E&I Technician- A

Conemaugh Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1700-MW rated coal-fired power plant.

This position will be responsible for activities related to coal handling of deliveries. The E&I Technician-A is the first of four progressions to the E&I Technician position. A fully qualified Apprentice 1 is responsible for in depth knowledge of the following plant equipment: Bottom Ash and Pyrite Removal System, Coal Pulverizers, Generator, Excitation Systems, Turbine and Governor Control Systems and the Auxiliary Gas feed Startup Boilers. The Apprentice 1 must also have a basic knowledge of all other equipment including equipment layout; nomenclature and purpose; and inspection guidelines for electrical and instrumentation equipment. This position is accountable for maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment in the generating station to ensure maximum availability and efficiency of equipment. Assisting in troubleshooting of instrumentation and electrical problems is required. The incumbent should understand analytical instrumentation, process controls, and computer systems, including hardware and software including the Microsoft Family of software. The incumbent ensures all aspects of employee safety including implementation of safe work practices and promoting safety awareness.

• Ability to perform the duties of the position in a safe manner.
• Maintain plant electrical and instrumentation systems & equipment of the generating units
• Assist in troubleshooting of instrumentation problems and/or electrical problems.
• Documents work performed to support maintenance information in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, off shifts, for forced outages, planned outages and maintenance outages - may be called out at any hour during a normal work week or weekends

• Successful completion of the E&I entry level test is required.

Other Desirable Skills

• Ability to learn station electrical and instrumentation systems and safety procedures
• Use of digital multimeters, test equipment for pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, general diagnostic knowledge for troubleshooting station equipment and switchgear
• Above average problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstration of mathematical aptitude
• Ability to rack out breakers and perform repairs while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of basic cause and effect logic
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Good communication skills and demonstrated computer skills.