Talen

Plant Technician-Instrument & Control

Baltimore, MD

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$105kDetected 32 days ago

PLCCommunication

About the role

Job Posting Details: Talen Energy is looking for candidates to fill 2 job openings for Plant Technician-Instrument and Control.
The positions will be located at the Brandon Shores Power Plant in Baltimore, MD (Pasadena area).
They will report to the Supervisor-IC&E.

Install, Inspect, maintain, and repair process equipment.
Perform critical instrument calibrations.
Perform lockout/tagout on electrical/pneumatic equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with others.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience in report preparation.
Knowledge and application of safety procedures and practices involving work on and around low and medium voltage equipment.
Demonstrated reliability and responsibility and the ability to make quick and effective technical decisions.
Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to meet Company driving standards.
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills, read and interpret data, information and documents
Must be able to concentrate while under time constraints.
At the Power Plant facility and in/out door environment, must be able to work in adverse conditions that may include, but not be limited to the following:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to climb stairs, ladders, and work on elevated platforms.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Familiar with and able to use various test equipment such as multimeters, process calibrators, and pneumatic testing equipment.
Able to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and one-line drawings.
Understand the operation and use of programmable logic control (PLC).
Familiar with DCS systems process monitoring.
Familiar with standard 4-20 ma process systems.
Familiar with CEM systems a plus.
Familiar with digital logic gate programming functions (And gate, Or gate, Function blocks, etc.) a plus.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Able to respond to unplanned call-ins, weekend work, and work schedule changes.
The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and wet or humid conditions.
Occupationally hazardous noise exposure may occur in the power plant or other locations where heavy industrial equipment is in use.

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually.

include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.
Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees.
Subject to possible holiday and weekend work along with the possibility of short notice overtime.
Education & Experience Required:
Five years related work experience (e.g., evaluation and testing of generating plant and substation power equipment) or equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience.

We are looking for qualified candidates with an emphasis on instrumentation and controls skills.

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