I&C Specialist

Plant Watson

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 Requirements (Specialist):

• Associates degree (two-year) in instrumentation, controls, and/or electronics or relevant experience
• Experience Requirements:
• 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, Emerson Ovation, Bailey, Allen Bradley, GE PLC/PAC, GE turbines) ABB experience preferred
• Experience with one or more of the following HMIs: Emerson Ovation, General Electric CIMPLICITY,
• 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 Requirements:

Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed

Must be available to work extended hours as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven Leadership Skills
• 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
• 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 capital 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 OEMs 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

Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. In its 98th year, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the states first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the states first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the countrys largest Dominos franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Powers mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers and communities needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 7389

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power