Instrumentation and Control Specialist

Duration: 24 Months

Job Description:

• The Controls Specialist 3 position requires 7-10 Years Experience in a related field.

Job responsibilities:

• Job responsibilities include supporting and transitioning between multiple mid to large sized projects, checking cables and wiring in the field, performing and assisting in site walk downs (some travel required), preparing cost estimates, supporting start up, prepare layouts and conceptual designs.
• Skillsets and expertise required for this position include proficiency in computer-based platforms, solid Electrical knowledge, configuration /graphic skills in one or more platforms: Ovation, Foxboro, ABB, or PLC.
• Experience with field support, experience with control narrative and markup.
• Experience with checking cables and wiring in the field, expedience with cost estimating in sub disciplines.
• Experience developing IO lists, and the ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.
• Work environment is a coal-fired electric generating plant.
• Time will be split between a controls office environment and out in the field inside the plant.
• Physical requirements include walking, climbing stairs, ladder climbing, kneeling, squatting, bending and reaching.

• This position is responsible for providing technical direction for control systems, program configuration, installation of systems, and troubleshooting system problems on distributed/process control systems. The responsible individual is expected to provide technical advice and direction during the design and implementation phases of projects.
• This position is responsible for providing technical support necessary to maintain the reliable and efficient operation of the control systems security and asset management.
• The incumbent will work closely with the Operations Department to identify and correct shortcomings in the plant control systems. They are to be the expert on issues surrounding control systems and will represent the plant on various internal and external teams such as applicable controls user groups and at various internal and external meetings such as I&C Technical Forums.

Education Requirements:

• Four-year degree, two-year technical certification, and/or an associate’s degree in electronics preferred or equivalent experience required.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience with instrument and/or controls in a plant or industrial environment
• Performs periodic inspections of the control rooms to determine the status of equipment. Manages a preventive maintenance and calibration program for instrumentation and control systems. Develops and manages functional tests for control systems
• Experience with programmable logic controllers and/or distributed control systems is required.
• Moderate to high level of proficiency in one of the following PLC, DCS, or TCS control system platforms (ABB S , Siemens T3000, Allen Bradley PLC) experience preferred
• Field troubleshooting experience on control strategy, field instrumentation, and control systems equipment failures
• Power Generation experience preferred
• Experience working with networks, planning, designing, implementing or testing security measures to protect data and technology equipment preferred
• Familiarity with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements preferred
• Previous experience with networking protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus Serial, DNP3, OPC, Allen Bradley (A-B) Ethernet, etc. preferred
• Previous experience with Microsoft Windows operating system management including installing system updates, patches, antivirus software, and firewall management is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good oral/written communication skills and ability to work effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management) is a must
• Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills are required
• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative are crucial for this position
• Must be willing to be apart of a team and willing to foster an inclusive environment

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist functional system owner to replace and upgrade instrumentation based on life cycle strategy
• Assist Operations with alarm management effort
• Assist Electrical & Instruments (E&I) group with critical instruments troubleshooting on as needed basis
• Leads troubleshooting of day-to-day instrumentation and controls technical issues that cannot be resolved by operators or technicians
• Assists in specification, configuration, field checkout, procurement, start-up and tuning of control systems
• Participates on project teams responsible for scoping, scheduling, and budgeting of instrumentation and controls projects
• Work closely with OEM’s on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing control systems platforms
• Assist in Maintaining NERC CIP/Cyber Security compliance
• Serve as the single point of contact for plant personnel on cyber security issues and communications. Point of contact for raising plant issues to central security team.
• On site security incident management
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with customers and support personnel.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills and be willing to challenge the status quo.
• Be willing and available for call-out responsibilities on a 24-hour 365 day/year

Other Requirements:

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Must be available to work extended hours as needed
• Must understand and exemplify the values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior performance

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Vinay Bandaru

Email ID: vinay.bandaru@ustechsolutionsinc.com

Internal ID: 25-35831