Our Energy Supply Department is seeking a Power Plant Instrument & Control Technician Apprentice ! This is a 5-year paid apprenticeship within the Instrumentation and Controls trade program that will prepare you to install, test, diagnose, maintain, and repair the equipment used to ensure our power plant operates efficiently and effectively. This is an immersive on-the-job learning opportunity for someone who desires to be an expert in their trade! The skills you develop and the experience you gain throughout the apprenticeship will contribute to our ability to maintain our critical power generation assets - and maintain our power plant generation reliability.
****This position could be hired as a journey-level position if the documentation, certificate, outlined training curriculum and references can be provided to prove journey-level experience.
How you will spend your day...
- Installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of electronic instrumentation for industrial controls, and Distributive Control Systems/Programmable Logic Controllers
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Conducting tests using various diagnostic systems using specialized test equipment
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Installing, tuning, and calibrating microprocessor-based instrumentation and control system components associated with power plants
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Developing, maintaining, and upgrading various real-time process control computer systems including database management, networking, programming, and configuring of Distributive Control and Programmable Logic Control systems
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Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing combustion/turbine control systems
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Designing and implementing interfaces from new systems into existing controls
Please note that working conditions and essential functions of performing this job include:
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Subjection to extreme temperatures, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, and intense noises
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Exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects
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Physical requirements of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
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This position is subject to 24-hour call-outs and rotating weekend standby based on knowledge and/or training opportunities.
Who You Are
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High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.); Associate's Degree in Electronics and Computer Technology or a closely related field is valued
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Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license
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Relevant experience with mechanical or electrical equipment and systems is valued
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Knowledge in any of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical principles and theories is valued
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Familiarity with calibrating electronic instrumentation is valued (e.g., transmitters, valve positioners, analyzers)
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The ability to use electronic diagnostic equipment is valued (e.g., digital volt communicators, HART communicators, signal generators)
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Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra, and trigonometry is valued
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Successful candidates will be self-directed and motivated to advance through the program by obtaining the required knowledge, on-the-job training, scheduling evaluations, and passing the written testing requirements along the way
This position is associated with a certified Department of Labor Instrument and Controls apprenticeship program. The employee will be required to complete the apprentice program within a 5-year time frame successfully. Previous Power Plant Apprentice mechanical training pay can be adjusted based on experience/certifications.
Colorado Springs Utilities
121 S Tejon - 5th Floor
Colorado Springs
Colorado United States
www.csu.org
