Power Plant Automation Tech

• Job Title: ICE Technician Senior (or) Level II
• Grade: Technical 42 (or) Technical 41
• Job Code: 127972 (or) 127971

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

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

Maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots power plant control systems, Motor Control Centers, Switch Gears, Transformers, etc. 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 ICE contractors and vendors.
• Serves as a mentor and assists with training entry level technicians.
• Performs complex maintenance, configuration and calibration of process and safety instrumentation utilized in the multitude of processes involved in electrical generation.
• Schedules and coordinates daily activities with peer operations personnel and is able to negotiate scheduling conflicts.
• Direct, plan and conduct assignments of a complex nature serving in a lead role.
• Provide detailed troubleshooting and programming modifications for Programmable Logic Control/Distributed Control Systems and HMI systems.
• Perform required testing of various safety systems such as ESD, fire detection and gas detection systems.
• Completes and publishes calibration and testing reports for documentation purposes.
• Provide complex AC/DC electrical system maintenance and troubleshooting for voltages up to 18KV.
• Serves as a technical resource to operations personnel and lower technician positions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Level II

• Associate's Degree in a technical discipline And 1 year experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or
• High School Diploma/GED And 3 years experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or
• Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 and 2 years experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls.
• A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in an Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls field is equivalent to 1 year of Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls experience.
• Experience must include 1 year Electrical & 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 And 5 years experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or
• High School Diploma/GED And 7 years experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls; Or
• Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 and 6 years experience in Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls.
• A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in an Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls field is equivalent to 1 year of Electrical & Controls/Industrial Controls experience.
• Experience must include 3 years Electrical & 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 work overtime and weekends and holidays.
• May be required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call and call-outs.
• May require travel.
• May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground and in confined spaces.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.
• Required to work in a multi-craft crew including Mechanics, Electricians, Insulators, Instrument & Control Technicians, and Machinist who work together to support the operations of the plant.
• 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.

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

• Other - Some members in this position may 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;
• 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;

• Demonstrated leadership in IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture.
• Advanced knowledge of fundamental instrumentation and electrical concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance, testing, installation and repair of most types of instrumentation and electrical components.
• Strong ability to communicate with individuals at various levels throughout the organization.
• Basic computer skills using MS Office.
• 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 electrical and control drawings.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in the use of hand tools.
• Demonstrated ability to take on additional responsibility.

• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver's License)

• 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: $75,046 - $93,746
Senior: $82,035 - $102,606