Control System Specialist I, II, III or Senior

About the role

Supports, designs, and implements control system and technology solutions in support of Tri-State operations. Ensures operational stability, security, and efficiency. Supports Generation Technology software tools, including OSIsoft/Aveva Pi data historian, and EtaPro thermal performance suite. Assists in developing operational data reports and data flows to business intelligence software (PowerBI/Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Support Generation Control Systems with expert knowledge of Emerson Ovation, GE MarkVIe, Programmable Logic Controllers, Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, various equipment monitoring systems.
• Conduct software and control system modifications and upgrades, including control and graphical enhancements.
• Provide global process control guidance and enforcement.
• Provide oversight of the Management of Change process with respect to controls and cybersecurity.
• Verify data flows daily, investigating and troubleshooting any issues.
• Ensure operational data integrity as a front-line responder to loss of data flow.
• Assist in providing first-line support to facilities that do not currently have dedicated controls and technological support.
• Provide assistance for FERC and NERC compliance at Generation Facilities.
• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements.
• Help to define future standards for an efficient, stable, usable, and secure architecture.
• Support project planning and implementations, leveraging vendors, Engineering and Construction department, and IT resources.
• Coordinate instrumentation, controls, and electrical related work activities with Generation Facilities staff.
• Help inform internal project managers of standard practices, standard OT network architecture, and preferred software branding to standardize the OT footprint across all TSGT assets.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years’ progressive experience with operational technology solutions or power plant experience with a focus on technology.
• Experience with implementing or replacing distributed control systems.
• Experience with client/server hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with network systems (switching, routing, firewalls) in a client-facing support role.
• Experience with GE, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Modbus and OPC protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or associate’s degree in Electronics, Information Technology, data science, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) years’ progressive experience with operational technology solutions or power plant experience with a focus on technology.
• Experience with implementing or replacing distributed control systems.
• Experience with client/server hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with network systems (switching, routing, firewalls) in a client-facing support role.
• Experience with GE, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Modbus and OPC protocols.

Skills

• Ability to recognize and solve complex problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as Citrix, VMWare or Microsoft.
• Experience with real-time operational data historian (Pi) administration and configuration.
• Experience with NAS and SAN technology products.
• Proficiency and experience creating reports/graphics/displays for industrial use.
• Experience with Microsoft Server Administration; MSCE highly desired.
• Experience in client/server domain administration.
• Experience in process control/critical systems/real time database environments and supporting technologies.
• Scripting experience with SQL, vbscript, PowerShell.
• Experience in project management.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Option
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

Pay

• Senior Control Systems Specialist Hiring Salary Range: $109,000-$139,000
• Control Systems Specialist III Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$124,000
• Control Systems Specialist II Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$111,000
• Control Systems Specialist I Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$99,000

Schedule

Full time