Title:            Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician
Position Type:      Contract 
Location:         Texas
Reports to:        Maintenance Manager
Status:        Non-Exempt

Key Project Requirements:
•    5+ years of IC&E maintenance experience in a power generation or heavy industrial plant.
•    Strong working knowledge of instrumentation calibration, loop testing, and control device troubleshooting.
•    Experience working with or around DCS/PLC systems (Mark VI or Foxboro exposure is a plus, not required).
•    Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, MCCs, switchgear, relays, and distribution equipment up to 4,160V.

Job Summary:
NAES is seeking experienced Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technicians to support maintenance and troubleshooting activities at power plant in Texas. The IC&E Technicians will ensure safe, reliable operation of plant systems through the inspection, calibration, installation, and repair of instrumentation, controls, and electrical equipment. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, a solid understanding of power plant systems, and strict adherence to safety procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and control components including transmitters, switches, positioners, sensors, analyzers, and control valves.
•    Perform calibration, loop checks, functional testing, and verification of field instrumentation and control circuits.
•    Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment including motors, generators, switchgear, MCCs, breakers, transformers, and protective relays (up to 4,160 volts).
•    Perform PLC and DCS-related troubleshooting; assist with logic adjustments as directed by plant engineering.
•    Test, diagnose, and repair issues in control loops, signal wiring, I/O racks, and field devices.
•    Utilize Maximo or similar CMMS to document work orders, equipment history, calibration records, and part usage (training provided if needed).
•    Maintain accurate logs, drawings, and equipment records.
•    Support operations and maintenance teams during system startups, plant upsets, and outage activities.
•    Follow all safety procedures including LOTO, NFPA 70E, confined space entry, and hot work protocols.

Job Requirements:
•    Strong knowledge of power plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical maintenance fundamentals.
•    Ability to troubleshoot PLCs, relays, instrumentation loops, and industrial electrical systems.
•    Working understanding of DCS platforms (Mark VI or Foxboro exposure preferred but not required).
•    Ability to interpret and work from technical manuals, P&IDs, loop sheets, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
•    Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or within a maintenance team.

Education / Experience:
•    High school diploma or GED required.
•    Minimum 5 years of IC&E maintenance experience in power generation or heavy industrial plant
•    Technical training or certification in instrumentation, controls, or electrical maintenance is preferred.