Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Requisition ID: 95140

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Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Senior SCADA and Controls Engineer who can superviseperform and apply diversified knowledge of Automation and I&C engineering principles and practices to the Upstream/Midstream Oil & Gas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industries within the Nextera Power Generation Division. Performs oversight engineering troubleshooting and operation/maintenance-based tasks for PLCs Instrumentation and control systems and supporting networked applications. Successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding engineering complexity system integrity safety and regulatory compliance under limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Plans develops and provides supervisory support on E I&C projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
• Track task and project schedules project budgets
• Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individuals field
• Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
• Prepares process control design concepts and documentation (e.g. C&E Control Narratives Interlock Matrices)
• Leads and performs commissioning activities for new control systems and major upgrades ensuring the documentation of all commissioning activities test results and acceptance criteria is completed
• Develops supervises maintains and validates the calibration and documentation for instrumentation and control devices ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Provides technical support to operations and business unit personnel during the engineering construction commissioning and operational phases of projects
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities on new and upgraded facilities when required
• Perform complete process control system design including PLC/DCS and HMI programming and configuration
• Performs system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades
• Analyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issues
• Provides technical leadership in the functional specification design and implementation of control solutions
• Mentors and supervises senior level Control Engineers providing technical guidance professional development opportunities and performance oversight
• Directs and coordinates the work of senior engineering staff on complex control system projects ensuring quality deliverables and knowledge transfer
• Provides automation engineering support for failure mitigation process improvement data analytics and improving performance targets
• Establishes and/or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA users
• Travels to sites for onsite troubleshooting support

Desired Qualifications:

• Process Management Concepts
• Possess experience working with Industry Regulatory and Corporate Standards
• Experience in commissioning documentation standards and best practices
• Proven track record in mentoring and developing engineering talent
• Quality Tools and Techniques
• Proven experience in programming commissioning and troubleshooting of various SCADA applications (e.g. GeoSCADA Ignition FactoryTalk Wonderware) and PLCs (e.g. Allen-Bradley GE Fanus Siemens PCS7 Eaton)
• Experience with Modbus and OPC
• Working experience with Ethernet and Serial networks
• Working knowledge of power fundamentals and voltage control
• Strong background in logic development and troubleshooting

Travel:50%

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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type:Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Pipeline Services LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes if applicable

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