Renewable Controls Specialist/Sr Renewable Controls Specialist

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities (Essential Job Function)

The renewable controls 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 renewable units plant logic, SCADA and control systems. The senior renewable controls specialist will participate in the direction of work for the engineer I and II, technical specialists, contractors. The technical specialist will also provide guidance to engineer I and II, senior engineers, managers and principal engineers on higher level projects. Mentors renewable controls specialists and provides guidance of day-to-day processes.

Typical Duties

Provide technical support for control system administrative functions including patches, upgrades, and troubleshooting of the renewable control systems, PLC control systems, SCADA systems and electronic control instruments. Perform/assist in programming and upgrades in the SCADA system(s). Improve current process by auditing current programs and other renewable performance parameters and positively affect availability or reliability. (40%)

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

Job

Systems Analyst

Primary Location

IA-Des Moines

Other Locations

United States

Organization

Corp - Information Technology

Schedule

Full time

Hiring Range

$85,500-$115,500

Bachelor's degree in engineering, power plant appropriate science discipline or business. (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.)

The renewable controls specialist position requires five years of experience in PLC programming. The senior renewable controls specialist position requires eight or more years of experience in PLC programming 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.

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.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.