I&C Specialist - Plant Daniel & Chevron CoGen

Mississippi Power; Moss Point (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Power is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls engineer to provide technical direction for design, installation, and troubleshooting of control systems at Plant Daniel and Plant Chevron. You will ensure systems meet NERC CIP standards and serve as the expert on control-system issues.

You will collaborate with Operations to identify shortcomings, guide system upgrades, and oversee alarm management, maintenance programs, and budget considerations while mentoring craft staff.

Qualifications

• Requires an engineering degree or diploma in instrumentation and controls or electronics.
• Experience with distributed/process control systems and PLCs is required.
• Knowledge of cyber security standards and data analysis tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for maintenance, tuning and calibration of control systems.
• Lead design and installation of new equipment and retrofit of existing equipment.
• Troubleshoot control systems and system protection equipment.
• Manage preventive maintenance and calibration program for instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP and Management of Change processes; lead alarm management improvements.

Skills

Electronics

Instrumentation

Logic configuration

Distributed control systems

Process control systems

PLC's

Cyber security standards

Data analysis tools

Industrial plant operations

Education

Bachelor/Associate degree in instrumentation & controls

Tools

Emerson Ovation DCS

GE Mark VI Turbine Control

Job description

This position is accountable for providing technical direction for the design of control systems, logic configuration, installation of systems, troubleshooting system problems on distributed/process control systems at MPC Plant Daniel and MPC Plant Chevron. The incumbent will be responsible for providing ongoing inspection, evaluation, and tuning of control systems and for determining the appropriate direction on design and performance improvements, upgrades, and other modifications to plant instrumentation and control systems including NERC/CIP requirements.

The incumbent will work closely with the Operations Department to identify and correct shortcomings in the plant control systems. They are to be the expert on issues surrounding control systems.

They will also work with System Owners / Engineers to ensure their systems / projects are up to date on the latest technologies and provide technical guidance to ensure all systems are maintained to the latest standards. They will ensure compliance with Technical Standards related to Controls and NERC CIP. They will confirm adherence to Management of Change processes and lead efforts as it relates to Alarm Management.

Job Requirements

• Four-year degree, a two-year tech. certification, or associate’s degree in instrumentation and controls or electronics fields or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience in electronics, instrumentation, logic configuration, and distributed/process control systems is required. Knowledge of PLC's, cyber security standards, and data analysis tools is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Emerson Ovation Distributive control systems and/or GE Mark Vi Turbine Control Systems.
• Experience in Industrial Plant Operations or Maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to plan control system migrations for future needs of the plant to provide for reliable boiler controls and / or turbine controls.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions with limited information.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining good relationships with operations, maintenance, and support personnel.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills such as communication, critical thinking, and willing to challenge the status quo.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides technical direction for the maintenance, preventive maintenance, tuning and calibration activities necessary to ensure that control systems function properly. Maintains adequate and up to date backups of all configurations.
• Leads the design and installation of new equipment and the retrofit of existing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions to repair plant instrumentation and control systems and system protection equipment.
• Performs periodic inspections of the control rooms to determine the status of equipment.
• Manage a preventive maintenance and calibration program for instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop and manage functional tests for control systems.
• Must be available for call-out responsibilities on a 24-hour basis to address priority maintenance needs.
• Stays abreast of the state-of-the-art technology, electrical equipment innovations, unit operations and maintenance procedures.
• Direct modifications, specifications, installation, and configuration of control systems as required.
• Provide feedback to management regarding problems associated with plant and system controls.
• Conduct investigations to determine causes of trips and similar events and, when appropriate, develop measures to avoid reoccurrence.
• Assist in the development of plans to increase the skill levels of the craft employees.
• Assist in the teaching and training of those employees to ensure they reach the desired skill level.
• Take ownership and accountability as a technology owner for I&C equipment. This includes managing and maintaining a budget for I&C expenditures, prioritizing expenses, providing expertise when problems arise, seeking improvements in the equipment operation, reviewing alternative equipment, and providing budgetary input regarding other systems.
• Provide excellent customer service by finding timely solutions to issues or concerns, while also ensuring all appropriate processes (Management of Change, NERC CIP, etc..) are adhered to.

This position will report to the I&C Team Leader. This position will be filled for Plant Daniel and Plant Chevron depending upon the person's background, skills, education, and experience.

Mississippi Power

Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

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 www.southerncompany.com .

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 bonus/awards 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 https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . 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.

Job Identification: 21245

Job Category: Instrumentation & Controls

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power