Instrumentation and Controls Specialist | Plant Barry
Job Description
I&C Specialist | Plant Barry
This position is accountable for providing technical direction for the design of control systems, program configuration, installation of systems, and troubleshooting system problems on distributed/process control systems. The incumbent will be responsible for providing ongoing inspections and evaluation of control systems and for determining the appropriate direction on design and performance improvements, upgrades, and other modifications to plant instrumentation and control systems. The incumbent will work closely with the Operations Department to identify and correct shortcomings in the plant control systems. They are to be the expert on issues surrounding control systems. They will also work with System Owners / Engineers to ensure their systems / projects are up to date on the latest technologies and provide technical guidance to ensure all systems are maintained to the latest standards. They will ensure compliance with Technical Standards related to Controls and NERC CIP. They will confirm adherence to Management of Change processes and lead efforts as it relates to Alarm Management. They will represent the plant on System Subcommittees, I&C Technical Forums, and applicable controls Users’ Groups. Travel between the plant assets (Barry CC, Theodore Co-gen and Washington County Co-gen) will be required. Job Requirements:
Job Responsibilities:
I&C Specialist | Plant Barry
This position is accountable for providing technical direction for the design of control systems, program configuration, installation of systems, and troubleshooting system problems on distributed/process control systems. The incumbent will be responsible for providing ongoing inspections and evaluation of control systems and for determining the appropriate direction on design and performance improvements, upgrades, and other modifications to plant instrumentation and control systems. The incumbent will work closely with the Operations Department to identify and correct shortcomings in the plant control systems. They are to be the expert on issues surrounding control systems. They will also work with System Owners / Engineers to ensure their systems / projects are up to date on the latest technologies and provide technical guidance to ensure all systems are maintained to the latest standards. They will ensure compliance with Technical Standards related to Controls and NERC CIP. They will confirm adherence to Management of Change processes and lead efforts as it relates to Alarm Management. They will represent the plant on System Subcommittees, I&C Technical Forums, and applicable controls Users’ Groups. Travel between the plant assets (Barry CC, Theodore Co-gen and Washington County Co-gen) will be required. Job Requirements:
Job Responsibilities:
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