Distributed Control System (DCS) Technician - Hays Power Plant

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the safe, regulatory compliant, and efficient operation of a 1,000 megawatt combined cycle plant, utilizing four (4) GE / Alstom GT24 1x1 Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Generating Units.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities :

Evaluate, maintain, and repair electrical equipment & controls, relay protection schemes, electrical monitoring equipment, pneumatic controls, valve operators and controls, ignition systems, various operating gauges, instruments, PLC's and alarms.

Familiar with logic schematics.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control equipment and instrumentation.
• Familiar with the use of computer-based trending tools.
• Perform trouble-shooting activities on all plant DCS-controlled equipment. Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems, read and interpret online diagrams, electrical protection scheme, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals.
• Participate in major maintenance projects, including equipment overhauls and removal and replacement of major units and parts.

Inspects and monitors work of third-party contractors during major equipment repair or installation.

Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more;

crawl to the through confined areas; correctly wear and work using self-contained breathing apparatus

• On-call support is required, both remote and onsite.
• The position may include light travel for emergent support of other sites.

Skill Requirements, Education, and Experience :

• Five (5) plus years maintaining and updating Distributed Control System Hardware, Network, Data Historians, and Logic. ABB Advant experience preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent,
• Experience gained through college degree programs, trade school, related military service training programs, or technical training school programs and / or certifications is applicable to some of the skills listed
• Additional professional training preferred.
• Minimum of five years maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field preferred.
• Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
• Must provide positive influence to the maintenance, operations, and management team.
• Working knowledge of CMMS. Familiarity with Maximo preferred
• Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred.

LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE.

Key Metrics

Meet or exceed annual business plan objectives - including but not limited to :

• Safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Operational excellence and commercial availability.
• Continuous improvement initiatives.
• Financial metrics.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

San Marcos, Texas

Texas

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