Electrical Instrument Mechanic III - Kincaid (Maintenance)
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Job Summary
This position is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility. The pay rate for this position is $39.69 per hour. Role is also eligible for Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.Job Description
• 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.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform trouble-shooting activities on all plant electrical 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 maintain respirators.
• This includes evaluating, maintaining and repairing (low, medium, high voltage) breakers, switch gear, switch yards, motor control centers, AC & DC motors, electrical disconnect, transformers, lighting panels, HVAC UPS, batteries, charger, inverters and VFD (120Volt AC to 345KVAC).
Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree, technical school certificate or military training in the instrument controls field or a closely related field is highly desired.
•The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, electrical control drawings, and maintenance instruments manuals.
•Instrumentation background, e.g. calibrating transmitters, actuators, PH probes and work with PLC's.
Physical requirements:
•Position requires working on feet for extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules.
•Must be able to frequently climb stairs; climb ladders to and work from elevated platforms and walkways at elevations of 75 feet or more.
•This job requires the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions while exposed to heat, cold, operating machinery, energized wires, loud noise, dust, grease, oil and fumes.
• The job also requires carrying, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, chemical suits, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.)
Job Family
Plant OperationsCompany
Luminant Power LLCLocations
Kincaid, IllinoisIllinoisWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
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