Control System Specialist I, II, III or Senior

Responsible for supporting, designing, and implementing control system and technology solutions in support of Tri-State operations. Ensures operational stability, security, and efficiency.  Responsible for implementing and maintaining a supportive convergence of Information Technology, Operational Technology, and Generation policies and technologies. 

Note: There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Control Systems Specialist I; job grade 7; Control Systems Specialist II, job grade 8; Control Systems Specialist III; job grade 9 or Senior Control Systems Specialist; job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Control Systems Specialist

Hiring Salary Range: $109,000-$139,000

Control Systems Specialist III

Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$124,000

Control Systems Specialist II

Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$111,000

Control Systems Specialist I

Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$99,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education and/or skill level.

•    Support Generation Technology software tools, including OSIsoft/Aveva Pi data historian, and EtaPro thermal performance suite.
•    Support Generation Control Systems with expert knowledge of; Emerson Ovation, GE MarkVIe, Programmable Logic Controllers, Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, various equipment monitoring systems (system 1, transformer monitoring, SEL Relays, etc.).
•    Assist in developing operational data reports and data flows to business intelligence software (PowerBI/Tableau) (data lake).
•    Conduct software and control system modifications and upgrades, including control and graphical enhancements. Provide global process control guidance and enforcement. 
•    Provide oversight of the Management of Change process with respect to controls and cybersecurity. 
•    Verify data flows daily, investigating and troubleshooting any issues.
•    Ensure operational data integrity as a front-line responder to loss of data flow.
•    Assist in providing first-line support to facilities that do not currently have dedicated controls and technological support.
•    Provide assistance for FERC and NERC compliance at Generation Facilities. Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements.  Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to the functional area, including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety.  Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance. 
•    Help to define future standards for an efficient, stable, usable, and secure architecture. 
•    Support project planning and implementations, leveraging vendors, Engineering and Construction department, and IT resources.
•    Coordinate instrumentation, controls, and electrical related work activities with Generation Facilities staff. 
•    Help inform internal project managers of standard practices, standard OT network architecture, and preferred software branding to standardize the OT footprint across all TSGT assets.
•    Define, document, and enforce server and operational standards for implementation of new projects.  Monitor and maintain policies for Distributed Control System (DCS) access, including foreign devices and remote access.
•    Maintain security of control system infrastructure by establishing and enforcing policies.
•    Troubleshoot control system problems, including DCS networking, sensor networking and Control logic, collaborating with administration personnel on changes.
•    Coordinate with Generation facility supervision to fully support scheduled equipment maintenance outages in any needed capacity. (i.e., logic reviews