Process Control Specialist Sr/Principal - LNG

Bhe Gt&S; Waterloo (IA); Hybrid; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MidAmerican Energy Company in Waterloo, IA seeks a Process Control Specialist Sr/Principal to plan, design, procure, and maintain plant DCS and PLC control systems, leading and directing teams on complex additions, changes or maintenance to ensuring optimal reliability and performance.

The role supports plant engineers and managers across multiple projects, provides technical guidance, diagnoses system issues, and collaborates with contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and cost‑effective

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a power plant appropriate science discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in direct power plant or related utility industry with hands-on experience.
• 8 years of experience for the senior level.
• 10 years of experience for the principal level.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical support for control system administration, patches, upgrades and troubleshooting of DCS/PLC systems.
• Assist in tuning complex DCS systems to improve heat rate, emissions and plant performance.
• Provide technical direction for troubleshooting, calibrating and maintaining plant control systems and equipment.
• Assist in control equipment maintenance, calibration and control logic diagnosis; troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

DCS/PLC experience

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Access

Word

Jobbeschreibung

Process Control Specialist Sr/Principal - LNG

Waterloo, IA, United States

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.

The plant technical specialist (process control specialist) provides technical work and directs others in technical work in the planning, designing, procurement and construction of additions, changes or maintenance to MidAmerican Energy Company's generating units plant logic and control systems. The plant technical specialist (process control specialist) will participate in the direction of work for the plant engineer I and II, plant technical specialists, drafting technicians, contractors and craft personnel. The plant technical specialist (process control specialist) will also provide assistance to plant engineer I and II, senior engineers, managers and principal engineers on higher level projects.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for control system administrative functions including patches, upgrades, and troubleshooting of distributive control systems (DCS), PLC control systems and electronic control instruments. Assist Sr. Plant Technical Specialist in performing tuning of complex DCS systems to improve heat rate, emission reductions, and other plant performance parameters and positively affect availability or reliability. (40%)

Provide technical direction for troubleshooting, calibrating and maintaining plant control systems and equipment. Diagnose distributed control system issues and implement enhancements or solutions. Provide technical support for the planning, design and construction of project additions or maintenance of NEC control systems. (20%)

Provide technical support for remote equipment monitoring and data collection including maintaining an accurate alarm management system and data history. (20%)

Assist in control equipment maintenance, calibration and control logic diagnosis. Assist in troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical and operational issues. (20%)

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (10%)

Qualifications

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a power plant appropriate science discipline. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Five or more years of experience in direct power plant or related utility industry experience with hands‑on practical experience needed to fully understand the plant processes and ability to make modifications as needed to reduce equipment downtime and minimize costs.

Eight years of experience in direct power plant or related utility industry experience required for the senior level.

Ten years of experience in direct power plant or related utility industry experience required for the principal level.

High level of technical knowledge, judgment and capability in controls and instrumentation.

Effective communicator with technical and managerial personnel within and external to MidAmerican Energy Company.

Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Advanced analytical skills. Advanced project management skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Ability to use Microsoft Office tools, Excel, Access, and Word.

About Us

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power‑generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

About the Team

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10004694
• Job Category Fossil Generation
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day