I&C Technician

Job Title: I&C TechnicianJob Description

This role focuses on supporting and maintaining instrumentation and control systems within a plant environment. The I&C Technician configures and troubleshoots Distributed Control Systems, Turbine Control Systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The position requires strong technical aptitude in electronics and control systems, the ability to understand complex plant and boiler controls, and the readiness to respond to call-out responsibilities on a rotating basis, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Turbine Control Systems (TCS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to support reliable plant operations.
• Support electronics, instrumentation, and plant electrical maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient performance of plant equipment.
• Assist in the configuration and programming of control systems to optimize plant processes and maintain compliance with operational requirements.
• Interpret and understand plant systems and boiler control logic to diagnose issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with plant operations and maintenance teams in a team-oriented environment to resolve instrumentation and control issues.
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to make sound decisions with limited information in time-sensitive situations.
• Respond to call-out responsibilities on a rotating weekly basis, including holidays and weekends, to address urgent instrumentation and control needs.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to document work performed and convey technical information clearly.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Experience with Turbine Control Systems (TCS).
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with electronics, instrumentation, program configuration, and plant electrical maintenance.
• Ability to understand plant systems and boiler controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions with limited information.
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness and availability to participate in rotating weekly call-out responsibilities, including holidays and weekends.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four-year degree, two-year technical certification, and/or an associate degree in electronics preferred, or equivalent experience required.
• ABET-accredited degree required for candidates applying at the Engineer level.
• Experience with Emerson Ovation control systems preferred.
• Experience with GE Mark VIe or similar turbine control platforms is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite in a plant setting and requires regular presence in operational and maintenance areas. The role involves working around plant equipment, control rooms, and boiler systems, where attention to safety and adherence to plant procedures is essential. The schedule includes rotating weekly call-out responsibilities, which may require responding to issues during nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support continuous plant operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilsonville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilsonville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

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