Lead Engineering Technologist - Marshall Station DCS Owner

About This Role

The Lead Engineering Technologist will serve as a full-time controls systems owner at Marshall Steam Station, providing technical expertise and leadership for complex problem resolution. This role involves direct support to plant operations and maintenance, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical recommendations for assigned plant systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems in area of expertise.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Ensure accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Strive to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Develop positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities across various groups.
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to fellow Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

Requirements

• Associate's in Engineering Technology and minimum 8 years related experience OR HS Diploma/GED and 10 years of related experience

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or HS Diploma / GED
• Minimum 8 years related experience with an Associate's degree, or 10 years with a HS Diploma/GED.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting generating facilities (coal, natural gas, simple cycle)
• Experience in various DCS Platforms such as Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000
• Experience with PLCs
• Experience with various communication protocols such as MODBUS, TCP/IP, serial
• Experience with data links/interface devices such as MODBUS, PLCs, RTAC, TCP/IP
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Windows Servers
• Understanding of NERC Cyber requirements
• Knowledge of various instrumentation
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation malfunctions
• Ability to review and implement controls logic changes
• Ability to tune control loops
• Understanding of network management, database management
• Experience with datalink development and maintenance
• Experience reading, interpreting, and using plant Process & Instrument Diagrams
• Understanding of station processes
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

Skills

* Required skills