PG System Specialist

Pay Grade

16

Position Summary

Maintains some of the most important, expensive, and sensitive equipment CPS Energy operates for Power Generation. Responsible for the installation and maintenance of DCS control systems, Programmable Logic Control (PLC) software, Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Water Quality Analysis Systems, control valves and critical instrumentation at all Power Plants. Performs new control system installations, critical loop calibrations and plant performance testing. Maintains generator voltage regulators, demineralizers and other environmental control equipment that is analyzed by the EPA. The Technicians are required to be available 24/7 for emergency repairs on boilers, turbine/generators, coal conveyor systems, and other systems applicable to the power plant to which the Technician is assigned. Responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the Control systems network which includes Boiler Controls, Turbine Controls, Burner Controls, Plant Historian, Data Acquisition Systems and Graphics. Maintains all software backups, network domain securities, user accounts, software, and hardware upgrades. Responsible for programming, tuning, and troubleshooting of all control schemes, logic, alarms, and graphic changes. Maintains the entire DCS and approximately 40 PC’s at each site which run control systems specific hardware and software needed to interact with the plant DCS and maintain NERC compliance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, calibration, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting on controls and instrumentation equipment including control valves, pressure transmitters, flow transmitters, thermocouples, level transmitters, variable frequency drives, motor operated actuators, pneumatic actuators, hydraulic control systems, etc.
• Performs maintenance, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting on existing control systems including but not limited to Distributed Control Systems, Turbine Controls Systems and Programmable Logic Control Systems, demineralizer control systems, continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS), and various other power generation equipment.
• Reviews and updates all power generation schematic drawings to include A.C., D.C., wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings, etc., and determine whether they are consistent with CPS Energy’s design philosophy and make corrections in the field with minimum supervision.
• Completes test forms and enters test results to maintain compliance with the Texas Reliability Entity (TRE) and Texas Department of Licensing Regulations.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure that jobs are completed with the least amount of disruption to customers or the electric system and in a safe and timely fashion.  
• Perform federally mandated (NERC) testing/training on various systems according to NERC standards and document results.
• Perform 24-7 Call-Duty on a rotational basis to respond to abnormal system conditions.
• Performs in-depth troubleshooting on new control systems including field devices.
• Responsible for programming, tuning and troubleshooting of all control schemes, logic, alarms and graphic changes.
• Performs plant performance testing using hand tools, power tools, personal computer, and analyzers.
• Interfaces with other Plant Operations and Maintenance personnel in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting of related systems.
• Works for extended periods of time in the shop or in the field.
• May travel for training purposes or factory acceptance testing of new systems.
• Maintains all software backups at each plant in collaboration with PG IT.
• Maintains network domain securities and user accounts for NERC compliance.
• Plan outage work scope for instrumentation and controls and work extended hours to meet plant needs.
• Lead Contractors in I&C discipline and provides QA/QC for work of contractors to ensure that CPS Energy's standards are met.
• Provide field engineering support and training to other departments in the wiring and commissioning of the power generation equipment and control systems.  
• Plant liaison for internal and external customers to ensure essential data is accurate and available.
• Perform tasks in inclement weather and hazardous environments.
• Practices situational leadership, safety and environmental stewardship.
• Dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in performing job duties of the System Specialist role, as described above.

Competencies

Minimum Education

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Physical Demands