General Purpose
Union Field Operations Careers
Responsibilities
A Control and Electrical Technician (CET) repairs plant instrumentation and control systems under the direction of a maintenance supervisor. Candidate is qualified to install, modify, adjust, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair (a) AC and DC electrical power and auxiliary supply equipment (low voltage and medium voltage), (b) pneumatic and hydraulic sensing, measuring and control equipment, (c) general electrical work, (d) data acquisition systems, coordinated control, supervisory, communications systems, telemetering and other control schemes in and associated with steam plant facilities. Candidate must have working knowledge of and be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams. When assigned, candidate may direct and instruct trainees and helpers. With appropriate training may perform other maintenance functions as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must provide documented journeyman level experience, and pass a written test demonstrating journeyman level
- knowledge.
- Demonstrated academic courses in mathematics, electrical theory, and electronics.
- Knowledge of plant control systems such as turbine control computer, plant computer monitoring systems.
- Must be able, when necessary, to work rotating 12 hour shifts.
- Ability to test, repair and calibrate plant instruments and controls.
- Knowledge of computer software.
- Ability to instruct and train apprentices in maintenance of plan instrumentation and control systems.
Preferences
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Distributed Control System (DCS), in particular Emerson Ovation.
- Completion of an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Electronics, Instrumentation & Controls, Control Systems or Engineering
Additional Information
Primary Location: Point of Rocks, WY
Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt - Union
Hiring Range: 40.34
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.
It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
About PACIFICORP
PacifiCorp is a regulated electric company serving 1.7 million retail customers, including residential, commercial, industrial and other customers in portions of the states of Utah, Oregon, Wyoming, Washington, Idaho and California. During the year ended December 31, 2008, PacifiCorp owned, or had interests in, 74 thermal, hydroelectric, wind-powered and geothermal generating facilities, with a net owned capacity of 10,188 megawatts (MW). PacifiCorp also owns, or has interests in, electric transmission and distribution assets, and transmits electricity through approximately 15,800 miles of transmission lines. PacifiCorp also buys and sells electricity on the wholesale market with public and private utilities, energy marketing companies and incorporated municipalities in connection with excess electricity generation or other system balancing activities. (Source: 10-K)