Job Description

WEC Business Services LLC

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Instrument & Control/Electric Technician at the Fox Energy Center located in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

Work Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm - Monday - Friday

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting pay is $43.61 and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.

Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays

An Instrument & Control/Electric Technician ensures the safe, reliable, compliant and economical generation of electricity by inspecting and maintaining combined cycle power plant instrument and control and electrical equipment during routine, abnormal or emergency conditions. 

• Perform instrument & control and electrical system maintenance on all equipment and auxiliary systems
• Maintain, test, repair, calibrate and troubleshoot generating station equipment and auxiliary equipment including, but not limited to, continuous emission monitoring (CEMS), distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, batteries, motors, breakers, drives, electric and pneumatic actuators, and any other plant instrumentation
• Maintain equipment ensuring that equipment is maintained in accordance with established targets for plant reliability, availability, output, efficiency, safety and regulatory compliance
• Install instrumentation & control and electrical design changes to upgrade plant operations or to meet new requirements 
• Troubleshoot and repair instrument & control and electrical hardware and software malfunctions
• Troubleshoot protective relay and high voltage electrical system problems and assist in repairs
• Provide assistance to other crafts and operations as required and perform minor mechanical maintenance activities
• Assist in planning of instrument & control and electrical maintenance work and planning and scheduling of outage activities
• Assist in review of CEMs data
• As assigned, assume the sponsor role in certain work activities, providing direction to other WPS employees and/or contractors
• Assist in determining the adequacy and accuracy of lockout/tagout boundaries and perform de-energization verifications (DEVs) of isolated equipment
• Perform certain warehouse functions as required
• Perform other related and incidental duties as assigned

• Associate Degree in Electric Power Technology, Industrial Electrical Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, Automation Engineering Technology, Utilities Engineering Technology, Instrumentation or equivalent Armed Forces training. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 5 years technical experience OR currently at Journeyman level in the Electrical and/or Instrument or IC&E trade
• Valid Drivers License or ability to obtain one

• Experience in both instrument and electrical trades preferred

Maintenance Selection System (MASS):  Ability to understand basic mechanical principles, visualize proper assembled form of objects, read and comprehend technical material; and skill in working basic mathematical problems.

Minimum Posting Range: $43.61 

Maximum Posting Range: $56.23 

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

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