Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) Technician

The APEX Power Co. Project in Hubbard, TX, currently under Phase 1 construction, is expected to expand to 1.6 GW. It features a diverse mix of generation technologies, including Siemens SGT-800/400 simple cycle turbines, MAN/Everllence 18V51/60G gas reciprocating engines, GE LM6000/LM2500 simple cycle turbines, Pratt & Whitney FT8 simple cycle turbines, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), enabling flexible, reliable power output. Future expansion may include additional GE aero and large frame units (6B, 7FA/7FB/7H) in simple or combined cycle configurations, allowing the plant to efficiently meet varying energy demands while supporting data center grid reliability.

Opportunity Summary

The Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls, (EI&C) Technician at the APEX Power Co Project is essential to plant operations, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, turbines, engines, and BESS. This role ensures reliability and efficiency through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, optimizing plant systems and electrical networks. By collaborating with engineers and following safety and environmental standards, the EI&C Technician helps improve performance, minimize downtime, and support overall plant success.

As EI&C Technician, your responsibilities specific to the Pre-Commissioning Phase include the following functions:

• Participate in plant and system orientation, including instrumentation, control systems, SCADA/DCS, turbines, engines, auxiliary systems, and BESS, while learning operational sequences and safety/environmental procedures.


• Inspect, calibrate, and test instrumentation, control devices, and electrical systems, verifying alarms, interlocks, and readiness to support cold and hot functional tests.


• Assist commissioning engineers and technical teams with functional testing, system startups, and troubleshooting of turbines, engines, and energy storage systems, resolving issues to ensure operational readiness.


• Record pre-commissioning test results, observations, and calibration data; coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams; and implement safe work practices to maintain compliance and minimize risk.

Your scope of responsibility as EI&C Technician includes the following primary functions:

• Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and install plant instrumentation and control systems, including control valves, fan dampers, variable speed drives, motors, transmitters, analyzers, and systems specific to gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and integrated energy storage systems (BESS).


• Perform corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, including 13.8 kV and 4160-volt switchgear, motors, control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters, and main generator excitation equipment.


• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems, conducting inspections, diagnosing faults, fine-tuning programs, and collaborating with engineers to enhance system and process performance across turbines, engines, and storage.


• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot turbine and engine control systems to ensure safe and efficient operation, collaborating with engineers to resolve issues and improve system performance.


• Install new equipment and system modifications while adhering to safety protocols, technical standards, and industry best practices.


• Coordinate with internal departments and external contractors to ensure efficient maintenance operations, minimize downtime, and provide technical guidance during projects, outages, and upgrades.


• Maintain, clean, and properly store shop equipment, tools, and specialized instrumentation used in electrical and control system maintenance.


• Document plant activities and operational data, including logs of issues, repairs, downtime, calibration records, plant drawings, and updates to databases and vendor information.


• Implement safe work practices, identify hazards, recommend, or initiate corrective actions, and handle hazardous waste such as batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and other regulated materials in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.


• Monitor system performance and analyze operational data for turbines, engines, and BESS, identifying trends and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and equipment longevity.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration, including assisting with troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and performance optimization to ensure reliable and efficient plant operations.

Complete additional specialist projects and tasks as needed, supporting plant operations, maintenance, and engineering initiatives.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The EI&C Technician reports directly to the EI&C Supervisor and receives general direction from plant management. This role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The EI&C Technician position may be assigned to one of two work schedules depending on business and operational requirements: (1) a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule supporting routine maintenance and plant operations during standard business hours, or (2) a DuPont rotating 12-hour shift schedule consisting of day and night rotations that provide continuous 24-hour, 7-day operational coverage.

This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status will also be required.

Compensation

This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $54.25 to $63.91 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Core Qualifications and Skills

We are seeking an EI&C Technician with hands-on power generation experience, strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a team to support reliable plant operations.

• An Associate degree in Plant Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, equivalent technical training in industrial maintenance or instrumentation and control is beneficial, though not required. Relevant industry or military experience may be considered.


• Demonstrated experience in electrical, instrumentation, and controls (EI&C) systems within power plants or industrial settings, with a solid understanding of plant operations, safety protocols, and equipment functionality.


• Proven expertise in electrical systems including high-voltage switchgear, motors, control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters, and generator excitation equipment, with ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical infrastructure.


• Hands-on experience with instrumentation and control systems in multi-technology power plants, including turbines, HRSGs, reciprocating engines, and BESS, covering burner management, combustion, boiler, and turbine control systems.


• Proficiency in PLCs, SCADA, and DCS systems for monitoring, configuring, and optimizing plant automation, alarm management, and reliable system operation.


• Knowledge of turbine and engine operations, including start-up, shutdown, performance adjustments, and reliability optimization for combustion turbines, steam turbines, and reciprocating engines.


• Skilled in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of critical EI&C equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across the plant.


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams, contractors, and vendors to coordinate maintenance, commissioning, and upgrades, while documenting data, analyzing trends, and communicating findings to engineering, operations, and management.


• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.