At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network!
From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.
Spark a strong future at our Thomas Hill Energy Center! Become an Instrumentation Technician and fuel the energy that powers rural communities! If you enjoy solving technical problems and working with complex control systems, this role puts you at the center of maintaining the instrumentation that supports safe, reliable power generation. We welcome candidates at all experience levels to apply.
What you’ll do:
- Work with a skilled maintenance team to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and control equipment used in power generation. Work throughout the plant in both indoor and outdoor environments on equipment such as:
Control systems: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), I/O multiplexers
Environmental monitoring: Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
Field instrumentation: transmitters, gauges, switches, analyzers, transducers, and ultrasonic flow measurement devices
Control components: pneumatic and digital valve controllers and positioners, associated tubing, and wiring
-Use technical drawings and system documentation to solve problems and keep systems performing at their best. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals to support maintenance activities.
What you’ll need:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two years’ post-secondary electronics school or equivalent training and one year experience in a related field.
- Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to develop working knowledge of all major power plant systems and components.
- Basic computer skills required for daily operations and documentation.
- Obtain a passing result from the applicable pre-employment test(s).
Preferred:
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic control and computer systems used in industrial or power generation settings.
- Familiarity with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and related control systems.
What Associated provides:
At Associated Electric Cooperative, all of our 700+ employees across MO/AR/OK territory play a crucial role in powering our mission! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find endless opportunities for career development here. Join us in an environment where your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive as we work together to keep the lights on!
Ready to Energize your career? Visit our website at www.aeci.org/careers to learn more about Associated and apply for a position.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.
An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.