Power Plant Maintenance Technician – Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical

Trimble Inc.

. Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical systems .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMorrisville • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting plant instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical systems, with a strong focus on safety and compliance with state and federal guidelines. Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, including P&IDs, and capable of operating equipment within specifications.

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Industrial Electrical Equipment TroubleshootingMaintenance of Electrical Systems Up to 4160 VoltsInstrumentation CalibrationEffective Verbal and Written Communication SkillsLockout/Tagout Procedures

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Hard Skills

Plant Instrumentation MaintenanceControl System TroubleshootingElectrical System RepairMechanical System RepairBoiler Control TuningTurbine Control CalibrationRotating Equipment MaintenanceP&ID InterpretationParts Procurement CoordinationEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

PLC SystemsDCSMicroprocessor-Based SystemsTechnical Shop Test EquipmentOffice Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) ProgramValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Continuous Emissions Monitoring SystemsHigh-Voltage Switching EquipmentCombined-Cycle Plant ProcessesGE 7FA Combustion TurbinesGE D11 Steam TurbinesElectric Plant Water-Treatment SystemsRigging and Crane OperationsPersonal Protective Equipment ProceduresConfined Space WorkHeavy Equipment Operation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical systems
Provide technical troubleshooting and resolve plant instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical system issues
Inspect, repair, install, and remove motors, generators, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, motor-control equipment, cabling, buswork, and storage batteries
Work on electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts
Tune and calibrate boiler controls and turbine controls and valve actuators
Maintain and calibrate plant instrumentation
Document instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical maintenance history
Maintain Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems in accordance with state and federal guidelines
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic, pneumatic, analyzer, computer, PLC, and instrumentation systems
Maintain and repair rotating equipment, turbines, generators, pumps, fans, bearings, seals, couplings, and related mechanical systems
Maintain heat recovery steam generators, piping systems, lube-oil, hydraulic-oil, and filtration systems
Keep electrical and controls P&IDs current and revise them as necessary
Research and coordinate parts procurement with vendors and site administrative staff
Gain basic operational knowledge of plant systems and operate equipment within specifications
Stand in as a balance-of-plant operator when needed
Respond to unit trips, abnormal operating conditions, call-outs, outages, and other emergent situations
Work scheduled shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and as-needed call-outs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
4–6 years' experience in an industrial environment required
Demonstrated experience with industrial electrical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
Knowledge of electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts
Knowledge of station high-voltage switching and relaying equipment
General electrical and mechanical abilities for equipment repair, replacement, station mechanical operations, and minor modification projects
General knowledge or understanding of instrumentation calibrations
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Must successfully pass the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) program
Ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings, specifically P&IDs
Familiarity with lockout/tagout and personal protective equipment procedures
Must pass a respiratory physical and wear required safety equipment
Ability to visually read and respond to computer-generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts, and color variations
Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, push buttons, dials, valves, and mechanically actuated devices
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, work at extreme heights, and work in confined spaces
Must attend on-site and off-site training
Valid driver's license and ability to operate station vehicles and heavy equipment
Desired: experience maintaining electrical equipment up to 4160 V; 18 KV and 230 KV equipment; instrumentation and controls; combined-cycle plant processes; GE 7FA combustion turbines; GE D11 steam turbines; rigging and crane/hoist operations; hand tools and technical shop test equipment; electric plant water-treatment systems; powerhouse mechanical equipment; microprocessor-based systems, DCS, PLCs, smart relays, smart transmitters, databases, workstations, and office software
Two-year Electrical/Mechanical Technology Degree preferred (not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime work is routinely required and paid according to applicable company policy
On-site and off-site training
Opportunity to work for Vistra, a global leader in power generation