Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician

Job Overview
Bayonne Energy Center is a simple-cycle natural gas Power Plant located in Bayonne, NJ with an immediate IC&E opportunity available. Under the general direction and supervision of the O&M Manager or their designee, the Instrument and Controls Technician will install, operate, repair, calibrate, and troubleshoot power plant instrumentation, electrical devices, and control systems. The position performs this work as required, including the job responsibilities listed below. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three-(3) years' experience in power plants or similar industrial applications. However, education offering hands on instrumentation and electrical knowledge can be substituted.

The approved hourly rate for this position is $40 per hour - $60 per hour based on experience and education.

Job Responsibilities
• Performs diagnostics and executes repairs on a wide array of control system hardware and software, with demonstrated expertise in PLCs, DCS, and telemetry. This includes comprehensive servicing of instrument loops and their associated field devices and transmitters.
• Executes systematic root cause analysis to diagnose and resolve complex failures across integrated mechanical, electrical, and operational systems, specializing in electrical apparatus such as transformers, relays, generator controls, and high-voltage distribution networks.
• Installation of new electrical equipment or supervision of, as required.
• Utilize proper use of electrical test equipment and other similar tools in order to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Conducts equipment maintenance (with assistance as required), including cleaning, adjusting, tightening, and performing preventive or corrective maintenance.
• Utilize facility operating procedures and equipment technical manuals to maintain and repair equipment, ensuring operation within specified ranges.
• Monitor critical plant parameters including temperature, vibration, pressure, level, voltage, current, and water chemistry to ensure optimal and safe operating conditions.
• Informs management of any unusual conditions and provides regular updates on job progress.
• Creates, submits, and closes preventative and corrective work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System in a thorough and timely fashion.
• Medium and high voltage switching of electrical systems, such as racking in and out of circuit breakers, opening and closing of disconnect switches.
• Perform routine electrical maintenance on low, medium and high voltage electrical systems to the extent qualified, or supervise a contractor as required.
• Perform routine electrical generator system tests and inspections to the extent qualified, or supervise a contractor as required.
• Implements management-approved capital projects, a process that includes conducting due diligence, submitting proposals, purchase orders and executing all related duties.
• Identify parts and labor for procurement subsequently creating and submitting purchase orders for approval.
• Reads, understands, and complies with all facility regulatory, environmental, health and safety procedures.
• Works overtime and/or irregular hours, including on-call duties, as required to ensure reliable facility operations.

Required Skills / Knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting reports, and coordinating with team members, contractors, and vendors.
• Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. Knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) preferred.
• North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, particularly those related to critical infrastructure protection (CIP) for GO’s and GOP’s in power plant operations.
• Cybersecurity principles related to industrial control systems, including securing PLCs, DCS, and network-connected devices.
• Deploying and maintaining industrial automation networks leveraging communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, and DeviceNet.
• 40CFR Part 75 and Part 60 environmental regulations, as well as EPA Title V permits and other relevant environmental regulations.
• Battery chargers, inverters, battery management systems operation and maintenance.
Experience
• At least three (3) years of experience in power plants or similar industrial applications, Instrumentation & electrical knowledge is required, schooling or education is preferred, with the ability to demonstrate journeyman-level knowledge.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), ABB (800xA) DCS and/or Allen Bradley PLCs, in ladder logic, block diagrams, structured text or other PLC frameworks.
• Gas turbine control systems, such as Siemens FT125 or similar.
• Low, medium, and high voltage switchgear and transformers.
• Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting CEMS systems Experience with CEMS DAHS systems running reports, reviewing data, and troubleshooting alarms and events.

Education Requirements
• School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in industrial Electronics, Electronic Instrumentation, or equivalent engineering studies is preferred
• Instrumentation & Electrical school education preferred.

Physical Requirements
• Perform walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work in environmental conditions that may include extreme temperatures, confined spaces, or at heights.