I&C Technician (Senior or Level II)

JOB INFORMATION

• • Job Title: I&C Technician (Senior or Level II)• Grade: Technical 41 (or) Technical 40• Job Code: 127968 (or) 127967

JOB SUMMARY

** This job is being posted across two skill levels (Level II and Senior). Applicants will be considered only for the higher of the levels in which they qualify. **

Maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots power plant control systems in support of efficient generation of power under varying conditions.

• LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• • Directs activities of I&C contractors and vendors.• All other duties as assigned.• Trouble shoots and maintains all AC/DC control circuits and components.• Perform required testing of various safety systems such as ESD, fire detection and gas detection systems.• Provide detailed troubleshooting and programming modifications for Programmable Logic Control/Distributed Control Systems and HMI systems.• Serves as a technical resource to operations personnel and lower technician positions.• Completes and publishes calibration and testing reports for documentation purposes.• Performs complex maintenance, configuration and calibration of process and safety instrumentation utilized in the multitude of processes involved in electrical generation.• Serves as a mentor and assists with training entry level technicians.• Direct, plan and conduct assignments of a complex nature serving in a lead role.• Schedules and coordinates daily activities with peer operations personnel and is able to negotiate scheduling conflicts.

REQUIREMENTS

• LEVEL II*

• • Associate's Degree in a technical discipline, And 1 year experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or• High School Diploma/GED  And 3 years experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or• Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 and 2 years experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls.• A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in an Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls field is equivalent to 1 year of Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls experience.
• • High School Diploma/GED And 7 years experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or• Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 and 6 years experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls.• A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in an Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls field is equivalent to 1 year of Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls experience.• Experience must include 3 years Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls experience in a power plant or other process controlled environment including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing.
• • May be required to cross-train in various crafts and operation departments at various times of the year.• May work under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment.• May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.• Required to work in a multi-craft crew including Mechanics, Electricians, Insulators, Instrument & Controls Technicians, and Machinist who work together to support the operations of the plant.• May require travel.• May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground and in confined spaces.• May be required to work overtime and weekends and holidays.• May be required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call and call-outs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LIFTING AND OTHER WEIGHT REQMTS

• General Requirements

• • Occasionally:Sitting• Occasionally:Crawling• Occasionally:Repetitive Motions• Frequently:Standing• Frequently:Walking• Frequently:Pushing• Frequently:Pulling• Frequently:Climbing• Frequently:Stooping• Frequently:Kneeling• Frequently:Crouching• Frequently:Reaching• Frequently:Grasping• Frequently:Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• • Frequently:Lifting up to 50 lbs• Frequently:Carrying up to 50 lbs
• • Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials;• The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools;• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage;• Performing firefighting duties – Fire fighter duties does not include responding to incipient stage/coal fires;• The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component;• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;
• • Advanced knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers/Distributed Control Systems and Human Machine Interface equipment and the ability to make significant programming changes under engineering guidance.• Ability to read and interpret advanced Instrumentation and control drawings.• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in the use of hand tools.• Demonstrated ability to take on additional responsibility.• Advanced knowledge of fundamental instrumentation and control concepts.• Advanced knowledge of maintenance, testing, installation and repair of most types of instrumentation and control components.• Strong ability to communicate with individuals at various levels throughout the organization.• Basic computer skills using MS Office.• Demonstrated leadership in IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture.• Advanced knowledge of AC/DC control circuits and components.
• • Pre-Employment Drug Screen• Pre-Employment Physical• Audiogram Baseline• Respiratory History• Job Specific Physical Assessment• This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.

SALARY RANGE

Level II:  $75,046 - $93,746 Senior: $82,035 - $102,606