Distributed Control System Technician

City of Lakeland, FL•Lakeland, FL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

This is highly skilled technical work of a complex and specialized nature, responsible for all power plant control duties, including, but not limited to, electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and distributed control systems. This position will be involved in, but not limited to, system and plant tuning, control schemes and related instrumentation, graphic interface and implementation, historical data and reporting, system expansion and upgrades, problem identification and resolution, and plant control and integrity.

Requirements

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.

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