I&C Technician

* Job Title: I&C Technician (Senior or Level II)

* Grade: Technical 41 (or) Technical 40

* Job Code: 127968 (or) 127967

Level I ----> Level II ----> Senior ----> Lead

** This job is being posted across two skill levels (Level II and Senior). Applicants will be considered only for the higher of the levels in which they qualify. **

Maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots power plant control systems in support of efficient generation of power under varying conditions.

* Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.

* Directs activities of I&C contractors and vendors.

* All other duties as assigned.

* Trouble shoots and maintains all AC/DC control circuits and components.

* Perform required testing of various safety systems such as ESD, fire detection and gas detection systems.

* Provide detailed troubleshooting and programming modifications for Programmable Logic Control/Distributed Control Systems and HMI systems.

* Serves as a technical resource to operations personnel and lower technician positions.

* Completes and publishes calibration and testing reports for documentation purposes.

* Performs complex maintenance, configuration and calibration of process and safety instrumentation utilized in the multitude of processes involved in electrical generation.

* Serves as a mentor and assists with training entry level technicians.

* Direct, plan and conduct assignments of a complex nature serving in a lead role.

* Schedules and coordinates daily activities with peer operations personnel and is able to negotiate scheduling conflicts.

LEVEL II

* Associate's Degree in a technical discipline, And 1 year experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or

* High School Diploma/GED And 3 years experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or

* Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 and 2 years experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls.

* A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in an Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls field is equivalent to 1 year of Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls experience.

* Experience must include 1 year Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls experience in a power plant or other process controlled environment including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing.

SENIOR (LEVEL III)
* Associate's Degree in a technical discipline, And 5 years experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or

* High School Diploma/GED And 7 years experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or

* Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 and 6 years experience in Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls.

* A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in an Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls field is equivalent to 1 year of Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls experience.

* Experience must include 3 years Instrumentation & Controls/Industrial Controls experience in a power plant or other process controlled environment including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing.

* May be required to cross-train in various crafts and operation departments at various times of the year.

* May work under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment.

* May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.

* Required to work in a multi-craft crew including Mechanics, Electricians, Insulators, Instrument & Controls Technicians, and Machinist who work together to support the operations of the plant.

* May require travel.

* May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground and in confined spaces.

* May be required to work overtime and weekends and holidays.

* May be required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call and call-outs.

General Requirements

* Occasionally:Sitting

* Occasionally:Crawling

* Occasionally:Repetitive Motions

* Frequently:Standing

* Frequently:Walking

* Frequently:Pushing

* Frequently:Pulling

* Frequently:Climbing

* Frequently:Stooping

* Frequently:Kneeling

* Frequently:Crouching

* Frequently:Reaching

* Frequently:Grasping

* Frequently:Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Lifting & Other Weight Requirements

* Frequently:Lifting up to 50 lbs

* Frequently:Carrying up to 50 lbs

* Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.

* The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials;

* The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools;

* Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage;

* Performing firefighting duties - Fire fighter duties does not include responding to incipient stage/coal fires;

* The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component;

* The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;

* Advanced knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers/Distributed Control Systems and Human Machine Interface equipment and the ability to make significant programming changes under engineering guidance.

* Ability to read and interpret advanced Instrumentation and control drawings.

* Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in the use of hand tools.

* Demonstrated ability to take on additional responsibility.

* Advanced knowledge of fundamental instrumentation and control concepts.

* Advanced knowledge of maintenance, testing, installation and repair of most types of instrumentation and control components.

* Strong ability to communicate with individuals at various levels throughout the organization.

* Basic computer skills using MS Office.

* Demonstrated leadership in IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture.

* Advanced knowledge of AC/DC control circuits and components.

* Pre-Employment Drug Screen

* Pre-Employment Physical

* Audiogram Baseline

* Respiratory History

* Job Specific Physical Assessment

* This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.

Level II: $67,558 - $88,448
Senior: $73,944 - $92,352