SCADA Control Systems Plant Specialist - Rufus, Oregon

Job Overview

This position is open to two P-levels: Associate Control Systems Specialist (Grade 5 / P1 – Entry) and Control Systems Specialist (Grade 6 / P2 – Intermediate). The level at which an offer is made will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize SCADA software applications
• Manage user access and permissions
• Diagnosing and resolving complex communication issues
• Support critical infrastructure including computer hardware, control systems, networking equipment, and fiber optic connections

What Sets You Apart

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and Project Engineers
• Strong problem-solving skills with a talent for developing innovative solutions
• Technical expertise across multiple platforms and systems
• Forward-thinking approach to system optimization

Responsibilities – Associate Control Systems Specialist (Grade 5 / P1 – Entry)

• Assists in the configuration of devices used in the control systems and helps technicians in troubleshooting problems.
• Aids engineering and project teams with programming, and commissioning of control systems.
• Aids in modifying programs for various software applications for PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMIs.
• Supports the modification of programs for various software applications for PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMIs.
• Maintains existing DCS and HMI platform(s), Auxiliary control systems to minimize downtime and performance losses.
• Maintains user access to control systems.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes with guidance, providing first-level support for troubleshooting system failures (controls/graphics, field devices, electrical).
• Supports the troubleshooting of failures on IT platforms: Software Applications, Operating Systems and Computer Networks.
• Follows procedure complete performance tests of control equipment and systems. Documents testing results. Maintains testing procedures.
• Performs system performance audits and document results.
• Consults with other team members.
• Ensures compliance with standards, regulations, and laws. Maintains compliance-related documentation. Runs reports and analyzes data as needed. Ensures safe work practices.

Responsibilities – Control Systems Specialist (Grade 6 / P2 – Intermediate)

• Leads site commissioning, activities and trains site personnel on control system applications.
• Responsible for the modification of programs for various software applications for PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMIs.
• Responsible for maintaining/Enhancing existing DCS and HMI platform(s), Auxiliary systems minimize downtime and performance losses.
• Provides advanced configuration and troubleshooting.
• Manages user access to control systems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves control system failures (graphics, field devices, electrical).
• Lead in the troubleshooting of failures on IT platforms: Software Applications, Operating Systems, and Computer Networks.
• Develops performance tests of controls equipment and systems and integrates the information for equipment trending and decision-making purposes.
• Develops and maintains testing procedures and documentation.
• Leads in system performance audits to identify and develop functional improvements and enhance controls.
• Provides input in project design reviews to ensure P&IDs, instrumentation specs, and other engineering documents meet standards.
• Assists project teams with the creation of design and construction documents as they relate to control systems.
• Communicates with the site management regarding project design and schedule.
• Provides coaching, guidance, and feedback to other team members.
• Ensures all processes align to appropriate standards, regulations, and laws. Maintains compliance-related documentation. Runs reports and analyzes data as needed. Ensures safe work practices.
• Develops and follows quality documentation forms and executes them prior, during and post to every testing process.
• Proactively identifies new projects for the company and supports design, construction, operation, maintenance, and testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs.

Education / Experience / Certifications

• Requires a degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• P1: Typically two or fewer years of technical experience in control systems
• P2: Typically 2 or more years of technical experience in control systems
• Certifications, Licenses and Training: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA preferred but not required.

Minimum Competencies

• Functional Competencies: Proficiency by level: P1: Basic proficiency P2: Intermediate proficiency
• Knowledge of PGE and industry requirements relating to the operation and maintenance of a power generation facility
• Project management knowledge
• Knowledge of plant systems, operations, and maintenance concepts
• Knowledge of applicable policies, rules, regulations, and codes in the utility engineering field
• Knowledge of contract administration
• Skills in systems used in the department, including budgeting system, outage management system, and general office-based systems and programs
• Ability to review, evaluate and analyze technical information, policies, and reports
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and documents
• Ability to manage stakeholders
• Analytical thinking skills
• Business acumen
• Knowledge of Control System and SCADA system and networks
• Knowledge of Control System Software Applications and Operating Systems
• General Competencies: Proficiency by level: P1: Basic proficiency P2: Intermediate proficiency
• Business process interrelationships skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Business acumen
• Negotiation skills
• Organization/prioritization skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Team-building skills
• Written/oral communication skills

Physical, Schedule/Attendance, and Cognitive Demands

• Cognitive Level: Intermediate: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Schedule/Attendance: Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, ability to work long hours, ability to work a variable schedule, ability to report to work during severe inclement weather, ability to consistently meet attendance standards, ability to work shift schedule (occasionally), ability to work on-call schedule (occasionally)
• Physical Capabilities: Valid driver’s license required, driving/travel – frequently, computer use, lifting/carrying up to 50 lb, elevated areas, confined spaces, uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders
• Environment: Office environment, Plant environment, Field environment

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.