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The Franklin Biomass Facility, located in Carnesville, GA, generates 55 net megawatts of clean, renewable energy by converting sustainably sourced wood biomass into electricity. The facility utilizes an advanced Foster Wheeler boiler, along with a hot precipitator and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, to ensure efficient combustion and reduced emissions. With a single turbine generator, the plant reliably supplies power to the local grid while promoting sustainable energy practices and supporting long-term environmental stewardship in the region.

Opportunity Summary

The Senior Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Franklin Biomass Facility. This position provides advanced expertise in calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment vital to plant performance. The role includes maintaining and optimizing PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and turbine control systems integrated with the Foster Wheeler boiler, biomass fuel handling systems, emissions controls, and the steam turbine generator. Through skilled maintenance and system optimization, the Senior IC&E Technician improves efficiency, reduces downtime, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Your scope of responsibility as Senior IC&E Technician includes the following primary functions:

• Perform calibration, testing, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, control valves, fan dampers, conveyors, fuel feed systems, variable speed drives, transmitters, analyzers, and biomass-specific instrumentation to ensure reliable plant operation.
• Develop, update, and optimize PLC and DCS logic-based controls—including ladder and P&ID logic—in coordination with engineering staff to improve automation and enhance plant efficiency.
• Carry out corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, motors, batteries, inverters, chargers, generator excitation systems, and variable speed drives.
• Calibrate and maintain precision instruments such as pressure and temperature transmitters and stack CEMS equipment, and perform plant wiring repairs and installations using diagnostic tools including Amprobes, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Use DCS and SCADA systems to monitor and maintain the efficient operation of boilers, steam turbine generators, and emissions control systems including SCR and hot precipitators.
• Conduct turbine control system calibration and performance checks to ensure efficient start-up, shutdown, and continuous operation of the steam turbine.
• Perform testing and tuning of boiler controls, combustion systems, turbine performance, and emissions reduction technologies to optimize plant performance and compliance.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors during outages and maintenance projects to ensure technical accuracy, schedule adherence, and safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibration data, equipment modifications, plant drawings, and vendor documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, applying safe work practices, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement through root cause analysis (RCA), procedure refinement, reliability initiatives, and plant optimization efforts.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Franklin Biomass Facility.

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 Senior IC&E Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager 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 demands include standing for extended periods of time, climbing multiple levels of stairs, climbing ladders over 50 feet in height, entering and exiting equipment cabs, traversing uneven or elevated surfaces, and working inside confined spaces. The role routinely requires lifting up to 50 pounds and performing tasks from elevated platforms or walkways.

Work may be performed in conditions involving dust, wood particles, fumes, high noise levels, and extreme temperatures near operating equipment. Outdoor tasks in all weather conditions are required, including in high-heat environments adjacent to biomass processing systems.

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory and may include hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, high-visibility clothing, steel-toe boots, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), respirators, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions are enforced in and around the facility to ensure plant safety and environmental compliance.

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 Senior IC&E Technician works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. 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 $39.52 to $47.44 per hour, along with an annual performance bonus.

Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates, if needed.

Professional Expertise & Qualifications

We are looking for a highly skilled Technician with experience in power generation operations and maintenance, coupled with a proven ability to contribute effectively to team success and consistently meet performance standards.

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Technician, or equivalent role within power generation or heavy industrial facilities, with comprehensive understanding of plant operations, safety management, and critical equipment systems.
• Advanced hands-on expertise with electrical systems, including switchgear, motors, motor control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters, chargers, and generator excitation equipment, with the ability to lead diagnostics and corrective actions.
• Proven capability in maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems in biomass-fired power plants, encompassing Foster Wheeler boilers, steam turbines, burner management, combustion control, boiler and turbine control systems, emissions controls (SCR and hot precipitators), continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), and fuel handling systems.
• In-depth familiarity with boilers, auxiliary equipment, and distributed control systems (DCS), with the ability to analyze performance data and recommend operational improvements.
• Highly skilled in interpreting and applying information from mechanical and process drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and OEM documentation to plan and execute maintenance strategies.
• Experienced in utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for proactive scheduling, tracking, and optimizing maintenance activities.
• Proficient in MS Office and related digital tools for documentation, reporting, data analysis, and interdepartmental communication.
• Adept at coordinating and guiding cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment on maintenance priorities, resource allocation, and safe, continuous plant operations.
• Strong written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical findings, root cause analyses, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• 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.