Instrumentation and Controls Field Services Engineer/Specialist

The purpose of this job is to provide technical services in the I&C discipline to fossil, gas and renewable generating facilities within the Southern Company.  These services include but are not limited to problem resolution, routine testing, design review, checkout and startup of new equipment, technical consulting, and unplanned/emergency callouts (afterhours).

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS (LOCATION & TRAVEL)

• This position will be based at Plant Barry and will support multiple generation site locations to include: Barry, Theodore, Washington County.
• Critical support such as post event analysis, controls reviews or process tuning at other Southern Company plants.
• Occasional overnight travel will be required – approximately 25%. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain technical proficiency in the above-mentioned areas.
• Cultivate and maintain contacts and relationships within the plant.
• Establish a precedent for solving technical problems in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Be a role model both technically and in dealing with customers for other engineers.
• Maintain an awareness of the financial impact of Technical Services' support.
• Take an active role in the development of new employees.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (ABET accredited) or related technical degree
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Controls, or related technical degree
• P.E. license a plus

Experience:

• Customer oriented work ethic.
• Knowledge of gas/coal power boiler, combined cycle, cogeneration and simple cycle generation and associated auxiliary systems.
• Experience in root cause analysis of process control issues.
• Proficient in utility boiler and auxiliary systems control tuning.
• Experience in commissioning and working with the Emerson Ovation distributed control system (DCS) is required.
• Understand, apply, implement, and explain Southern Company Control and Design Standards. 
• Experience working with turbine control systems (TCS) is desired.Preferred systems are GE Mark VIe+ and MHI Netmation.
• Understanding of the planning and the management of budget resources.
• Ability to communicate with plant employees at all working and management levels.
• Ability to manage time properly and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.