Title: Journeyman Electrician/ PLC Technician
Location with zip code: Grayling, MI, 49738
Duration: 6+ months
Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day
Pay Rate: Open as per market rate
Job Description:
It is a 38 MW biomass-fueled renewable energy power plant that produces electricity.
The fuel consists primarily of bark and sawdust from local lumber mills and the non-marketable biomass from lumbering operations.
The power produced supports the health of the forests, mitigates greenhouse gases, conserves landfill space and supports the electric grid in northern Michigan.
The electric output is sold pursuant to a long-term power purchase agreement with Client Company.
This facility can produce enough electricity to power approximately 38,000 homes.
Commercial operation began in 1992.
Role & Responsibilities:
The Control/Electrical Technician under general supervision installs, operates and maintains all plant instrumentation and process control equipment, including distributed discrete and analog computer systems and their peripherals, controllers and process actuators.
They will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment, such as motors, switch gear, wiring, cables, lighting fixtures, etc.
Performs calibrations and repairs of emission monitoring equipment and controllers.
Maintains and programs plant Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Maintains and repairs all instrument, electronic, and electrical equipment.
Maintains a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping, adherence to plant safety rules, procedures and identification and correction of hazards.
Assists operations in times of plant upsets or trips. Reads and interprets plans, diagrams and specifications.
Performs preventative and routine maintenance to electric motors and switchgear, including live, high-voltage work. Performs routine vibration monitoring of rotating equipment.
Maintains records of control and electrical system modifications (including temporary jumpers).
Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to read and understand complex electrical diagrams, electronic diagrams, logic diagrams and technical manuals.
Running conduit, wiring breakers, working with 277v, 480v, and 4160v equipment.
Experience with Meggar and wire motors.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to use past experience, analytical judgement, to plan and perform diversified work.
Instrumentation and electrical skills.
Excellent communication skills to provide clear direction and feedback to all team members on the site.
Agility to be able to work overtime as needed, as well as rotating shift schedules that include weekends and holidays.
Education/Position Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Associate's degree in related field preferred.
Master Electrical License preferred.
4+ years' experience in power plant operations as an operator and/or previous control room experience required.
About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
