DCS Maint Specialist- Bayside

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Title: DCS Maint Specialist- Bayside Company: Tampa Electric Company Location: Tampa, Florida Shift: 9 Hr. Day-Off 1st Fri. Position Overview The DCS Specialist is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the Station’s plant Distributed Control System (DCS) hardware and software. This position’s responsibility includes ensuring DCS system reliability, integrity, and health by performing daily back‑ups of DCS computer software and logic changes. Responsibilities also include implementing new DCS logic, changing existing DCS logic, and replacing and installing DCS hardware. The DCS Specialist coordinates with IT ensuring plant DCS Cyber Security is active, current, and in compliance. The DCS specialist administers domains and users within the control networks. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant Distributed Control System (DCS), GE Mark VI and PLC control systems. Recognize needs before they arise and take appropriate action. Implement, modify, and document plant communications for the Cyber Security plan. Support plant equipment modifications by adding, changing, or removing DCS logic and controls. Maintain plant 3rd‑party software applications for process monitoring (DBDOC, GRITS, Asset Centre, RSLogix5000). Assist TECO Energy Information & Security department with all plant control systems (GE & ABB) for NERC and Emera CSF compliance. Interact and communicate daily with process teams providing technical support, direction, and training to support plant operations. Provide technical support to maintenance staff. Produce and maintain accurate system records, including logic diagrams, P&ID prints, and alarm management. Investigate and analyze new products and procedures and direct personnel in use of the same. Contact equipment manufacturers to solve equipment problems. Coordinate and provide technical support and quality control for work performed by outside contractors and plant personnel. Assist in the station budgeting process and provide an annual forecast of expected contractor manpower levels and contractor costs. Develop budgets for maintenance and improvements to ensure safe and reliable operation of the plant control system. Follow all company and plant guidelines and applicable processes, including but not limited to NERC, safety and environmental regulations. Education Required: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with a minimum of four years of related experience. Licenses / Certifications Preferred: ISA Instrumentation & Controls Certification; DCS training, preferably ABB or Bailey. Experience Required: Minimum of five (5) years of Instrumentation & Control experience working in a Process Plant Control environment, including experience in developing, changing, maintaining, and troubleshooting DCS logic; maintaining, replacing, and repairing DCS hardware; and installing and maintaining third‑party software applications. A technical degree may be considered in lieu of comparable years of experience. Preferred: Process control engineering with thorough understanding of control network communications; familiarity with NERC CIP standard; maintenance and repair of Emergency Shutdown Systems. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required: Knowledge and skill of instrumentation controls and devices; understanding programmable logic controllers, emergency shutdown systems, distributive control systems, routable/non‑routable communications interfaces, and analytical devices. Understanding of DCS, CAD drawings, electrical drawings, P&ID drawings, ladder logic, and flow diagrams. Ability to work in an industrial environment. Good interpersonal oral and written communication skills. Working Conditions Must be willing and able to respond to plant needs with 24/7 coverage. Must be willing and able to work in dusty, hot, and noisy environments. Physical Demands / Requirements Must be willing and able to pass a baseline physical with pulmonary function and negative pressure respirator fit test. Must be willing and able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job. Must be willing and able to work from elevated platforms. Must be willing and able to ascend and descend from ladders and stairs. Competencies Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change Drives Operational Excellence for Customers Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity Pre‑Employment Screening The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre‑employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre‑employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal, and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre‑employment screening. Must successfully complete the following physical worker medical exam: Physical Worker Medical Exam. Benefits Competitive Salary 401(k) Savings plan with company matching Pension plan Paid time off Paid Holiday time Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs On‑site Fitness Centers Bonus Plan and more Storm Duty Requirements Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures. Equal Opportunity Statement TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations. Pay Transparency Non‑Discrimination Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c) ADA Policy It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970. Application Accommodations Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr LRP Media Group