Instrumentation and Control (INC)

Instrumentation and Control (INC)

An Instrumentation and Control Technician undertakes activities related to installing, calibrating, maintaining and diagnosing faults in power plant digital and analog control systems. He participates in testing and commissioning events, runs operating tests and carries out modifications to existing control system equipment. He also has the skills to locate faults, identify/replace faulty parts, reassemble/re-calibrate equipment and make use of technical information as necessary to complete assignments.

 

Educational/vocational objectives

The expected INC educational/vocational objectives are that, upon completing all training courses including OJT, the trainee will be able to:

  • Apply principles of mathematics and applied science, to perform technical calculations and solve technical problems of the types commonly encountered in operation and maintenance technology careers.
  • Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and function effectively with members of multi-disciplinary teams and with other workers in an industrial setting, including those from different backgrounds.
  • Undertake responsibility for participating in activities related to installing, calibrating, maintaining and diagnosing faults by performing testing, measurements and analysis to locate faults in power plant digital and analog control systems, associated electrical /electronic equipment, peripherals and instruments in order to achieve uninterrupted power generation.
  • Locate equipment faults and operating irregularities by making appropriate diagnostic tests, measurements, and analyses.
  • Perform maintenance on electronic / pneumatic equipment and systems;
  • Identify and replace faulty parts; reassemble and recalibrate equipment and systems
  • Run operating tests to verify satisfactory repairs.
  • Make use of specification sheets, manufacturer’s technical information and drawings, and other available data as necessary to complete work assignments.
  • Carry out modifications to existing control system equipment, or installation of new equipment.
  • Participate in testing and commissioning.
  • Perform calibration, testing, and maintenance on test equipment

 


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