WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies, with the operational expertise and financial resources to serve the Midwest's energy needs safely, reliably and responsibly.
Our subsidiaries focus on reliable service, customer satisfaction and shareholder value. Together, we provide energy services to more than 4.5 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. Our combined assets allow operating efficiencies across 70,600 miles of electric distribution lines, 50,700 miles of natural gas distribution and transmission lines, and 7,100 megawatts of reliable power plant capacity.
Our family of companies is committed to delivering world-class reliability and the very best customer care anywhere. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters.
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Computer Instrument Technician in our Oak Creek, Wisconsin location.
Job Summary Design, install, test, calibrate, tune, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot the process control instrumentation, support related computer-based control, data acquisition equipment, and the various system utilized for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a power plant. Responsibilities also include providing technical support and coordination to plant chemical, maintenance, electric, and operations groups.
Job Responsibilities The Computer Instrument Technician performs the following duties:
- Troubleshooting, testing, calibrating, repairing, installing, tuning, and otherwise maintaining various process control instrumentation devices and systems utilized for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of fossil fueled power plants
- The Computer Instrument Technician provides technical support related to power plant computer-based control and data acquisition equipment, including the development and modification of the computer systems application programs, operator function, graphic displays, documentation and data base parameters
- Resolving day-to-day system problems
- Ensuring system, software, data and backup security; reviewing and monitoring the operating status of equipment
- Aiding engineers with equipment performance calculation programs
- Also assists engineering personnel with special tests and projects and performs other miscellaneous or special duties as required and/or assigned
- Will require the use of a respirator in certain situations
Minimum Experience Required Applicant must have a two-year associate degree in electronics, process controls, instrumentation, or power generation technology
OR
Have completed equivalent education as demonstrated by two years of accredited post-secondary education with sufficient and relevant course concentrations in the field of electrical, electronic, or instrument technology.
Applicant must have a valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving.