Controls Technician / Specialist I

Southern Company • Riverdale, GA

86d

About The Position

This position is an entry level position within the SCADA department. This position will assist with the installation and maintenance activities associated with field measurement instrumentation, advanced real-time data communication, and SCADA control to ensure optimum system operation and reliability. Assist with field repairs to rectify issues with RF, landline, cellular, or WPLS communication systems. Assist with calibration tests to ensure field instrumentation, real-time controls and SCADA equipment are performing reliable and to manufacturer specifications, Company standards and regulatory guidelines. Auxiliary duties include assisting Controls Specialist and above with maintenance of electronic controls and equipment associated with Odorizers, electronic chart recorders, tap heaters, chromatographs, transmitters, phone modems and RTUs.

Requirements

• Highschool Education or Equivalent.
• Ability to work with and learn from Controls Specialist and SCADA Engineers.
• Ability to use personal computer.
• Demonstrated ability to learn the calibration and testing of instrumentation and SCADA control equipment using test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in the installation and startup of new SCADA/control sites.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or 2-year technical degree in electronics.
• Experience working with data communication protocols i.e. WPLS, modems, landlines, Modbus, IP, etc.
• Experience in SCADA field controls design, installation and maintenance.
• Experience working with Fisher ROC or Bristol RTU/PLC.
• Radio/RF, TCIP addressing, SCADA addressing.
• Verbal and written communication skills - highly competent.
• Reading Comprehension - highly competent.
• Troubleshooting and problem analysis.
• Using and interpreting electronic instruments and tools to determine existing conditions for troubleshooting.
• As-building for pre and post design documentation.
• Basic electrical distribution (12Volt, 24 Volt, 110 Volt).
• Electronic Controls Design (4 - 20 ma, 1 - 5 volts).
• Reading and understanding electrical line diagrams and wiring schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise people.
• Complete understanding of all aspects of measurement principles and application to control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair data communication systems using radio, landline, and cellular technology.
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair data field communication auxiliary equipment such as radio antennas, modems, routers, and poll servers.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair SCADA RTU field equipment.
• Ability to install, maintain, and calibrate field transmitters such as flow, pressure, and temperature units.
• Conduct point to point commissioning of SCADA equipment with Gas Control to verify date accuracy.
• Work towards understanding industry (AGA, SGA, etc.) calibration procedures as they relate to measurement and SCADA devices.
• Complete daily work assignments and regional requirements.
• Work towards the ability to analyze and interpret data to resolve issues and make process changes.
• Collaborate with Gas Control and Real-time System Support to design and configure RTU's.
• Become familiar with internal departments to meet company goals and build cohesive relationships.
• Assist with pipeline and measurement field personnel to correct measurement issues.
• Assist with work tickets to resolve issues that are identified in the field for repair.
• Execute departmental metrics.
• Assist Controls Specialist to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain personal tools and parts inventory.
• Become familiar with field equipment as needed and maintain records of equipment when replaced, installed or removed.
• Assist in developing and reviewing best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED