Power Plant Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician

Gainesville Regional Utilities Application Deadline Applications must be received by 11:59pm EST, May 31, 2026.Compensation Data Minimum: $19.90 Maximum: $46.40 Job Summary Gainesville Regional Utilities’ Energy Supply Department is seeking a highly skilled Power Plant Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (ICE) Technician to support the Major Maintenance Group. This journey-level position performs advanced installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of power plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation, controls, mechanical, digital, pneumatic, hydraulic, and computer-controlled systems. The position supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations across steam turbine, combustion turbine, combined cycle, water treatment, fuel handling, burner management, and environmental monitoring systems. Work may include PLCs, DCSs, VFDs, computer networking, motors, generators, switchgear, relays, transformers, batteries, alarm systems, HVAC controls, fiber optics, and related plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of power plant electrical and control systems, instrumentation principles, electrical theory, PLC/DCS programming and troubleshooting, and the ability to read and apply logic diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, electrical drawings, technical bulletins, and manufacturer instructions. Successful candidates will be safety-focused, detail-oriented, technically skilled, and able to communicate effectively while maintaining accurate records and reports. Please note: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies and may also be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. Assessment as part of the selection process may be required. FLSA Exemption StatusNon-ExemptSummary This is highly skilled, journey-level technical, electrical, electronic and mechanical work installing, calibrating, and maintaining power plant electrical, electronic, digital, pneumatic, hydraulic and computer-controlled instrumentation/controls equipment and systems. Examples of Work Installs, calibrates, adjusts, troubleshoots, and repairs various types of power plant electrical, electronic, computer controls, digital, instruments and controls including, but not limited to: combustion, steam generation, water systems controls, combined cycle power plants, gas turbine power plants, solid fuel handling systems, burner management systems, water treatment and processing systems, and environmental monitoring and control equipment. Installs, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs power plant instruments and electrical equipment including, but not limited to: AC and DC motors, generators and exciters, high and low voltage switchgear circuit breakers, relays and motor protective devices, transformers, switchboards, storage batteries, rectifiers, motor generator sets, voltage regulators, maintenance shop equipment, laboratory test equipment, plant public address and telephone systems, plant HVAC controls, alarm and electrical control systems, and fiber optic cable. Works with and programs complex computer control systems including but not limited to: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributive Controls Systems (DCS’s) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Works with computers and maintains network infrastructure. Uses test equipment including, but not limited to: voltmeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, ammeters, phase indicators, meggers, oscilloscopes, and other calibration equipment. Examples of Work (continued) Works safely on assigned systems and equipment with voltages up to and including 13,800V. Safety must be held as a core value. The employee must be able to recognize hazards and address them through proper mitigation. Employee must be able to recognize when he/she needs additional training or is unfamiliar with a task. He/she must be willing and able to challenge others to work safely and to stop any observed unsafe work practice or condition to resolve the issues promptly. Observes and adheres to OSHA standards such as proper lockout/tag out, confined spaces, hot work, etc. of plant equipment and systems in accordance with plant procedures, policies, and practices. This position requires making safety sensitive decisions that affect the safety of the employee as well as other employees or contractors working with and around this employee or cause catastrophic failure of major equipment. Non-Essential Functions: Required to respond in emergency conditions. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists with cleaning of plant facilities and equipment and general housekeeping.Education Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and completion of all requirements as established in the progression-through-training program(s) for Power Plant Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (ICE) Technician Apprentice. Must meet minimum craft and safety training established for designated apprenticeship program within the guidelines established in the progression-through-training program. Experience An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. GRU CompetenciesCustomer FocusContributes to Achieving GRU's Mission: GRU will provide safe, reliable, competitive utility services in an environmentally responsible manner and will actively contribute to the enhancement of the quality of life in our communityAdaptability, Flexibility, Fostering InnovationRole Specific CompetenciesAccountability & DependabilityContributes to a Positive Work EnvironmentSafetyCertificationsValid Florida Class E Driver's License requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to the installation and maintenance of various types of power plant electrical, electronic, and/or instrumentation and controls systems and equipment. Knowledge of steam turbine units, combustion turbine units and combined cycle units. Skill in installation, maintenance, and repair of power plant instruments. Strong knowledge of control systems, electrical theory, and instrumentation principles. Knowledge of computer networking and of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributive Controls Systems (DCSs), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Proficiency with PLC/DCS programming and troubleshooting.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (continued) Skill in use and care of tools and equipment used in installation and adjustment of instruments and electrical systems and equipment. Ability to inspect and analyze instruments to detect flaws or defects in their operation and make necessary corrective calculations. Ability to understand and work from logic diagrams, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, electrical diagrams and sketches; and to read, comprehend, and implement related work from technical bulletins, manufacturers’ maintenance/repair instructions, and information relating to power plant instrumentation and controls. Ability to keep records and prepare reports. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Physical RequirementsClimbing - OccasionallyDriving - OftenFar Vision Acuity - OftenFine Manipulation - OftenFoot or Leg Controls - OftenGross Manipulation - OccasionallyHearing - ContinuallyKeyboarding - ContinuallyLifting or Carrying>50 lbs. - Rarely/NeverNear Visual Acuity - ContinuallyNormal Color Vision - ContinuallyPeripheral Vision - OccasionallyPushing or Pulling > 50 lbs. - Rarely/NeverReaching Above Shoulder Level - OccasionallyReaching Overhead-OccasionallySitting - OftenSpeaking - ContinuallyStanding or Walking - OftenStooping, Kneeling, or Crawling - OccasionallyEnvironmental RequirementsRequired to work during emergency conditions.