I&C Specialist/Engineer - Southern Company : Job Details

Overview

Job Description

I&C Specialist/Engineer

Lindsay Hill Generating Station

This position is responsible for providing technical direction for control systems, program configuration, installation of systems, and troubleshooting system problems on distributed/process control systems. The responsible individual is expected to provide technical advice and direction during the design and implementation phases of projects. This position will also be responsible for the ongoing development and execution of the maintenance strategy including life cycle assessment, outage planning and execution, and implementation of various instrumentation upgrades.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Education Requirements (Specialist): Associates degree (two-year) in instrumentation, controls, and/or electronics or relevant experience
• Education Requirements (Engineer): Bachelors degree (four-year) in engineering from an ABET accredited college

Experience Requirements

• Experience with instrument and/or controls in a plant or industrial environment.
• Instrumentation background (calibration, & troubleshooting)
• Experience with programmable logic controllers and/or distributed control systems is required.
• Moderate to high level of proficiency in one of the following PLC, DCS, or TCS control system platforms (ABB, Emerson Ovation, Bailey, Allen Bradley, GE PLC/PAC, GE turbines)
• Experience with one or more of the following HMIs: Emerson Ovation, General Electric CIMPLICITY
• Field troubleshooting experience on control strategy, field instrumentation, and control systems equipment failures
• Experience managing projects as an Electrical, Instrument or Control lead.
• Power Generation, Pulp & Paper, or similar industry background

Other Requirements

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Must be available to work extended hours as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven Leadership Skills
• Good oral/written communication skills and ability to work effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management) is a must
• Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills are required
• Must have the ability to provide, understand, and follow highly detailed instructions and assume a high degree of responsibility
• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative is crucial for this position
• Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company

Responsibilities

• Perform system owner responsibilities for control systems
• Project Lead for various Capital and O&M Projects (responsibilities included such as budgeting, scope, schedule, and contractor management)
• Assist functional system owner to replace and upgrade instrumentation based on life cycle strategy
• Assist functional system owner and/or project engineer in identifying instrument needs for retrofits and capital projects
• Assist Operations with alarm management effort
• Assist Electrical & Instruments (E&I) group with critical instruments troubleshooting on as needed basis
• Leads troubleshooting of day-to-day instrumentation and controls technical issues that cannot be resolved by operators or technicians
• Assists in specification, configuration, field checkout, procurement, start-up and tuning of control systems
• Participates on project teams responsible for scoping, scheduling, and budgeting of instrumentation and controls projects
• Work closely with Southern Company Services and OEM's on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing control systems platforms
• Develop and deliver controls related training for Operations and Maintenance personnel
• Assist in Maintaining NERC CIP/Cyber Security compliance

About Us

About Us

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonawards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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