DCS Engineer or DCS Maint Specialist TECO (3 Locations)

About the role

The DCS Specialist or Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the Station’s plant Distributed Control System (DCS) hardware and software. This position’s responsibility includes ensuring DCS system reliability, integrity, and health by performing daily back-ups of DCS computer software and logic changes. Responsibilities also include implementing new DCS logic, changing existing DCS logic, and replacing and installing DCS hardware.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/troubleshoot/repair plant Distributed Control System (DCS), GE Mark VI and PLC control systems. Recognize needs before they arise and take appropriate action.
• Implement/modify/document plant communications for Cyber Security plan.
• Support plant equipment modifications by adding/changing/removing DCS logic and controls.
• Maintain plant 3rd party software applications for process monitoring (DBDOC, GRITS, Asset Centre, RSLogix5000).
• Assist TECO Energy Information & Security department with all plant control systems (GE & ABB) for NERC and Emera CSF compliance.
• Interact and communicate daily with process teams providing technical support, direction and training to support plant operations. Provide technical support to maintenance Staff.
• Produce and maintain accurate system records, including logic diagrams, P&ID prints, and alarm management.
• Investigate and analyze new products and procedures and direct personnel in use of same. Contact equipment manufacturers to solve equipment problems.
• Cookordinate and provide technical support and quality control for work performed by outside contractors and plant personnel.
• Assist in the station budgeting process and provide annual forecast of expected contractor manpower levels and contractor costs. Develop budgets for maintenance and improvements to ensure safe and reliable operation plant control system.
• Follow all company and plant guidelines and applicable processes including but not limited to NERC, safety and environmental.

Requirements

• DCS Maint Specialist: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• DCS Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science Degree.

Qualifications

• Required: DCS Maint Specialist – 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.
• Required: DCS Engineer – 4 years of related to the duties and responsinilities of the position.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

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

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.