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Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Dominica
Not disclosed
Permanent full-time
Updated 09/06/2025

Recruitment for Position - EI& C Technician

As a leader in geothermal energy, Ormat continues to achieve remarkable growth all around the world.

Ormat’s geothermal plant in Dominica is almost operational, following completing this 10MW geothermal plant will provide clean stable energy, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and drive forward Ormat’s world class mission and values.

What Drives Us!

At Ormat, we are fueled by Creativity, a deep Commitment to both people and the planet, a spirit of Constant Renewal, unwavering Courage, and a foundation of strong Stability.

Power Up your Future!

Be the vital force behind our success! We're seeking a skilled EI&C Technician (Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls) to maintain and optimize our critical systems. You'll troubleshoot complex electrical circuits, calibrate precision instruments, and ensure seamless operation of control systems that keep our facility running.

Essential Functions

Observe and follow Ormat’s environmental and operational rules, procedures, and guidelines.

Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA.

Ensure work is done in compliance with electrical (NEC and NFPA) codes.

Install, program, inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment.

Install and calibrate analog and discrete instrumentation and control valves.

Read, understand and effectively utilize technical information from electrical schematics, vendor information, procedures and codes.

Perform voltage, current and resistance calculations and checks with appropriate meter.

Calibrate and use test equipment associated with the power plant electrical and safety systems. Interpret readings and outputs of equipment.

Participate in planning and scheduling maintenance activities.

Create and modify reports and records associated with the electrical systems of the power plant.

Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation equipment.

Provide recommendations for reliability improvements.

Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous period of time and read and understand maps.

Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays when necessary.

Must be able to work overtime as required.

Must be able to travel extensively to other locations, including rural areas and other states to work on other projects.

When assigned as an EI&C Technician 2 or 3:

Performs programming for information systems; programs with ladder logic and relay logic; operates PLCs, RTUs and associated inputs/outputs; operates VFDs; performs telecommunications networking.

Ensures proper operation of SCADA and HMI systems; identifies and troubleshoots issues pertaining to these systems.

Other Responsibilities

Perform environmental and general housekeeping duties.

Attend Monthly Safety and Maintenance training.

Ability to respond to emergency calls

Participate in regular training to improve performance, acquire professional licenses, and maintain certification required by Ormat and government regulations.

Perform other duties as directed.

When assigned as an EI&C Technician 2:
Provide coaching and guidance to junior Electrical, Instrument and Control Technicians.
Process work orders, assist in inventory, and requisitioning of parts and supplies
Search for and eliminate organizational weaknesses and jobsite conditions that create conditions for error.
When assigned as an EI&C Technician 3:
Provide coaching and guidance to junior Electrical, Instrument and Control Technicians.
Process work orders, assist in inventory, and requisitioning of parts and supplies
Search for and eliminate organizational weaknesses and jobsite conditions that create conditions for error.
Periodically observe fellow maintenance technicians while performing work activities to ensure proper procedures, techniques, and safety guidelines are being followed.

Education, Experience, and Skills

Must possess at least a high school diploma. Polytechnic or College certification in the field would be an asset.
Three (3) years of experience in the power generation or similar process industries.
EI&C Technician 2: Five (5) years of experience in the power generation or similar process industries.
EI&C Technician 3: Seven (7) years of experience in the power generation or similar process industries.
Hands-on experience in operations, maintenance and project implementation related to power production, turbine-generators, auxiliary equipment, power and control systems.
The ability to read process control documentation such as process flow diagrams, control logic block diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical schematics, circuit diagrams and wiring diagrams.
Ability to methodically troubleshoot electrical and control systems.
Must be able to work as part of a team and to perform duties safely and efficiently.
Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet.
Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s Safe Driving policy.

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and 50 pounds from the floor to the waist.
Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
Must be able to work in confined spaces, heights exceeding 10 feet, and in harsh weather conditions.
Work is subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust, and noxious odors.
Must wear protective equipment in the performance of some duties.
The ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.

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