DCS Maint Specialist- Solar

Title: DCS Maint Specialist- Solar 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Mulberry
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

 

 

POSITION CONCEPT:

In this position, the engineer reports to the engineering manager, Solar and Energy Storage Operations. This individual is responsible for his own personal safety awareness, maintenance and technical support of all Solar Digital Control/Computer Systems (DCS), and other Solar wide Process Control systems, the associated subsystems and all the associated field input and output devices.  Technical support includes training and assisting all Maintenance, Operating, Engineering and Management personnel that utilize the Digital Control Systems. This individual is responsible for supporting the updating and maintenance of the associated system backup processes, system software and data information interfaces such as the Canary System (Historian), Maintenance IO and Calibration Report database applications.  This individual is also responsible for the Solar Digital Control System’s Cyber security concerns and any associated activities.

 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within the limits of authorized objectives, policies, procedures, plans, schedules and budgets, this position has the responsibility and commensurate authority to:

• On an on-going basis ensure the Solar Digital Process Control/Computer systems are maintained and running properly.  Initiate all necessary repairs or as needed manage maintenance of said systems.
• Provides day-to-day operational and maintenance support to local personnel for all Solar Process Digital Control/Computer systems and subsystems on an as needed basis and provides relevant training at regular intervals.  This would include the spare parts review and common everyday DCS and PLC parts repair and documentation requirements.
• On an on-going basis ensure the Solar DCS subsystems (such as Ignition Control System, Canary Historian and Solar Plant Master Controllers) are maintained and running properly.
• Provides active support for all Process Control/Computer systems and associated subsystems upgrades and new installations.  Ensure concerns are addressed and systems installations are documented well with a critical review of future maintenance requirements. Provide Graphic, Control and Point building support on an as-needed basis and proactive basis.  Also initiate periodic review of point Alarm priorities.  Also, maintain system documentation, this includes:  monthly software backups of all Solar Process Digital Control/Computer systems and associated subsystems, ensure installation documentation exists and is current, maintain related I/O maintenance database or databases in a matter that supports system and field maintenance.
• Maintain personal safety awareness. This includes attending all safety training and general safety meetings that are available.  To perform monthly H.E.C. procedure reviews via a team effort, to orchestrate monthly housekeeping reviews and associated follow up work, to monthly review the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) of one random individual and all other management mandated safety procedural tasks.  In general, assist the team to maintain an injury free and environmentally compliant workplace by ensuring that areas reviewed are clean, obstacle free and safe.
• Also, maintain an ongoing education of state-of-the-art equipment and operating procedures beneficial to station controls optimization.
• Provides technical support and direction in the related Instrument & Controls areas to include routine and emergency maintenance requirements, which include problem resolution, and root cause analysis.  This support also includes the engineering and related documentation effort associated with new field installation or upgrades that often evolve into budgeted projects.  Provides non-routine technical support to operations, maintenance, and engineering staff in more complex control system(s) maintenance.  Develops and implements improved troubleshooting procedures and seek new solutions for I&C control systems(s).
• Review and implement on a regular basis the Solar Cyber security initiatives as required.  This currently includes the implementation and thereafter utilization of the new government required North American Electric Reliability Corporation (N.E.R.C.) Standard.  This will involve new equipment configurations and installations.  And thereafter on an on-going basis the utilization of this equipment such as software backup subsystems, Anti-Virus subsystems and Public Domain subsystems that orchestrate equipment security and personnel equipment interface access via regularly maintained password administration.  In addition, the new N.E.R.C standard requires a very large documentation effort on an on-going basis for the entire DCS system and associated infrastructure and related processes (such as equipment maintenance, security related initiatives and software backup).

 

EDUCATION:
Requirement: DCS Maint Specialist- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.  

Preferred Requirement: DCS Engineer- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science Degree

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Preferred: ISA Instrumentation & Controls Certification 
DCS training, preferably ABB/Bailey

 

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Maint Specialist – DCS
Minimum 5 years of controls experience working in a Process Plant Control environment and requires at least 2 years’ experience in developing, changing, maintaining, and troubleshooting DCS logic; maintaining, replacing, and repairing Distributive Control System (DCS) hardware; and installing and maintaining 3rd party software applications.

Maint Specialist Sr -  DCS Required: Minimum 7 years of controls experience working in a Process Plant Control environment and requires at least 2 years’ experience in developing, changing, maintaining, and troubleshooting DCS logic; maintaining, replacing, and repairing Distributive Control System (DCS) hardware; and installing and maintaining 3rd party software applications. AND must prove competency in the station specific control system through skills testing and approval from the review board.

DCS Engineer - Minimum of 4 years of related to the duties and responsinilities of the position.

 

Preferred: Process control engineering with thorough understanding of control network communications.  Familiarity with NERC CIP standard. Maintenance and repair of Emergency Shutdown Systems Experience with Emerson Ovation digital control systems.  Experience with various industrial plant control and telemetry systems (PLC, RTU, HMI).

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required: Knowledge & skill of instrumentation controls and devices.  Understanding programmable logic controls, emergency shutdown systems, distributive control systems, routable/non-routable communications interfaces, and analytical devices. Understanding of DCS, CAD drawings, electrical drawings, P&ID drawings, ladder logic & flow diagrams. Ability to work in an industrial environment. Good interpersonal oral & written communication skills. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be willing and able to respond to plant needs with 24/7 coverage
• Must be willing and able to work in dusty, hot and noisy environments

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing and able to pass a baseline physical with pulmonary function and negative pressure respirator fit test.
• Must be willing and able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on-the-job.
• Must be willing and able to work from elevated platforms
• Must be willing and able to ascend and descend from ladders and stairs

 

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships 
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity

 

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening. 
Must successfully complete the following physical worker medical exam:
Physical Worker Medical Exam

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

 

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

 

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

 

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

 

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.