The Tacoma Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility located at the Port of Tacoma in Tacoma, WA, plays a pivotal role in the region's energy landscape. The facility serves as a provider of cleaner fuel alternatives for Alaska's maritime vessels, as well as residential and commercial customers of Puget Sound Energy by supplying essential natural gas reserves, ensuring reliable service even during the most frigid winter days. This multifaceted facility stands as a key contributor to both environmental sustainability and energy security in the Pacific Northwest.
Opportunity Summary
The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the LNG facility by performing expert maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on critical systems, including transmitters, valve actuators, electrical switchgear, and PLC/DCS controls. With a strong focus on maximizing equipment performance, this technician utilizes advanced diagnostic tools and technical expertise to resolve complex issues and drive plant productivity. By adhering to stringent safety protocols and regulatory standards, the IC&E Technician helps optimize operations, enhance profitability, and maintain the highest standards of operational excellence.
Primary Functions
Your scope of responsibility as IC&E Technician will include the following primary functions:
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of transmitters, transducers, valve actuators, and valve limit-torques. Ensure that instrumentation and control systems are functioning correctly to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the LNG facility. Troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical switchgear equipment. Work with electrical systems, including those operating at voltages up to 4,160 volts, ensuring they are in proper working order. Apply in-depth knowledge of PLCs, DCSs, relays, and control systems to diagnose and resolve issues. Utilize complex plant drawings, blueprints, and manuals for repairs. Follow relevant procedures, redline, and create as needed to ensure safe and efficient operations in your area of assignment. Maintain detailed records, logbook notations, and written documentation. Utilize hand and power-driven tools based on blueprints and P&ID's for maintenance and repair tasks. Prioritize safety following lock-out/tag-out procedures and using personal protective equipment. Maximize LNG production and auxiliary equipment efficiency. Contribute to plant profitability by eliminating waste, maintaining productivity, and participating in maintenance activities. Work effectively with team members, establish good working relations with colleagues, and provide assistance with clean-up and housekeeping. Understand and follow regulatory requirements to ensure legal and safe facility operation. Write and maintain equipment logs and reports professionally. Keep records of repairs, maintenance, and calibration activities. Stay updated with industry advancements, regulations, and best practices related to IC&E systems to improve skills and knowledge. Perform emergency operations to maintain electric service and safeguard station equipment as needed. Create Work Requests for identified field maintenance needs. Perform additional tasks as required to support efficient LNG facility operation.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 Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and may give direction to other hourly personnel on matters pertaining to plant operations and maintenance. This role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Industrial plant environment. Physical requirements include the ability to reach, climb, walk, and stoop throughout the work day, as well as the possibility of standing 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, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All personnel 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.
Work Schedule
This position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule, during regular dayshift hours. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.
Compensation
The initial compensation will range from $51.00 or $56.75 per hour.
Job Qualifications
Ability to understand and apply procedures and instructions specific to the assigned area, typically acquired through four years of high school. An associate degree in a technical field—particularly with electrical skills—or graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician program is preferred. Extensive experience as an Instrument, Controls, and Electrical Technician or similar position in a related industry is highly desirable, with prior experience in an operating or generating plant particularly valued. Experience in an LNG facility is a plus. Proven experience working with voltages up to 4,160 volts is highly desirable. Strong troubleshooting skills with PLCs, DCSs, and relays are highly valued. Expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing electrical switchgear equipment. Proficiency in performing non-routine repairs and calibrations of transmitters, transducers, valve actuators, and valve limit-torques. Ability to create, redline, and comprehend procedures and instructions specific to the assigned area. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, contribute in team settings, and apply creative solutions to unique IC&E challenges. Ability to read, understand, and respond to written instructions and logbook notations. Skilled in interpreting and utilizing complex plant drawings, blueprints, and manuals accurately. Thorough knowledge of equipment layouts and plant systems. Proficient in working with blueprints, P&IDs, and hand or power-driven tools. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and proficient computer skills. Maturity, initiative, leadership, sound judgment, and dependability required to effectively direct others. Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license, ensuring it remains in good standing at all times.About NAES
NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.
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.