Sr Engineering Technologist Electrical/DCS

Responsibilities

Sr Engineering Technologist Electrical / DCS

Responsible for maintaining the configuration of station and turbine-specific Distributed Control System (DCS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and programmable logic controllers (PLC) process control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and regulatory compliant operation of power stations

Develop the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to AC power systems, DC power systems, Large AC motors, Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Voltage Regulators, Breakers, etc.

Responsible for system architecture, design, specification, selection, and services related to site and / or regional process control systems

Have sufficient knowledge of the functions and limitations of the specific station systems and equipment being controlled to enable confident troubleshooting and manipulation of the control system without incurring safety, reliability, or regulatory impacts

Perform point and logic configuration changes as well as graphics modifications and limited control loop tuning

Log both temporary and permanent configuration changes made to control systems

Monitor control system periodically for unlogged temporary modifications or forced points and resolve with internal customers

Diagnose control system problems and alarms and provide resolution, including system hardware, software, logic, human-machine interface (HMI) and related procedures

Manage any external control system vendor support as a single point of contact (SPOC)

Support startups, runbacks, and trips as required to troubleshoot malfunctions outside the capability of operations & maintenance

Support post-maintenance testing as required

Scrub and manipulate alarms utilizing both internal and external alarm management philosophy guidelines and site preferences to minimize nuisance alarms and periodically clean up alarm page backlog

Interface with operations & maintenance, assisting with any other control system challenges and needs

Provide capital project support for necessary process control system modifications, including :

Development of control philosophy and functional descriptions

Factory and Site Acceptance Testing

Checkout, Commissioning, and Startup

Performance / Demonstration Testing

Be versed in CIP-cyber security standards and how they affect site control system security, providing expertise for all standard datalink communication and network protocols, including Modbus serial, Modbus ethernet, OPC and other various protocols

Coordinate with cyber security specialists for scheduling and implementing necessary patching as well as database management

Manage the control system vendor contracts, including on-call support, maintenance, and parts agreements

Manage control system hardware life cycle, including obsolescence, spares, performance upgrades, replacements, vendor recommendations, alternative vendors, equivalency evaluations, etc

Maintain plant risk grid for system / equipment responsibilities

Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

Basic / Required Qualifications – Sr Engineering Technologist

Associate's in engineering technology and a minimum of 8 years related experience

In Lieu of degree, High School / GED and 12 years of related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Good written and oral communication skills.

Experience in the utility industry.

Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management.

Ovation

Mark VIe

Siemens T3000 Distributed Controls Systems

Combustion Turbine and Combined Cycle Operations

Familiar with Cybersecurity activities, NERC Cip and Compliance

Basic network Administration, Design and Troubleshooting

Datalink Experience (MODBUS, PLCs, RTUs or RTACs)

Powerplan, Maximo, PasTa software

Specific Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Either 3 years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 5 years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 9 years equivalent experience without a degree.

LI-CM1

Onsite

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented / Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.