NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Distributed Control System Technician
Employment Services, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$34.86/hr - $51.22/hr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Distributed Control System Technician for the City of Lakeland. This role involves complex technical work related to power plant control systems, including responsibilities such as system tuning, problem resolution, and providing technical guidance to plant personnel.
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Responsibilities
Promotes Plant Lifecycle Services, including the start-up and commissioning of plant control systems, while reviewing and specifying components, modifications, and performance enhancements
Designs, reviews, and implements control system expansion and upgrades as required
Confers with engineers, management, and other plant personnel to develop, revise, and implement operating, maintenance, and other quality assurance procedures
Confers with engineers and other personnel to resolve malfunctions, review control system performance, implement repairs and improvements, and review operating characteristics of the plant control systems
Provides assistance, technical information, and guidance to plant personnel
Provides timely feedback to other personnel regarding system failures, problem resolution, and lessons learned
Diagnoses faulty operations, maintenance, and process procedures and implements corrections
Conducts tests that analyze the design, feasibility, operation, and performance of control system components and equipment
Coordinates regular periodic plant audits to ensure proper regulatory plans are in place and updated as needed
Provides project management and evaluates proposals for material supply and execution, ensuring budget and schedule compliance
Participates and leads investigations in the Root Cause Analysis program to identify causal factors and implement corrective actions
Participates in the Alarm Management program to reduce and maintain alarming to industry-acceptable standards
Participates in NERC CIP Compliance programs
Supports outages and participates in the planning and execution of outages to ensure scope, schedule, and budget are maintained
Creates work orders and purchase requisitions as applicable
Maintains backlog of assigned work orders
Performs administrative activities such as operating system patching and malware updates on computerized control systems
Evaluates ideas on change management, provides suggestions, and process improvements
Ensures all work activities comply with applicable City of Lakeland safety regulations and policies
Anticipates and accepts organizational changes, adapting to meet new requirements
May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements
Position is required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department
Position is designated as Mission Critical
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma from an accredited school or a GED
Five years of experience in industrial electronic equipment and controls maintenance and repairs
Five years of experience maintaining and repairing pneumatic, analog, digital, and programmable power plant control systems or similar heavy industrial process controls
Must successfully complete the following courses over the first two years of employment: Foxboro Configuration Essentials, Foxboro System Administration, Siemens SPPA-T3000 Engineering
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be willing to maintain a valid telephone number
May be required to pass and maintain qualification for: Respiratory Protection Physical, Pulmonary Function, Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s)
Knowledge and experience with steam and electric plant instrumentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Knowledge and understanding of chemistry and physics as applicable in steam and electric plant operation and design
Computer hardware/software and routable network knowledge to troubleshoot industrial networks
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively organize and facilitate process teams to implement facility improvements
Strong problem-solving skills
Intermediate drafting skills utilizing software packages to create and modify control diagrams
Extensive experience using personal computers and numerous software applications such as Excel, Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, etc
Experience in the following software application areas: Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Distributed Control System (DCS) interface software, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) interface software
Ability to adapt effectively to rapidly changing situations under pressure and to work extended hours on short notice when required
Ability to productively work independently and as an overall integral team member
Ability to accept accountability for one's own decisions, performance, and behavior
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
Ability to keep records, prepare accurate reports, demonstrate communication skills, and interpret varied instrumentation and engineering diagrams, specifications, and schematics, including the ability to understand and carry out directions
Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with other employees and vendors
The job requires active work that involves walking or standing sometimes, exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard operations
The job involves risks of exposure to electrical shock, wet/humid conditions, heights, adverse weather conditions, confined spaces, pollen, dust, fumes, noxious odors, vibration, extreme noise levels, moving machinery, working at heights, and bright/dim light
The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception
Benefits
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Sick Leave Pool
Family & Medical Leave
Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan
Defined Contribution Plan
Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
Holidays
Funeral Leave
Jury/Witness Duty
Military Leave
Maternity Leave
Leave of Absence Without Pay
Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Suggestion Awards
Direct Deposit of Paycheck
Uniforms/Equipment
Parking
Break Periods
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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