Plant Ratcliffe

I&C Specialist 

 

Job Summary

This position provides technical support for generation balance of plant and turbine control systems, including program configuration, system installation, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include maintaining plant control systems, implementing design and performance improvements, providing technical advice, and ensuring compliance with NERC/CIP requirements.  

Job Requirements

Education Requirement:

Four-year degree or two-year technical degree from a certified institution or equivalent military or industrial experience in fields related to automation, instrumentation, information technology, computer science, or engineering.

Experience Requirement:

At least 1 year of practical experience in process control and instrumentation in Power Plants, Refineries, Integration, or Industrial/Commercial processes preferred. At least 1 year of programming experience with Siemens T3000, Emerson Ovation, ABB S+, or similar control systems preferred. Experience with Industrial Ethernet network configuration and automation communication protocols is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to troubleshoot complex control systems, including controller tuning, logic function block diagrams, ladder logic, sequential function charts, and process instrumentation. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for optimizing plant performance. Preferred knowledge of Emerson Ovation Control Systems. Familiarity with control system cybersecurity measures is desired but not essential. Familiarity with control system alarm management is desired but not essential. Knowledge of combined cycle/power plant operations is desired but not essential. Knowledge of Microsoft server configuration is desired but not essential.

Behavioral Attributes:

Team player who supports a collaborative environment and exhibits behaviors aligned with Our Values. Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Adaptable to complex, high-pressure situations and a changing work environment. Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company Self-motivated to work toward team goals Possess a continuous improvement mindset

Other Requirements:

Availability for call-out, night, weekend, overtime, and holiday work as required. Ability to perform essential job functions.

Job Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development and achievement of the goals and needs of the team and plant Maintain DCS, PLC, and other control systems and associated equipment for a combined cycle plant and ancillary systems. Work with Vendors to ensure systems do not become obsolete. Identify and rectify issues with plant control, process instrumentation, and electrical systems in collaboration with operations and maintenance staff. Implement logic changes in DCS, PLC, and other control systems as needed. Assist in plant alarm management and rationalization. Ensure compliance with NERC/CIP regulations. Perform periodic inspections of control/DCS rooms and manage functional tests for control systems. Assist with inventory management for control system parts and supplies. Contribute to plant projects as a technical resource or project lead Maintain plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system (Maximo®). Assist in managing the O&M and capital budgets as a plant subsystem coordinator.