What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Plant Automation & Operational Specialist position at Springville City Corporation?
Department:
Power
Position Reports to:
Generation Operations Supervisor and/or Instrumentation Tech II
Pay Grade:
16
Employment Type:
Full-time
Exempt/Nonexempt:
Non-exempt
Description:
Under the direction of the Generation Operations Supervisor and the Generation Instrumentation Tech II, carries out specific job assignments, and sees to the installation and maintenance of the department operational technology network, automation systems, instrumentation, and SCADA. Requires willingness to be cross trained in maintenance and operation of power generation equipment.
Duties:
- Installs, maintains, and repairs instrumentation in substations and generation facilities, including fiber optics and Multiple Address Systems (MAS) radios under the direction of the Generation Instrumentation Tech II.
- Recommends and implements new automation technologies and techniques.
- Maintains power departments servers, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), firewalls, routers, and network equipment.
- Performs SCADA installations, including project design, programming, project layout, and network terminal (NTU) installation.
- Maintains electronic fuel metering and related electronic generation and engine controls.
- Monitors and maintains hydroelectric production, weed abatement, and hydro facility appearance, as per FERC requirements.
- Maintains and operates dual-fuel reciprocating engines and hydroelectric generators for city power production.
- Monitors municipal electrical system and the usage of electric power and culinary water systems.
- Dispatches after-hours electrical crews and equipment.
- Periodically required to be on-call (remote).
Qualifications:
Skills:
- High school diploma required.
- Bachelors of Science in Automation and Electrical Technology or similar degree, plus two (2) years of experience with SCADA in a power department or equivalent setting is required. Will also consider equivalent years of experience in instrumentation, computer operating systems, networks, communication protocols, and electronics.
- Network, PLC programing, CCST, or similar designation, as well as protective relay certifications are a plus.
- Background or experience in Diesel Technology and heavy-duty mechanics training is helpful.
- Must have valid Utah driver's license.
Must be able to work independently and solve problems under stressful conditions. Must be able to troubleshoot and repair all types of communication topologies, including wireless and fiber communication systems, IP networks, and copper communication infrastructures. Must be willing to expand knowledge by formal and informal education programs. Experience with or willingness to be cross trained in maintaining and repairing large reciprocating engines, air compressors, pumps, and valves. Requires the ability to perform duties and work for extended periods of time with minimal supervision.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, and have good vision and hearing. Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather. Moderate exposure to dust, grease, noise, etc. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Drug screen and background checks performed
