Renewable Controls Specialist #113776
Pacificorp
Technical specialist overseeing PLC/SCADA control systems for renewable energy plants.
19 days ago ago
$90,200 - $134,200
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
Office Full-Time
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electric power generation
Power transmission and distribution
Energy efficiency programs
Demand response
Supplier engagement
Request for proposals
Grid modernization
Renewable energy (wind & solar)
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Hydro
Wind
Solar
Geothermal
Natural Gas
Coal
Role
What you would be doing
scada support
control systems
data monitoring
budget planning
project management
technical leadership
- Perform work independently and direct the work of renewable engineers I, II, senior engineers, renewable technical specialists, and contractors.
- Assist in control equipment maintenance, calibration, and control logic diagnosis.
- Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
- Maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional
- Assist in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and operational issues.
- Provide organization, planning and control of high-level project assignments. Project assignments will routinely involve expenditures of $1 million or more.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
- Provide technical support for remote equipment monitoring and data collection including maintaining an accurate alarm management system and data history.
- Provide technical support for control system administrative functions including patches, upgrades, and troubleshooting of the renewable control systems, PLC control systems, SCADA systems and electronic control instruments.
- Provide accurate input into the budget process and contribute to meeting the actual targets.
- Investigate and solve extremely complex problems relating to renewable units.
- Provide technical direction for troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining plant control systems, communication equipment and software.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
- Perform/assist in programming and upgrades in the SCADA system(s). Improve current process by auditing current programs and other renewable performance parameters and positively affect availability or reliability.
- Provide technical support for the planning, design and construction of project additions or maintenance of the renewable control systems.
- Provide superior technical knowledge and expertise related to renewable units.
What you bring
plc programming
opc communication
microsoft office
bachelor's degree
advanced degree
project management
- Diagnose OPC communication, and control system issues and implement enhancements or solutions.
- Five or more years of experience in PLC programming with hands-on practical experience needed to fully understand the plant processes and ability to make modifications as needed to reduce equipment downtime and minimize costs.
- 10 or more years of experience in PLC programming with hands-on practical experience needed to fully understand the plant processes and ability to make modifications as needed to reduce equipment downtime and minimize costs.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office tools, Excel, Access, and Word.
- Demonstration of advanced technical knowledge and an advanced understanding of the company's business processes.
- Eight or more years of experience in PLC programming with hands-on practical experience needed to fully understand the plant processes and ability to make modifications as needed to reduce equipment downtime and minimize costs.
- Effective communicator with technical and managerial personnel.
- Advanced project management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, power plan appropriate science discipline or business.
- High level of technical knowledge, judgment and capability in controls and instrumentation.
- Advanced Degree.
- 7 or more years of experience in PLC programming with hands-on practical experience needed to fully understand the plant processes and ability to make modifications as needed to reduce equipment downtime and minimize costs.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Advanced analytical skills.
- Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
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Company
Overview
- Delivers electric power to customers in the western United States.
- Operates a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including coal, natural gas, and renewable energy like wind and solar.
- Has a history spanning over a century, becoming a key provider of sustainable and reliable energy across several states.
- Continues to lead in advancing clean energy projects, modernizing infrastructure, and meeting the growing demand for renewable power.
- Serves a vast service area spanning six states, ensuring its role as a vital backbone to local communities, businesses, and industries.
- Remains committed to balancing customer needs with environmental goals, focusing on innovative energy solutions.
- Is involved in several large-scale renewable energy projects, cementing its role in shaping the future of energy.
- Innovation
- Reliability
- Sustainability
- Maintaining the highest levels of ethics and personal integrity
Net-zero by 2050
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aiming to significantly reduce environmental impact.
20,000 MW by 2032
Wind and Solar Expansion
Planned quadrupling of wind and solar capacity to 20,000 megawatts by 2032 to accelerate clean energy generation.
56% renewables by 2040
Coal Plant Conversion
Conversion of coal plants to natural gas and increasing renewable energy source contribution to 56% by 2040.
46,000 acres protected
Wildlife Habitat Conservation
Conservation efforts to protect 46,000 acres of land for wildlife, enhancing ecological preservation.
- Wind expansion: 2,267 MW new by 2030 and 3,782 MW by 2045
- Battery storage: 1,634 MW of 4‑hr and 605 MW of 100‑hr by 2032; total 7,524 MW by 2045
- Coal generation: plan to keep only 3 of 22 coal plants beyond 2040
- Committed to inclusive procurement: engage minority‑, women‑, disabled‑veteran‑, LGBT‑ and small‑business suppliers
- Employees must include diverse suppliers based on performance, price and quality
- Encourage prime contractors to subcontract with diverse suppliers
- Supplier diversity goals: actively seek qualified MWDVLGBTESB suppliers; support their development via instruction and mentoring
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