Power Plant Maintenance Technician -Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E)

Vistra

Morrisville, PA

Full Time

Posted September 18, 2026

$90k - $134k· Est.

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Job Description

The Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a 1200 MW combined cycle power generation facility utilizing GE 7FA combustion turbines and GE D11 steam turbines (GE Mark VI control systems).

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine and emergency maintenance on the plant instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems with minimum supervision, including scheduled shift in addition to weekends and holidays when necessary.
Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolution of plant instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems issues.
Inspect, repair, install and remove various types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, motor control equipment, cabling, buswork and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts.
Tune and calibrate boiler controls to ensure safe and optimum boiler performance.
Calibrate turbine controls and turbine valve actuators for safe and optimum turbine performance.
Maintain and calibrate all plant instrumentation to provide reliable operational information to operations and support personnel.
Document and maintain records of instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical maintenance history.
Maintains CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems) in accordance with state and federal compliance guidelines.
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control/PLC equipment and instrumentation.
Knowledge of power plant mechanical equipment as well as safety policies and procedures, especially in the areas of LOTO, chemical handling, heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces.
Experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of rotating equipment including pumps, mechanical seals, gas and steam turbines, generators, fans, bearings, gaskets, couplings, alignment, etc.).
Knowledge of heat recovery steam generators and related equipment, piping systems (valves, actuators, flanges, hangers, etc.), and lube oil, analysis, filtration & hydraulic oil systems
Must be able to locate, trouble-shoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment
Responsible for making sure that electrical and controls P&ID’s are being kept up to date and make revisions where necessary.
Research and coordinate with vendors and site administrative staff for parts procurement as needed to repair instrumentation and electrical equipment
Instrumentation and controls involving GE Mark VI control systems, GE RX3i and Allen Bradley PLC systems
Required to gain a basic operational knowledge of the plant systems and operate the equipment within specifications. Will be able to stand in as a BOP operator if needed
Responds to unit trips and abnormal operating conditions to maintain plant equipment in a safe operating condition. Responds to emergent situations including call-outs and outages

Requirements

Demonstrated experience maintaining electrical equipment up to 4160 V
Demonstrated experience maintaining 18 KV and 230 KV electrical equipment preferred.
Demonstrated experience maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting of instrumentation, controls preferred.
Demonstrated experience with combined cycle plant process and equipment is preferred.
Two year Electrical/Mechanical Technology Degree preferred
Prior GE 7FA Combustion turbine experience is preferred
Prior GE D11 Steam turbine experience is preferred
Demonstrated experience in proper rigging, signaling and crane/hoist operations
Demonstrated experience in the use of hand tools and standard technical shop test equipment, (powerhouse shop equipment, I&E test instruments, volt/ohm meter, etc.)
Demonstrated experience in operating electric plant water treatment systems
Demonstrated experience in mechanical maintenance on all powerhouse equipment such as air compressors, heat exchangers, piping, turbines, valves, etc.
Demonstrated experience in microprocessor based systems, i.e., distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, smart relays, smart transmitters, station databases & workstations; as well as computers software such as database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs
Requires ability to visually read and respond to computer-generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts, and variations in color; requires ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings specifically P&IDs. Must possess the manual dexterity required to operate keyboards, push buttons, dials, valves, and mechanically actuated devices.
Must be familiar with appropriate personal protection techniques and safety procedures such as lock out/tag out and personal protective equipment.
Must pass respiratory physical and wear all required safety equipment when required.
Must possess team awareness skills and team relationship skills.