Gillette, WY, 82718, USA
22 days ago
Electrical & Instrument Technician I or II
**Job Description** **Position Title:** Electrical & Instrument Technician I or II **OPEN UNTIL FILLED** **Department/Location:** Office of Chief Ops Officer; Dry Fork Station/Gillette, WY **Company:** Basin Electric Power Cooperative **Position Purpose:** This position is responsible to execute maintenance tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively. The incumbent will 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. This position is expected to have strong skills in both electrical and instrumentation. **Essential Functions:** + Work with planning and scheduling staff under the direction of the Supervisor, Electrical & Instrument or Lead Electrical & Instrument. + Maintain the electrical and instrumentation hardware and software, preventive maintenance and repair, and calibration of all plant Electrical & Instrumentation equipment to ensure smooth generation system operation. Systems maintained and calibrated include: 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. + Troubleshoot plant electrical and instrumentation and control systems to return to service in a timely manner. Troubleshoot and maintain the scrubber control system, distributed control system, and continuous emissions monitoring systems. + Maintain accurate records and reports. + Learn the asset management software (currently Asset Suite) and work order system to a level capable of creating work requests, and finding and completing work orders. Also, have the ability to use the system to find parts and any other resources required to complete the task. + Proactively support Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and plant policies and procedures pertaining to safety. + Ensure tools and equipment are in sound working condition and perform cleaning duties, as assigned. + Perform service and repair on electrical apparatus including splicing, soldering, taping, and repairing cords, switches, and light sockets. This includes regularly working on energized circuits of up to 600 volts alternating current (AC) and/or direct current (DC), and near circuits of 25KV AC and less. **Qualifications:** **Electrical Instrument Technician II:** + Two-year electrical, electronic, or instrumentation program, and two years of experience as an Electrician or Instrumentation Technician; or + Completion of an electrical or instrument apprenticeship and two years of related electrical experience, of which one year was as an Electrician or Instrument Technician at an operating industrial or power plant. **Electrical Instrument Technician I:** + Two-year electrical, electronic, or instrumentation program, and three years of experience as an Electrician or Instrumentation Technician; or + Completion of an electrical or instrument apprenticeship and three years of related electrical experience, of which two years were as an Electrician or Instrument Technician at an operating industrial or power plant. + High degree of proficiency in both electrical and instrumentation. **Other Requirements:** + Experience working on low-voltage and medium-voltage equipment. + Working knowledge of electrical drawings, troubleshooting, and repairs. + Proficient with computers, common operating systems, and productivity software. + 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. The incumbent operates tools and equipment, and works with wiring, chains falls, hoists for lifting valves, fork lifts, and carts, for moving material. 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/goals, present information to others, and work under pressure. This position frequently works in areas of electrical risks; and occasionally around dirt/dust, chemicals, extreme heat/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 drive a motor vehicle. **Wage** : $53.33 - $54.79 per hour **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 & Instrument Technician I or II **Category** POWER PLANT **Employment Type** Full-Time **Location** US:WY:Gillette **Req ID** 1992
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