Minimum 10 years of instrumentation experience, including 5 years in power plant process control.
Strong computer aptitude with the ability to learn and use plant‑specific software and control systems.
Technical Skills:
Calibrate and simulate current, voltage, pressure, and temperature (RTDs and thermocouples).
Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and control documentation.
Perform control valve calibration and basic electrical troubleshooting.
Apply lockout/tagout procedures safely and effectively
Use DCS trending and diagnostics to support advanced troubleshooting.
Configure and communicate with PLCs, protection relays, and turbine control systems.
Support gas and steam turbine start‑up routines and inspections.
Calibrate turbine systems including gas valves, EHC systems, thrust, and VIGVs.
Coordinate and lead major inspection activities, including C‑inspections
Working Conditions:
Plant site based, frequent field visits.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be willing and able to work occasional 10-hour work days when required, as well as rotating on-call periods.
Walking, reaching, lifting, climbing etc. (Up to 50 pounds).
Work with hazardous materials occasionally.
Additional Details:
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Wage: $47.00
Union: UWUA 564
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.
As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test is required, subject to applicable law.
In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.
The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.
Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!
Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.
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Your Opportunity
One Permanent Full Time Position.
Capital Power is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician II to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a steam and gas‑fired cogeneration facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting plant controls, instrumentation, and computer‑based systems that are critical to plant availability, efficiency, and reliability.
You will contribute to our team by:
Diagnose and resolve plant control and instrumentation issues that impact availability, efficiency, and reliability.
Monitor gas turbines start to ensure dispatch targets are met, initiate corrective actions, and document start failures.
Perform testing and commissioning activities during major outages, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors.
Develop procedures, test plans, and accept criteria for integrated plant systems and computerized control schemes.
Develop and implement control system programming and configuration changes.
Maintain cybersecurity for industrial control systems, including backups and patching of cyber assets.
Troubleshoot ICS cards, controllers, and network components; oversee ICS service contracts.
Support operator workstations, HMIs, DCS platforms, and plant networks (e.g., fiber and serial converters)
This role supports a diverse and technically complex facility, including: Steam and gas turbines, HRSGs, duct burners, package boilers
Gas metering and regulation systems
Steam metering stations and auxiliary equipment
Black start diesel generator systems
What you will bring to the role:
Education:
Associate degree in a relevant technical discipline (preferred).
Capitalpower · Midland, MI