Instrument, Control & Technical Technician

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network!

From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.

As an IC&E Technician at our Dell Power Plant, you will use your controls, instrumentation, and electrical experience to help keep a combined cycle power generation facility operating safely and reliably. This hands-on role focuses heavily on maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and improving plant control systems, instrumentation, and related electrical equipment, with occasional shift work, on-call support, emergency response, and travel required.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, install, and modify plant instrumentation, control loops, control systems, and related electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret control diagrams, logic drawings, schematics, electrical one-lines, technical manuals, operating instructions, and P&IDs.
• Use the CMMS to document preventive and corrective maintenance while following all safety, environmental, LOTO, and ARC Flash requirements.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus demonstrated experience with instrumentation, controls, and low- or medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Strong controls troubleshooting skills, including the ability to diagnose equipment issues and use electrical testing and calibration equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, respond to plant needs, and work occasional shifts, on-call assignments, heights, confined spaces, and outdoor conditions.

Preferred

• Experience maintaining instrumentation and control systems in a combined cycle power plant, utility generation facility, or industrial plant environment.
• Experience adjusting control loops, working with logic drawings, supporting preventive maintenance, and documenting work in a CMMS.
• General knowledge of industrial safety practices, hazardous material handling, and the ability to qualify as an Outside Operator and Mechanical Maintenance.

What Associated provides:

• We are committed to rewarding talent with top pay. Your efforts will be recognized with a total compensation package that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Plan for your future with confidence! We offer a robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match to help you build the financial future you deserve.
• We know how important work-life integration is. Recharge with PTO and enjoy paid holidays, ensuring you have time to unwind and pursue your passions outside of work.
• Your health matters to us! Stay covered beginning on your first day of employment with our premier healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

At Associated Electric Cooperative, all of our 700+ employees across MO/AR/OK territory play a crucial role in powering our mission! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find endless opportunities for career development here. Join us in an environment where your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive as we work together to keep the lights on!

Ready to Energize your career? Visit our website at www.aeci.org/careers to learn more about Associated and apply for a position. 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.

An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.