Job Description

Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) Technician

The Linden Cogeneration Plant is a 980 MW natural gas combined-cycle cogeneration facility located within the Phillips 66 Refinery in Linden, NJ. In addition to generating electricity, the plant provides process steam to the refinery. The plant is equipped with five GE 7EA gas turbine generators and one GE 7FA gas turbine generator, each exhausting into a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG). The HRSGs are connected to a common steam header, which supplies steam to three steam turbines and the adjacent refinery.

Opportunity Summary

As an Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) Technician, you will be at the heart of ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the plant by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. Your expertise will be essential in diagnosing complex electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, conducting specialized tests, and calibrating systems to optimize performance and prevent failures. Beyond technical responsibilities, you will play a key role in upholding environmental compliance, maintaining accurate documentation, and managing spare parts inventory to support long-term plant reliability.

Your scope of responsibility as EI&C Technician will include the following primary functions:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain instruments, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
• Perform routine inspections and assigned tasks supporting the site's Discharge Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasures (DPCC) Plan, ensuring the safe and environmentally responsible handling of hazardous materials and waste.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on major equipment, systems, and emergency backup systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Monitor electrical and electronic equipment performance to anticipate failures and implement proactive corrective actions.
• Inspect, install, repair, and remove electrical components, including motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries.
• Ensure proper functionality and efficiency of gas turbine generator electrical equipment.
• Locate, diagnose, and repair faults in electrical circuits and equipment to restore operation.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical control systems to ensure proper functionality and integration.
• Calibrate temperature control systems to maintain optimal operating conditions.
• Analyze complex relay trip operations to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Set up test apparatus on electrical equipment to verify performance and identify potential issues.
• Verify proper synchronization of electrical systems and connections through phasing tests.
• Perform direct current (DC) high-potential tests to evaluate insulation integrity and system reliability.
• Use portable megger tests to assess insulation resistance and identify degradation.
• Conduct generator rotor tests, including alternating current (AC) impedance and direct current (DC) resistance evaluations, to verify performance.
• Inspect and calibrate multipoint recorders to maintain measurement accuracy.
• Assess transformer health through specialized electrical tests, such as transformer turns ratio and impedance evaluations.
• Operate and interpret readings from electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes and transistor checkers, to diagnose circuit issues and troubleshoot printed circuit cards.
• Execute block breaker and simulated breaker failure tests to ensure system protection and fault response effectiveness.
• Splice auxiliary power and control cables using proper techniques, excluding wiping lead joints.
• Apply insulation to high-tension equipment using appropriate tape and insulating materials.
• Interpret and create moderately complex electrical wiring and schematic diagrams for troubleshooting and installation.
• Keep accurate records of equipment files, logs, and drawings for designated equipment.
• Oversee spare parts inventory by forecasting needs, tracking stock, and reordering as necessary to maintain plant reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support the upkeep of plant operating manuals, technical references, prints, diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.

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 EC&I Technician reports directly to the IC&E Supervisor and receives general direction from plant management. This role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply 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 may also require 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

Initial starting compensation is $59.87 per hour.

Job Qualifications

We are looking for a skilled Technician with experience in power generation operations and maintenance, coupled with a proven ability to contribute effectively to team success and consistently meet performance standards.

• High school education, providing a foundational understanding of procedures and instructions. Associate Degree in a technical field such as Electrical Technology, Instrumentation or Control Systems is advantageous. Electrical Journeyman or equivalent industrial certification is preferred.
• Must hold a valid TWIC card or be able to obtain one within a designated timeframe.
• Experience with all phases of the instrumentation and electrical trade, including a working knowledge of power plant operations, safety protocols, and electrical hazards.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and electrical maintenance within a power generation facility, industrial environment, or comparable military setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, troubleshoot mechanical defects, and maintain, install, modify, and repair plant electrical systems and equipment.
• Proficiency in computer systems and familiarity with testing equipment such as multimeters, Meggers, and transmitters from manufacturers like Rosemount and ABB.
• Capable of working in high-temperature industrial environments and confined spaces with appropriate PPE while adhering to OSHA safety practices, GMPs, electrical PPE standards, and LOTO procedures.
• Proven experience in inspecting, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of electrical, instrumentation, and control (EIC) systems, including motors, fans, variable frequency drives (VFDs), CEMS stack analyzers, and boiler chemistry instrumentation.
• Highly skilled in troubleshooting instruments connected to Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), with extensive experience in burner management systems, turbine control PLCs, and platforms such as GE MK6, MaxDNA, and AQuatec.
• Strong writing and analytical skills for presenting facts, conclusions, and recommendations in written communications.
• Excellent oral communication skills and a strong mathematical aptitude for conveying technical information effectively.
• 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

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