Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

The Southampton Power Station, a 51 MW biomass facility in Franklin, VA, is a beacon of safety and excellence. It primarily uses Wood Chips as fuel and has achieved recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under VOSH's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). This recognition highlights its commitment to top-tier safety and health management systems. As a vital part of the Southampton County electrical grid, it efficiently delivers bulk electrical power to serve the needs of local consumers.

Opportunity Summary

The Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems, and electrical equipment in the power plant and associated facilities. This role involves performing highly skilled work in the inspection, repair, testing, adjustment, installation, and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.

Primary Functions

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The IC&E Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and works in cooperation with the operating utility on matters pertaining to the daily operation of the plant.

Physical Requirements and Working Relationships

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, respirators (must be respirator qualified), ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions, or with hazardous materials may be required. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

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.

Work Schedule

This position offers a Monday to Friday workday, during regular day shift hours, 7:00am to 5:30pm. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

Compensation

The initial starting compensation will range from $37.00 to $48.00 per hour.

Job Qualifications

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

Preferred* Graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program coupled with experience in a similar Technician role in a related industry is desirable. Additional relative work experience with increasing responsibility may be substituted for this requirement.

Education

Preferred* Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required* Driver's License

Skills

Preferred* IC&E - Electric, Instrument &Cnrls

Behaviors

Preferred* Team Player: Works well as a member of a group