Instrument & Controls Specialist

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing the technical support necessary to maintain the reliable and efficient operation of control systems and associated equipment in the operation of a power generation plant. Position is located at Barry Steam Plant near Mobile, AL.

Summary of Position Duties: 

• Functions as the Plant subject matter expert for instrumentation and control systems related issues required in the operation of a fossil fuel steam generating plant and/or a gas turbine power plant.
• Provides a high level of technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve control problems.
• Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting to support reliable operation of all plant control systems and data acquisition systems.
• Assists in specification, configuration, field checkout, procurement, start-up and tuning of control systems.
• Proactively evaluate, enhance, and develop preventative maintenance activities for plant instrumentation and controls systems.
• Assist in the Cyber Security role to protect the generation assets according to CIP and Corporate guidelines.  Prior Cyber experience is not required.
• Develops and delivers controls related training for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Must be prepared to work in an industrial plant environment.  Industrial experience is preferred.  

Job Experience and Education: 

• Associate degree in instrumentation, controls, and/or electronics is strongly preferred.
• Extensive plant process and industrial control experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with schematic drawings, wiring diagrams and piping & instrumentation diagrams required.
• Experience working with programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems is required.
• Experience with Emerson Ovation preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Must have personal computer skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot plant control and data acquisition systems.
• Must possess the aptitude to gain an in-depth working knowledge of digital control systems and field control devices.
• Must have the ability to provide, understand, and follow highly detailed instructions.
• Must have the ability to assume a high degree of job responsibility.
• Ability to interact with associates in an effective and efficient manner.
• Must be available for callouts and willing to work hours outside those normally scheduled such as nights, holidays and weekends when needed.