Digital Control Specialist; Desert Basin

Digital Control Specialist (Desert Basin)

Location:

Casa Grande, AZ, US

Requisition

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

This role is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the digital control systems, including GE Mark VIe, Siemens, and Allen‑Bradley platforms for several SRP Generating Stations. The ideal candidate will ensure control system reliability, support troubleshooting, and contribute to efficient and safe plant operations.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on the plant’s digital control systems, including GE Mark VIe, Siemens, and Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues related to control logic, instrumentation, and communication networks.
• Support configuration, testing, and commissioning of control system upgrades, software patches, and hardware replacements.
• Monitor control system performance and implement optimization strategies to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of control system configurations, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of control system functionality with plant equipment.
• Assist with root cause analysis and resolution of control‑related faults, alarms, and trips.
• Provide technical support for system backups, disaster recovery procedures, and cybersecurity practices.
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for advanced troubleshooting and system enhancements.
• Participate in control system training and development to stay current on evolving technologies and standards.
• Support compliance with operational and environmental standards through accurate control system monitoring and reporting.
• Be available for after‑hours support as needed to maintain system reliability.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Responsibly manage project budgets and schedules.
• Provide information, answers, and responsible solutions to support the reliable operation of the generating station.
• Represent SRP when contacting customers and outside agencies.
• Write specifications for contract with suppliers of equipment and services.
• Occasionally travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
• Work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).

• Successful completion of the SRP Power Generation DCS Specialist Trainee program.
• At least 5 years experience is preferred at journeyman status or equivalent in a power plant, preferably three of which involve direct DCS experience.
• At least 5 years experience in power plant operations is preferred, two of which include control room operations experience.

See details under Additional Requirements and Qualifications.

Education:

A combination of educational or equivalent experience will be considered:

• Completion of an applicable Apprenticeship program, operations trainee or specialist trainee program, or equivalent.
• Associates degree in engineering technology with an emphasis on controls or automation, or equivalent.

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

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