At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to supporting a culture with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We value individual differences in each other in an effort to create a brighter future in the power generation industry. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering an inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

Compensation ranges from $51.17 and $54.47 per hour

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the power plant and the associated facilities. The IC&E Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems in support of plant management.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment
• Assist in maintaining and controlling spare parts inventory to maintain plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant procedures, operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records
• Supervises contractor/outside technicians performing in-plant electrical and control system repairs/upgrades
• Assist in operation of plant equipment and systems as directed
• Inspect repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts
• Participate in plant housekeeping activities as directed
• Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on DCS, PLC and turbine control equipment
• Maintain all plant instrumentation and electrical test equipment
• Fully support and participate in NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs
• Perform all tasks qualified to perform due to knowledge, experience, training or license held
• Complete other tasks as assigned by plant management

NAES SAFE

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The IC&E Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and works in cooperation with the operating engineers on matters pertaining to the daily operation of the plant.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include standing on feet for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions, or with hazardous materials may be required.

Position requires working an 8-hour shift with the ability to respond to call-ins, work at night, weekends, and holidays, as required to deal with potential problems or outages.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Compensation ranges from $51.17 and $54.47 per hour

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school
• Graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program and two years’ work experience as a technician in a related industry desirable. Four years work experience as a technician with increasing responsibility in a related industry may be substituted for this requirement
• A Massachusetts Electrician license is desirable
• Massachusetts 1C and 3A Hoisting Engineer Licenses are desirable
• Experience in working with voltages up to 4160 volts highly desirable
• Ability to locate, troubleshoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment and/or maintain, install, modify and troubleshoot plant electrical systems and equipment
• Ability to work well with others and be self-directed, as well as apply creative solutions to unique IC&E problems is desirable
• Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, and basic rigging equipment such as winches, hoists and slings
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must have strong personal computer skills

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

• Work experience as a technician with increasing responsibility in a related industry

Education

• High School or better
• Technical/other training or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

• MA Jrneymn Electrcn Lic

Skills

• Calibration
• DCS - Distributed Control System
• Electrical Controls
• Electrical Hazard Awareness
• Electrical Systems
• Instrumentation
• Piping & Instrumentation Design (P&ID)
• Piping&Instrumentation Schematics-Read&Interp
• PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
• Power Plant Fundamentals
• Reading blueprints
• Troubleshooting
• Verbal and Written Communications
• Voltages up to 4160 Volts

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group