Plant Red Hills - Ackerman, MS

This position is responsible for providing technical direction for control systems, program configuration, installation of systems, and troubleshooting system problems on distributed/process control systems.  The responsible individual is expected to provide technical advice and direction during the design and implementation phases of projects.  This position is responsible for providing technical support necessary to maintain the reliable and efficient operation of the control systems security and asset management. 

Education:

• Four-year degree and/or Associates degree (two-year) in instrumentation, controls, and/or electronics or relevant experience is highly preferred

Experience:

• Experience with instrument and/or controls in a plant or industrial environment
• Instrumentation background (specification, calibration, & troubleshooting)
• Experience with programmable logic controllers and/or distributed control systems is required
• Moderate to high level of proficiency in one of the following PLC, DCS, or TCS control system platforms (ABB S+, Siemens T3000, Allen Bradley PLC) experience preferred
• Field troubleshooting experience on control strategy, field instrumentation, and control systems equipment failures
• Experience managing projects as an Electrical, Instrument or Control lead
• Power Generation experience preferred
• Experience working with networks, planning, designing, implementing or testing security measures to protect data and technology equipment preferred
• Familiarity with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements preferred
• Previous experience with networking protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus Serial, DNP3, OPC, Allen Bradley (A-B) Ethernet, etc. preferred
• Previous experience with Microsoft Windows operating system management including installing system updates, patches, antivirus software, and firewall management is preferred

Other:

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Must be available to work extended hours as needed
• Must understand and exemplify the company values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior performance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven Leadership Skills a plus
• Good oral/written communication skills and ability to work effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management) is a must
• Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills are required
• Must have the ability to provide, understand, and follow highly detailed instructions and assume a high degree of responsibility
• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative is crucial for this position
• Must be willing to be a part of a team and willing to foster an inclusive environment
• Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist functional system owner to replace and upgrade instrumentation based on life cycle strategy
• Assist functional system owner and/or project engineer in identifying instrument needs for retrofits and projects
• Assist Operations with alarm management effort
• Assist Electrical & Instruments (E&I) group with critical instruments troubleshooting on as needed basis
• Leads troubleshooting of day-to-day instrumentation and controls technical issues that cannot be resolved by operators or technicians
• Assists in specification, configuration, field checkout, procurement, start-up and tuning of control systems
• Participates on project teams responsible for scoping, scheduling, and budgeting of instrumentation and controls projects
• Work closely with Southern Company Services and OEM’s on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing control systems platforms
• Assist in Maintaining NERC CIP/Cyber Security compliance
• Serve as the single point of contact for plant personnel on cyber security issues and communications. Point of contact for raising plant issues to central security team.
• On site security incident management

 BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes: 
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement