Instrumentation and Controls Commissioning Technician
Job Description
Department: Manufacturing
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Production Manager
Amount of Travel Required: 0-10%
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7 am – 4 pm, overtime as necessary.
Positions Supervised: None
AIP Level 7
POSITION SUMMARY:
Primarily works to ensure Gas Turbine Generator Package is ready to operate and conduct live run test. Preliminary checks include testing of instrument control systems for newly built and refurbished units. Assure units are fully calibrated and commissioned before being deployed for field operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "May.")
- Perform turbine generator package commissioning to include the following:
- Lubrication oil system commissioning to confirm flow, pressure, temperature of the system per the suppled drawings.
- Gas system commissioning includes valve operation, venting operations, leak checks.
- Commissioning of gas turbine start systems, hydraulic actuation systems for variable geometry in preparation for startup.
- Startup / commissioning of gas turbine engine and generator.
- Perform Point-to-Point panel checkouts during pre-commissioning and log results.
- Issue Non-Conformance Reports when appropriate for corrective actions
- Perform DC system inspection during pre-commissioning and log results. Troubleshoot DC systems.
- Perform AC system inspection including insulation testing, phase-to-phase checks and phase rotation checks during pre-commissioning and log results. Troubleshoot 480V and 600V Ac Systems
- Perform control system software loading including but not limited to main controller and auxiliary controllers including VFD drives.
- Perform instrument calibrations for pressure transmitters, pressure differential transmitters, level transmitters, etc. during pre-commissioning and log results.
- Perform instrument loop checks during pre-commissioning and log results.
- Perform any other instrumentation/electrical maintenance as required on equipment.
- Be aware of quality control issues with the different vendors and generate Non-Conformance Reports as needed. Help drive any issues found to conclusion.
- Commission complete package to include starting, stopping, load testing and Factory Acceptance Test.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.