Renewable Controls Specialist

Berkshire Hathaway Energy is hiring a Renewable Controls Specialist in Urbandale, IA, to oversee technical work on renewable plant control systems. Responsibilities include providing technical support for SCADA and PLC systems, troubleshooting, and assisting engineers. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, with at least five years in PLC programming and strong analytical skills. The position requires effective communication and project management abilities.
Job Description

The Renewable Controls Specialist provides technical work and directs others in technical work in the planning, designing, procurement and construction of additions, changes or maintenance to BHE Renewables' renewable units plant logic, SCADA and control systems. The renewable controls specialist will participate in the direction of work for the engineer I and II, technical specialists, contractors. The technical specialist will also provide assistance to engineer I and II, senior engineers, managers and principal engineers on higher level projects.

Hiring Locations: We are seeking talented individuals in either Des Moines, IA, Calipatria, CA, Phoenix, AZ, and Bridgeport, WV

Responsibilities
• 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
• 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 direction for troubleshooting, calibrating and maintaining plant control systems, communication equipment and software
• Diagnose OPC communication, and control system issues and implement enhancements or solutions
• Provide technical support for the planning, design and construction of project additions or maintenance of the renewable control systems
• Provide technical support for remote equipment monitoring and data collection including maintaining an accurate alarm management system and data history
• Assist in control equipment maintenance, calibration, and control logic diagnosis
• Assist in troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and operational issues
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, power plant appropriate science discipline or business. (6 years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
• 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
• High level of technical knowledge, judgment and capability in controls and instrumentation
• Effective communicator
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced project management skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools, Excel, Access, and Word

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company's portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About the Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.