Instrument & Control/Electric Technician
WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Instrument & Control/Electric Technician at the Fox Energy Center located in Kaukauna, Wisconsin .
Work Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm - Monday - Friday
Pay & Benefits:
Starting pay is $43.61 and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.
Benefits Include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
401K Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Job Summary
An Instrument & Control/Electric Technician ensures the safe, reliable, compliant and economical generation of electricity by inspecting and maintaining combined cycle power plant instrument and control and electrical equipment during routine, abnormal or emergency conditions.
Job Responsibilities
Perform instrument & control and electrical system maintenance on all equipment and auxiliary systems
Maintain, test, repair, calibrate and troubleshoot generating station equipment and auxiliary equipment including, but not limited to, continuous emission monitoring (CEMS), distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, batteries, motors, breakers, drives, electric and pneumatic actuators, and any other plant instrumentation
Maintain equipment ensuring that equipment is maintained in accordance with established targets for plant reliability, availability, output, efficiency, safety and regulatory compliance
Install instrumentation & control and electrical design changes to upgrade plant operations or to meet new requirements
Troubleshoot and repair instrument & control and electrical hardware and software malfunctions
Troubleshoot protective relay and high voltage electrical system problems and assist in repairs
Provide assistance to other crafts and operations as required and perform minor mechanical maintenance activities
Assist in planning of instrument & control and electrical maintenance work and planning and scheduling of outage activities
Assist in review of CEMs data
As assigned, assume the sponsor role in certain work activities, providing direction to other WPS employees and/or contractors
Assist in determining the adequacy and accuracy of lockout/tagout boundaries and perform de-energization verifications (DEVs) of isolated equipment
Perform certain warehouse functions as required
Perform other related and incidental duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in Electric Power Technology, Industrial Electrical Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, Automation Engineering Technology, Utilities Engineering Technology, Instrumentation or equivalent Armed Forces training. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
5 years technical experience OR currently at Journeyman level in the Electrical and/or Instrument or IC&E trade
Valid Drivers License or ability to obtain one
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in both instrument and electrical trades preferred
Testing Requirements
Maintenance Selection System (MASS): Ability to understand basic mechanical principles, visualize proper assembled form of objects, read and comprehend technical material; and skill in working basic mathematical problems.
End Date: 05/07/2025
Minimum Posting Range: $43.61
Maximum Posting Range: $56.23
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
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We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
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Location:
Kaukauna, WI, US, 54130
Company: Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)
Req ID: 5298
