I&C 专家 - Plant Daniel & Chevron CoGen

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.