Maintenance Technician - Instrument and Controls Electrician (IC&E)

Position Summary

The IC&E performs electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant equipment to ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and overall facility condition.This role focuses on the maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of instrumentation, control systems, and associated electrical equipment critical to plant performance and safety.

Responds to call-outs as needed to maintain plant availability. Responsible for the repair, replacement, installation, and removal of equipment and related systems. Duties include inspecting, maintenance, troubleshooting, disassembling, reassembling, and replacing equipment components, as well as monitoring equipment performance and analyzing operating data. While primarily focused on corrective maintenance, they will also support preventive maintenance activities, including troubleshooting and assisting with procedure development and spare parts recommendations.

Supports planning efforts and inventory control by following proper requisition procedures for tools, parts, and supplies. Prepares reports as required by management and plant protocols. Maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, and ensures adherence to plant safety and operational procedures. Actively promotes and maintains a safe and orderly work environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control systems (PLC, DCS, sensors, transmitters, analyzers, etc.)
• Calibrate instruments related to temperature, pressure, flow, level, and emissions monitoring
• Interpret and work from single-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings
• Maintain and troubleshoot control panels, motor control centers (MCCs), and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Ensure all work complies with NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site-specific electrical safety standards
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on system upgrades and commissioning
• Support programming and configuration of distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
• Perform testing and calibration using megohmmeters, hi-pot testers, and other diagnostic tools
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including arc flash, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and hazardous energy control standards
• Assist with commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades
• Respond to plant emergencies and participate in on-call rotations as needed
• Frequently delivers hands-on training and mentorship in specialized technical areas to other team members.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; completion of a formal apprenticeship, trade school, or military training in electrical, instrumentation, or industrial controls.
• Solid understanding of instrumentation principles, control loops, and process automation
• Proficient in use of electrical test equipment and interpretation of test results
• Proficiency in installing, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of field instruments (e.g., pressure, thermocouples, RTD's, flow, level sensors)
• Knowledge of signal types (4-20 mA, HART, Modbus, etc.) and use of diagnostic tools like multimeters, loop calibrators, and communicators
• Experience with motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and low-voltage electrical systems

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Hands-on experience with maintenance of industrial steam boilers, battery storage systems, steam turbines or renewable energy
• Technical expertise may span across mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation and control (I&C) maintenance disciplines.
• Training in SCADA or PLC systems
• Experience with boiler operations and steam systems

Relocation assistance, is available. In addition to a competitive hourly rate, Antora Energy's Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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