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Working As An Instrument And Controls Technician

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Interacting With Computers
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

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$87,369
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What Does An Instrument And Controls Technician Do At NRG Energy, Inc.

* _Scheduling and execution of all annual meter tests and calibrations.
* Monthly metering analysis; Maintain certification and records of calibration equipment; This includes steam, condensate, deduct, and chilled water meters.
* Plant Automation:_ Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) configuration and backups; Verify historian system is functioning and backed up; Human Machine Interface(HMI) Configuration and backups; Programmed Logic Controller (PLC) Programming and backups
* Plant I&C:_ Control programming and backups (full documentation);Control tuning; Control troubleshooting and repair; Control standardization; Facility equipment failed state analysis and coordination; Plant instrumentation documentation; Low voltage electrical maintenance and repairs; Maintain log entry spreadsheets and backups
* Boiler and Burner I&C:_ Burner training; Burner tuning and documentation;Burner troubleshooting and repair; Acquire and maintain tools, equipment, and supplies to perform all tasks
* New project planning_: Review and assist with in coordination with Experienced Techs, Maintenance Supervisor, Operations Supervisors and Plant Manager; Assist with presenting operator training on such projects
* Other Duties:_ As directed by plant supervision.
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What Does An Instrument And Controls Technician Do At Exelon

* Associates Degree in Power Plant Technology, Engineering Technology, or Electronics OR
* HS Diploma with minimum of 18 months of trade or technical training in Power Plant Technology
* Successfully complete the training requirements and time in job requirements for the position including previously passing the EEI TECH test
* Availability for rotating shift work and overtime as required
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Basic computer skills
* Understanding of power plant prints
* Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle
* Ability to work in a power plant environment that includes climbing and walking long distances
* Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

What Does An Instrument And Controls Technician Do At Mantech

* Analyze malfunctions and inspect, install, maintain and troubleshoot integrated avionic instruments and flight control systems at the organizational level (OM)
* Advise on avionic instruments and flight control systems activities at the organizational level
* Analyze performance and isolate any malfunctions of the integrated avionics instruments and flight control systems
* Remove, align, install, and harmonize bore sights and conducts check outs of integrated avionic instrument and flight control systems.
* Inspect integrated avionic instruments and flight control systems
* Conduct On-the
* Job Training (OJT) for assigned trainees
* Document all maintenance actions as prescribed by established procedures
* Order and receive parts

What Does An Instrument And Controls Technician Do At Consumers Energy

* computers, volt meters, amp meters, electrical tools, electronic tools, and telemetering, and process control software.
* Receives reports, electrical diagrams, and correspondence; reviews, processes or; maintains documentation for reference.
* Consults with manufacturers' service technicians, contractors, and vendor representatives to discuss problems, schedules installs, and evaluates costs for necessary parts, supplies, or repairs.
* Performs other related duties as required.
* Review, edit, develop, manage, and interpret documents and drawings utilized for the purposes of maintaining, constructing, testing, and removing equipment and facilities for compressor station, and gas distribution and transmission systems.
* Make design decisions with regard to electronic, electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural aspects of equipment and facilities utilized for compressor station, and gas distribution and transmission.
* Consults with supervisors, operators, technicians, manufacturers, vendors, subject matter experts and engineers to review assigned area needs, discuss problems, prioritize work, and provide technical expertise.
* Hours and Travel
* Meet travel requirements of the position (up to 50% annually).
* Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
* Must possess a valid driver’s license.
* Physical Demands
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
* The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
* The employee is often required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
* Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as pumps, valves, motors, gauges, other operating or test equipment, books, paper, laptop computer, etc., and may require moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
* Position will be filled at the appropriate salary grade based upon the skills, knowledge, and experience of the selected candidate.
* All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national

What Does An Instrument And Controls Technician Do At Hatch

* Take ownership of overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts and customer satisfaction).
* Manage project development from conception through completion (both large and small) in accordance with program objectives.
* Manage budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects.
* Identify opportunities to grow, diversify and differentiate Hatch’s product offerings.
* Assess and pursue opportunities for growth in other regions working in coordination with other Hatch offices and personnel.
* Successfully secure and develop profitable projects within the overall operations and strategic framework of our client.
* Lead, motivate, develop and support a team of committed and professional employees to maximize the business.
* Further enhance the firm’s profile and reach across the region.
* Develop good working relationships with public and private sector clients and implement processes to ensure effective partnerships are developed and maintained.
* Ensure projects are consistently completed within quality, budget and program expectations and that appropriate project monitoring and control mechanisms are developed and administered.
* Ensure design activities, processes and technical standards are effectively coordinated across the Group.
* Develop electrical work plans for insertion into the project specific execution plans.
* Ensure development and maintenance of the projects’ scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution.
* Manage and review the Engineering Work Packages (EWP) associated with all deliverables and time-based functions to ensure that budgets and schedules are being met, and take corrective action if necessary.
* Prepare and maintain a Resource Plan and Forecast that supports the engineering schedules.
* Represent the electrical and systems and process control practice in project engineering coordination meetings, as required.
* Schedule, coordinate and participate in design reviews.
* Ensure coordination, between the electrical and systems and process control teams and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as designs evolve.
* Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
* Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of electrical and systems and process control engineering work.
* Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the electrical and systems and process control engineering disciplines complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA

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How To Become An Instrument And Controls Technician

Electrical and electronics engineering technicians typically need an associate’s degree.

