Distributed Control System Specialist

POSITION CONCEPT:

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. The DCS Specialist or Engineer coordinates with IT ensuring plant DCS Cyber Security is active, current, and in compliance. The DCS specialist administers domains and users within the control networks.

DUTIES AND 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.
• Coordinate 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:

• Minimum 5 years of controls experience working in a Process Plant Control environment
• 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.