Shift EC&I Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Complete installation, calibrations, adjustments, troubleshooting and repairs on various types of power plant EC&I Equipment and DCS, PLC control systems.
• Provide consistently high levels of supervision of contractors at the site.
• Uses test equipment including, but not limited to: field communicators, calibrators, voltmeters, ammeters, phase indicators, multi-function testers, and oscilloscopes, and able to calibrate Controllers.
• Ensure that all controls are operating and calibrated according to the manufacturer specifications and ensure they have been documented.
• Through research, prescribe preventative maintenance requirements for all EC&I equipment for validation by engineering.
• Conduct preventive maintenance of EC&I Assets and assure the quality of executing all PM tasks including recording detailed information in the CMMS.
• Assist Engineering and Maintenance Engineers in troubleshooting and investigation of equipment trips. Also, attend critical equipment startups if required by the Operations Department.
• Ensure reliability/availability of all C&I equipment by monitoring preventive maintenance requirements on plant items. Following P&ID’s, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Respond effectively to emergency fault conditions, when required.
• Perform and direct complex fault diagnosis on all plant equipment and control systems. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Test control systems and continuity of circuits in hardware wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Ensure that all reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System is effective and followed through to completion promptly.
• Ensure all activities within the plant are carried out in a safe manner to prevent environmental impact ensuring this is in line with site Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and all legislative obligations.