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Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. · 3 months ago

SENIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Consultant to provide complex I&C and electrical engineering technician services. The role focuses on enhancing plant reliability, efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance through detailed planning, design studies, and technical specifications development.

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Responsibilities

Detailed planning of equipment or process evaluation, testing and monitoring programs up to three years into the future
Reviews proposed design modification developed by peer group within the department to ensure the completeness and applicability of the design
Conducts or leads others in design studies for Instrumentation and Controls process systems or equipment
Prepares or leads others in the development of technical specifications, pricing documents, bidder’s lists, bid evaluation criteria and project cost estimates for process systems, equipment or maintenance projects
Assists other department technical staff on technical/engineering design criteria
Works with technical staff and/or Engineering Supervisor to conduct analysis of complex plant operation or maintenance problems which could lead to design changes, alternate equipment selection, different operating practices or a combination there of. Makes recommendations based on the analysis results
Conducts economic evaluation associated with equipment proposals or alternative practices
Responsible for reviewing and commenting when assigned the lead responsibility for an analysis or evaluation
Conduct operating or maintenance feasibility studies of complex electrical/I&C engineering conditions and systems
Acts as a technical advisor to both the plant operation and maintenance groups
Conducts analysis of control systems, instrumentation, and electrical equipment failures to determine the source and preventative action
Assists the DCS Administrators in troubleshooting and makes recommendations as to changes to the DCS systems
Coordinates activities of outside consultants as assigned
Take a proactive approach regarding personal safety, safety of others and comply with all OSHA and SECI safety rules. Must complete all necessary online or classroom safety courses as directed. Must participate in safety briefings and meetings
Take a proactive approach regarding environmental rules and regulations governing the operation of the plant. Must complete all necessary online or classroom environmental courses as directed. Required to immediately report any, and all, environmental reportable incidents
Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned
Performs NERC Compliance Program roles if/as designated in Seminole's Standard Ownership Matrix (SOM) including ongoing evidence retention in "audit-ready" form. You should also be familiar with Seminole's Enterprise Internal Compliance Program (ENT-GCD-RGC-EP-054) to further your understanding of Seminole's compliance program and your duties and responsibilities in the SOM

Qualification

InstrumentationControlsElectrical engineeringTechnical specifications developmentComplex distributed control systemsNERC standards familiarityProblem analysisProject planningMulti-taskingEffective communicationAttention to detail

Required

Graduation from standard high school or State Department of Education or graduation from United States Armed Forces Institute
Fifteen (15) years of experience in large, modern power plants (or applicable equivalent training and education) dealing with the construction, operation and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation and control systems
Experience must include the development of technical specifications, economic studies, evaluation and analysis, or complex technical problems
Practical experience in and working knowledge of complex distributed control systems (DCS)
Must be able to work and access all locations of the plant and grounds
Must be able to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Preferred

Associate of Science or an Associate of Arts degree preferred
Familiarity with NERC standards and procedures is preferred

Company

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.

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Seminole Electric Cooperative is one of the largest generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives in the country.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-12-19Grant
2024-09-05Grant

Leadership Team

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Lisa Johnson
CEO and General Manager
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