Electrician

Job Description IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for an Electrician at Tamworth Biomass Power Plant located in Tamworth, New Hampshire. Joining IPSC means you’ll be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K and provides a range of benefit options that will cover your wellness needs. IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States. Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety and environmental. With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPSC provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management and development expertise to a variety of power assets.   Job Summary The Electrical Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments and electrical equipment in the power plant and the associated facilities. The Electrical Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, calibration, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.   Job Functions Monitor facility electrical process, instrumentation and control equipment for proper operation. Troubleshoot problems associated with electrical and instrumentation control systems components. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility electrical equipment to include variable frequency drives, motors, starters, etc. Maintain/troubleshoot/program the GE Series 6 Programmable Logic Control system. Maintain preventative maintenance records for electrical equipment. Maintain inventory control of electrical and instrumentation spare parts. Assist with scheduling and coordinating outside contractor work on instrumentation and electrical equipment. Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on process controls equipment that includes electro pneumatic positioners, control valves and transmitters. Maintain and troubleshoot faults with the Fisher Provox Digital Control System. Maintain/troubleshoot/audit boiler continuous emissions monitoring equipment. Maintain preventative maintenance records for instrumentation and control equipment. Demonstrate proficiency with common test instruments to include the Fluke, Megger, Signal Generator, Amprobe, etc. Demonstrate proficiency in reading electrical schematics and diagrams. Participate in required company safety training. Maintaining and troubleshooting air conditioning equipment. Installing new electrical equipment and systems for plant modifications and improvements.   Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. High School Graduate Graduation from an accredited Electrical Technician Program or two years of work experience as a technician in a related industry. Experience in working with voltages up to 4160 volts highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools. Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and can work without direct supervision. Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery. Work within and insure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures. Must be able to respond to audio alarms and variations of sound. Basic data entry/computer skills Work as a team. Must be able to pool our knowledge and energy to work in tandem to completely understand and productively respond to all the business challenges.   Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, high voltage protective equipment and other equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties. Work with hazardous materials may be required. Requires working extended working hours, varied shifts or 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday work as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions. On call status (day and night) may be required. Includes working indoors and outdoors. Includes working with high temperature liquid and high voltage equipment.   Physical Abilities that is commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical requirements include: possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting 50 pounds. All employees 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. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility. Must be able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces and in extreme heat and cold conditions.   IHI Power Services Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.   All applicants must apply online at www.ihipower.com