About this role
About the Role Provide advanced specialized technical assistance and training to field operations, engineering and technical services for automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems. Lead project teams in field automation projects and prioritize capital projects for budgeting purposes. Ensure designs and operation meet applicable standards and codes. What You'll Do
- Provide advanced technical guidance to field operations controls, measurement, mechanical and pipeline technicians relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems.
- Review programming changes for programmable logic controllers and human-machine interfaces relative to the change control process.
- Lead project teams in field automation projects; develop scope documents, budgets, cost estimates and resource allocation plans.
- Create and maintain audit questions and perform facility audits relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems; recommend corrective actions.
- Work with Northern training department to develop training, assessment and verification questions and plans; present classroom training to field technicians and engineering departments for controls topics; perform skill training and verification.
- Perform occasional project management responsibilities and coordinate with engineering, construction and technical services.
- Ensure new construction projects meet Northern standards and government/industry codes; update procedures as needed.
- Respond to callouts as required. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. Typically six years of related, progressive work experience if no bachelor's degree.
- Technical Specialist I: three+ years; Technical Specialist II: five+ years; Sr Technical Specialist: eight+ years of related technical controls and electrical experience.
- High level technical writing skills; ability to prepare reports for incident investigations, technical bulletins, project justifications and other reporting.
- Proficiency with Rockwell ControlLogix 5 and Rockwell FactoryTalk View; ability to prepare technical presentations for senior management.
- Advanced technical skills related to wide area computer networks and server-based control systems; experience with Modbus, Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple projects; work in cross-functional teams; strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong project management skills and ability to lead technical project teams; high level of commitment and initiative.
- Subject to callout 24/7. Nice to Have
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $77,000 - $128,000 per year (USD).
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.