Education

Programs for electrical and electronics engineering technicians usually lead to an associate’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering technology. Vocational–technical schools include postsecondary institutions that serve local students and emphasize training needed by local employers.

Community colleges offer programs similar to those in technical institutes but include more theory-based and liberal arts coursework. Some of these colleges allow students to concentrate in computer electronics, industrial electronics, or communications electronics.

Prospective electrical and electronics engineering technicians usually take courses in ANSI C, C++ programming, Java programming, physics, microprocessors, and circuitry. The Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits programs that include at least college algebra, trigonometry, and basic science courses.

Important Qualities

Logical-thinking skills. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians must isolate and then identify problems for the engineering staff to work on. They need good reasoning skills to identify and fix problems. Technicians must also be able to follow a logical sequence or specific set of rules to carry out engineers’ designs, inspect designs for quality control, and put together prototypes.

Math skills. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians use math for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work.

Mechanical skills. Electronics engineering technicians in particular must be able to use hand tools and soldering irons on small circuitry and electronic parts to create detailed electronic components by hand.

Observational skills. Electrical engineering technicians sometimes visit construction sites to make sure that electrical engineers’ designs are being carried out correctly. They are responsible for evaluating projects onsite and reporting problems to engineers.

Problem-solving skills. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians create what engineers have designed and often test the designs to make sure that they work. Technicians help to resolve any problems that come up in carrying out the engineers’ designs.

Writing skills. These technicians must write reports about onsite construction, the results of testing, or problems they find when carrying out designs. Their writing must be clear and well organized so that the engineers they work with can understand the reports.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) offers certification in electrical power testing. This certification would benefit those technicians working in the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution industry.

ETA International also offers certifications in several fields, including basic electronics, biomedical, and renewable energy.

The International Society of Automation offers certification as a Control Systems Technician. To gain such certification, technicians must demonstrate skills in pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic instrumentation. In addition, they must demonstrate an understanding of process control loops and process control systems.

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Real Instrument And Controls Technician Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Prin Tech Professional-Instrumentation/Controls	KBR, Inc.	Houston, TX	Nov 08, 2009	$124,548
Consultant-Instrumentation & Controls	Precise Engineering, Inc.	Houston, TX	Sep 24, 2013	$120,000
Instrumentation and Control Technician	BNY Power Operations	New York, NY	Jun 22, 2016	$100,990
Manager, Instrumentation and Control	Alstom Power Inc.	Windsor, CT	Jan 11, 2015	$100,630 - $114,013
Instrumentation and Controls Lead	Exxonmobil Development Company	Houston, TX	Sep 18, 2012	$100,400 - $170,800
Technical Professional-Instrumentation/Controls	KBR, Inc.	Houston, TX	Oct 01, 2010	$100,181
Instruments and Control Technician	BNY Power Operations, LLC	New York, NY	Aug 26, 2014	$93,080
Instruments and Control Technician	BNY Power Operations, LLC	New York, NY	Aug 26, 2014	$91,828
Technical Professional-Instrumentation & Control	KBR, Inc.	Houston, TX	Mar 03, 2012	$89,610
Technical Professional-Instrumentation & Controls	KBR, Inc.	Houston, TX	Jan 27, 2010	$87,000
Tech. Professional-Instrumentation/Controls	KBR, Inc.	Houston, TX	Jun 23, 2016	$86,986
Associate Tech Prof-Instrumentation/Controls	KBR, Inc.	Houston, TX	Oct 01, 2009	$78,000
Instrument and Controls Technician	SJA, Inc.	Dadeville, AL	Aug 19, 2015	$70,000
Associate Technical Prof.-Instrumentation/Controls	KBR, Inc.	Houston, TX	Oct 01, 2009	$70,000

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Top Skills for An Instrument And Controls Technician

Top Instrument And Controls Technician Skills

Control Systems
Control Valves
Steam Turbine

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all facets of coal unloading and conveying equipment and control systems.
Performed Bench set for control valves.
Steam turbine control and instrumentation.
Maintained equipment such as temperature, flow and pressure transmitters.
Research and obtain all required safety permits to remove equipment from service and perform maintenance activities on a daily basis.

Top Instrument And Controls Technician Employers

KBR

What Kind Of Companies Hire an Instrument And Controls Technician

KBR
DZ Atlantic
|BNY Holdings Delaware Corporation|
American Electric Power
Entergy
Volt
United States Air Force
Southern California Edison
NRG Energy
Tic

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