Compliance and Reporting 

• Ensures all processes align to appropriate standards, regulations, and laws. Maintains compliance-related documentation. Runs reports and analyzes data as needed. Ensure safe work practices. Follows quality documentation forms and executes them prior, during and post to every testing process. 

Project Coordination 

• Supports site operational maintenance or testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs. 

Responsibilities – Control Systems Specialist (Grade 6 / P2 – Intermediate) 

Production Control Systems 

• Leads site commissioning, activities and trains site personnel on control system applications. 

• Responsible for the modification of programs for various software applications for PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMIs.. 

• Responsible for maintaining/Enhancing existing DCS and HMI platform(s), Auxiliary systems minimize downtime and performance losses. 

• Provides advanced configuration and troubleshooting. 

• Performs and documents tasks in accordance to regulatory or compliance standards. 

• Manages user access to control systems. 

Troubleshooting and Analysis 

• Responsible for troubleshooting and resolution of control system failures (graphics, field devices, electrical). Lead in the troubleshooting of failures on IT platforms: Software Applications, Operating Systems, and Computer Networks. 

Testing and Controls 

• Develops performance tests of controls equipment and systems and integrates the information for equipment trending and decision-making purposes. Develops and maintains testing procedures and documentation. Leads in system performance audits to identify and develop functional improvements and enhance controls. 

Consultation and Leadership 

• Provides input in project design reviews to ensure P&IDs, instrumentation specs, and other engineering documents meet standards. Assists project teams with the creation of design and construction documents as they relate to control systems. Communicates with the site management regarding project design and schedule. Provides coaching, guidance, and feedback to other team members. 

Compliance and Reporting 

• Ensures all processes align to appropriate standards, regulations, and laws. Maintains compliance-related documentation. Runs reports and analyzes data as needed. Ensure safe work practices. Develops and follows quality documentation forms and executes them prior, during and post to every testing process. 

Project Coordination 

• Proactively identify new projects for the company and support design, construction, operation, maintenance, and testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs. 

Education / Experience / Certifications 

Education 
Requires a degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical field or equivalent experience. 

Experience 

• P1: Typically two or fewer years of technical experience in control systems  

• P2: Typically 2 or more years of technical experience in control systems  

Certifications, Licenses and Training 
CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+ Cisco CCNA preferred but not required. 

Minimum Competencies 

Functional Competencies 

Proficiency by level: 

• P1: Basic proficiency  

• P2: Intermediate proficiency  

• Knowledge of PGE and industry requirements relating to the operation and maintenance of a power generation facility 
• Project management knowledge 
• Knowledge of plant systems, operations, and maintenance concepts 
• Knowledge of applicable policies, rules, regulations, and codes in the utility engineering field 
• Knowledge of contract administration 
• Skills in systems used in the department, including budgeting system, outage management system, and general office-based systems and programs 
• Ability to review, evaluate and analyze technical information, policies, and reports 
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and documents 
• Ability to manage stakeholders 
• Analytical thinking skills 
• Business acumen 
• Knowledge of Control System and SCADA system and networks 
• Knowledge of Control System Software Applications and Operating Systems 

General Competencies 

Proficiency by level: 

• P1: Basic proficiency  

• P2: Intermediate proficiency  

• Business process interrelationships skills 
• Analytical thinking skills 
• Business acumen 
• Negotiation skills 
• Organization/prioritization skills 
• Problem-solving skills 
• Team-building skills 
• Written/oral communication skills 

Physical, Schedule/Attendance, and Cognitive Demands 

The following requirements apply to both P-levels of this position. 

Cognitive Level 
Intermediate: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 

Cognitive 
☒ Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks 
☒ Ability to follow accuracy standards 
☒ Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks 
☒ Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment 
☒ Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress 
☒ Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change 
☒ Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback 
☒ Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement 
☒ Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks 
☒ Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers, and others within the organization 
☒ Demonstrates sound memory 
☒ Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks