Plant Red Hills – I&C Specialist

 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 Southern Company Services and 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 company values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior performance