Tampa Electric · 2 days ago
Maint Specialist II or III- Controls
Mulberry, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTampa Electric Company is a provider of critical energy services, and they are seeking a Maintenance Specialist II or III in Controls. This role involves maintaining and providing technical support for Solar Digital Control/Computer Systems and ensuring the operational integrity of various control systems while also addressing cybersecurity concerns.
EnergyMiningRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
On an on-going basis ensure the Solar Digital Process Control/Computer systems are maintained and running properly. Initiate all necessary repairs or as needed manage maintenance of said systems
Provides day-to-day operational and maintenance support to local personnel for all Solar Process Digital Control/Computer systems and subsystems on an as needed basis and provides relevant training at regular intervals. This would include the spare parts review and common everyday DCS and PLC parts repair and documentation requirements
On an on-going basis ensure the Solar DCS subsystems (such as Ignition Control System, Canary Historian and Solar Plant Master Controllers) are maintained and running properly
Provides active support for all Plant Process Control/Computer systems and associated subsystems upgrades and new installations. Ensure concerns are addressed and systems installations are documented well with a critical review of future maintenance requirements. Provide Graphic, Control and Point building support on an as-needed basis and proactive basis. Also initiate periodic review of point Alarm priorities. Also, maintain system documentation, this includes: monthly software backups of all Solar Process Digital Control/Computer systems and associated subsystems, ensure installation documentation exists and is current, maintain related I/O maintenance database or databases in a matter that supports system and field maintenance
Maintain personal safety awareness. This includes attending all safety training and general safety meetings that are available. To perform monthly H.E.C. procedure reviews via a team effort, to orchestrate monthly housekeeping reviews and associated follow up work, to monthly review the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) of one random individual and all other management mandated safety procedural tasks. In general, assist the team to maintain an injury free and environmentally compliant workplace by ensuring that areas reviewed are clean, obstacle free and safe
Also, maintain an ongoing education of state-of-the-art equipment and operating procedures beneficial to station controls optimization
Provides technical support and direction in the related Instrument & Controls areas to include routine and emergency maintenance requirements, which include problem resolution, and root cause analysis. This support also includes the engineering and related documentation effort associated with new field installation or upgrades that often evolve into budgeted projects. Provides non-routine technical support to operations, maintenance, and engineering staffs in more complex control system(s) maintenance. Develops and implements improved troubleshooting procedures and seek new solutions for I&C control systems(s)
Review and implement on a regular basis the Solar Cyber security initiatives as required. This currently includes the implementation and thereafter utilization of the new government required North American Electric Reliability Corporation (N.E.R.C.) Standard. This will involve new equipment configurations and installations. And thereafter on an on-going basis the utilization of this equipment such as software backup subsystems, Anti-Virus subsystems and Public Domain subsystems that orchestrate equipment security and personnel equipment interface access via regularly maintained password administration. In addition, the new N.E.R.C standard requires a very large documentation effort on an on-going basis for the entire DCS system and associated infrastructure and related processes (such as equipment maintenance, security related initiatives and software backup)
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a high school education is required
Additional technical training specific to area of responsibility is expected
Minimum of 10 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required
Experience with various industrial control and telemetry systems (PLC, RTU, HMI)
Minimum of 12 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required
College degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience of 2 years with an Associate's degree and 4 years with a Bachelor's degree
This position requires a working knowledge of industrial scale solar design
Knowledge of basic control processes is required
A strong attention to detail, good planning skills, good written/verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and a heightened awareness for safety is required
Must be able to pass a pulmonary function and negative pressure respirator fit test
Must be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on-the-job
Preferred
An Associates or Bachelor's in Science degree from an accredited college
Work experience in a solar or renewables environment
Work experience in an industrial scale solar site
Benefits
401k Savings plan w/ company matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid Holiday time
Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
On-site Fitness Centers
Bonus Plan and more!
Company
Tampa Electric
TECO Energy Inc. is an energy-related holding company.
1001-5000 employees
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