extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, and at heights up to 500 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. This position must be respirator qualified and able to operate a motor vehicle. Overtime may be required as needed.
Wage : $51.26 - $53.96 per hour
Up to 15% 401K Match
Applicants interested in this opening should go to https: //www.basinelectric.com to apply.
Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.
Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.
Position Electrical/Instrumentation and Control Technician I or II - Power Plant
Category POWER PLANT
Employment Type Full-Time
Location US:ND:Williston
Req ID 1856