Controls Engineer - Power Plant Upgrades & Troubleshooting

Tekgence Inc; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the energy sector is seeking a Controls Engineer to support two generation facilities in Northern Nevada. This contract-to-hire role ideally aims to convert to full-time, leveraging hands-on controls expertise to address skill gaps due to retirements. The candidate will troubleshoot controls-related issues, participate in plant upgrades, and collaborate closely with various engineering teams. Experience with Emerson Ovation systems is preferred, along with a commitment to a long-term career in controls engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant controls engineering or industrial controls experience.
• Ability to interpret and work with block logic and other controls-related logic structures.
• Experience supporting power generation facilities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve controls-related issues to keep units online.
• Investigate logic issues, alarms, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Participate in controls-related plant upgrades and projects.
• Split responsibilities between two plants, requiring travel.
• Contribute to improving existing runbooks and troubleshooting guides.

Skills

Emerson Ovation control systems

GE Mark VI control systems

Troubleshooting capability

Job description

A key player in the energy sector is seeking a Controls Engineer to support two generation facilities in Northern Nevada. This contract-to-hire role ideally aims to convert to full-time, leveraging hands-on controls expertise to address skill gaps due to retirements. The candidate will troubleshoot controls-related issues, participate in plant upgrades, and collaborate closely with various engineering teams. Experience with Emerson Ovation systems is preferred, along with a commitment to a long-term career in controls engineering.