O&M Technician

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

About the Site

The Spindle Hill Energy Center is a 314 MW simple cycle power plant using GE’s 7FA gas turbine platform.

Position Overview:

The I&C Technician will be a Team player performing operations, maintenance, and craft technical support to achieve safe, cost-effective, and environmentally acceptable operation and maintenance of all equipment. As the Instrumentation & Controls Technician, you will ensure that the control systems are working properly at the Spindle Hill Energy Center.

Responsibilities

• The I&C Technician will be a team player performing operations, maintenance, and technical support to achieve safe, cost-effective operation and maintenance of the site

• Troubleshooting/maintaining DCS (distributed control system)

• Perform industrial electrical troubleshooting and maintenance

• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and/or control systems in a power generation facility

• Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety and environmental procedures

• Acquire and maintain plant operations certification in all areas to effectively operate a combined cycle power station

• The Technician will work various shifts and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime

• Must be able to read and understand schematic blueprints and technical documents

• Uses computerized maintenance management system to initiate work requests for material deficiencies noted during shift operations

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software

• Candidates must be willing and capable of becoming multi-skilled and be part of a self-directed work team in a team environment.

• Each employee will perform both operations and maintenance.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills:

• GE MKVI and GE 7FA Turbine experience is a plus

• Expansive I&C or I&E knowledge is a plus

• Minimum two years of related instrumentation and controls experience (I&C) in a power generation facility or minimum two years of directly related instrumentation and controls experience (I&C) maintaining large industrial equipment

​Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
 
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
 
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.