Digital Control Specialist Trainee

Summary

The DCS Specialist Trainee will learn to develop the process control logic and algorithms required by DCS for plant automation and data acquisition. They will also learn to implement DCS projects, troubleshoot control systems and perform other technical DCS-related activities as required. The trainee will support DCS Specialists in managing DCS projects within approved budgets, contracts, and equipment purchases with DCS vendors. They will assist in translating power plant operational procedures into DCS, analyzing data acquired from remotely accessed field instrumentation, and building software tools to present and share data among engineering and operations personnel.

What You'll Do

• Develop process control logic and algorithms required by DCS for plant automation and data acquisition.
• Implement DCS projects, troubleshoot control systems, and perform other technical DCS-related activities as required.
• Translate power plant operational procedures into DCS, analyze data acquired from remotely accessed field instrumentation.
• Build software tools to present and share data among engineering and operations personnel.
• Support DCS Specialist in managing DCS projects within approved budgets.
• Support DCS Specialist in managing contracts, relationships, and equipment purchases with DCS vendors.
• Work safely and efficiently in the performance of job duties.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers, and the public.
• Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and accurately and legibly complete applicable paperwork.
• May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum three years as an O& M Specialist III T/A, Operations Specialist Trainee, Operations Specialist, Electrical Specialist, Instrument and Controls Specialist or equivalent skills.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.