DCS Maint Specialist- Solar

Tampa Electric Company; Mulberry (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings plan with company matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company in Mulberry, Florida, seeks a DCS Maint Specialist- Solar to maintain and support Solar Digital Control systems. The role involves technical support, maintenance responsibilities, and ensuring operational efficiency of the systems.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field is required, ideally in a solar or renewables environment. Benefits include competitive salary, 401k matching, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years work experience related to the position's responsibilities.
• Experience with industrial control and telemetry systems required.
• Preferred experience in a solar or renewables environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Solar Digital Process Control systems are maintained and operational.
• Provide operational and maintenance support.
• Support upgrades and new installations.

Skills

Industrial scale solar design

Control processes knowledge

Attention to detail

Planning skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in Science

Tools

PLC

RTU

HMI

Job description

Title: DCS Maint Specialist- Solar

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- Mulberry

Shift: 9 Hr. Day-Off 2nd Fri.

POSITION CONCEPT

In this position, the technician or specialist reports to the engineering manager, Solar and Energy Storage Operations. This individual is responsible for his own personal safety awareness, maintenance and technical support of all Solar Digital Control/Computer Systems (DCS), and other Solar wide Process Control systems, the associated subsystems and all the associated field input and output devices. Technical support includes training and assisting all Maintenance, Operating, Engineering and Management personnel that utilize the Plant Digital Control Systems. This individual is responsible for supporting the updating and maintenance of the associated system backup processes, system software and data information interfaces such as the Canary System (Historian), Maintenance IO and Calibration Report database applications. This individual is also responsible for the Solar Digital Control System's Cyber security concerns and any associated activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the limits of authorized objectives, policies, procedures, plans, schedules and budgets, this position has the responsibility and commensurate authority to:

• On an on-going basis ensure the Solar Digital Process Control/Computer systems are maintained and running properly. Initiate all necessary repairs or manage maintenance of said systems as needed.
• Provide 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 provide relevant training at regular intervals. This includes 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.
• Provide 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 and proactive basis. Also initiate periodic review of point Alarm priorities. Also, maintain system documentation, including 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 to support system and field maintenance.
• Maintain personal safety awareness. Attend all safety training and general safety meetings. Perform monthly H.E.C. procedure reviews via a team effort, orchestrate monthly housekeeping reviews and associated follow-up work, review the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) of one random individual and any other management mandated safety procedural tasks. Assist the team to maintain an injury free and environmentally compliant workplace by ensuring that reviewed areas are clean, obstacle free and safe.
• Maintain an ongoing education of state-of-the-art equipment and operating procedures beneficial to station controls optimization.
• Provide technical support and direction in the related Instrument & Controls areas to include routine and emergency maintenance requirements, including problem resolution and root cause analysis. Support engineering and related documentation efforts associated with new field installation or upgrades that evolve into budgeted projects. Provide non-routine technical support to operations, maintenance, and engineering staffs in more complex control system(s) maintenance. Develop and implement improved troubleshooting procedures and seek new solutions for I&C control systems.
• Review and implement on a regular basis the Solar Cyber security initiatives as required. This includes the implementation and thereafter utilization of the new government-required North American Electric Reliability Corporation (N.E.R.C.) Standard. This involves new equipment configurations, installations, and ongoing utilization such as software backup subsystems, Anti-Virus subsystems and Public Domain subsystems that orchestrate equipment security and personnel interface access via regularly maintained password administration. Also perform the large documentation effort required by the N.E.R.C. standard for the entire DCS system and associated infrastructure and related processes.

EDUCATION

Required: A minimum of a high school education is required. Additional technical training specific to area of responsibility is expected.

Preferred: An Associates or Bachelor's in Science degree from an accredited college.

EXPERIENCE

Maintenance Specialist II

Required: 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).

Preferred: Work experience in a solar or renewables environment.

Maintenance Specialist III

Required: Minimum of 12 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). 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.

Preferred: Work experience in an industrial scale solar site.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSA)

Required: working knowledge of industrial scale solar design, basic control processes knowledge, strong attention to detail, good planning skills, good written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a team environment and heightened awareness for safety. Must be able to pass a pulmonary function and negative pressure respirator fit test and use personal protective equipment (PPE) on-the-job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Respond to plant needs with 24/7 coverage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work in dusty, hot and outdoor environments.

COMPETENCIES

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

PRE‑EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

Must successfully complete the Physical Worker Medical Exam.

BENEFITS

Competitive Salary, 401k Savings plan with 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!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS

Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

EEO STATEMENT

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

ADA POLICY

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.

APPLICATION ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.