Sr Renewable Controls Spclst
- Military veterans preferred
2025-08-23 BHE Renewables, LLC
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Des Moines Iowa 50309 United States
Job Description: The Sr 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 Renewable's renewable units plant logic, SCADA and control systems. The Sr 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. 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)
8 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 with technical and managerial personnel within and external to BHE Renewables
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
Job Info
Job Identification: 10003410
Job Category: Renewable Generation
Posting Date: 2025-08-22
Apply Before: 2025-09-12T20:10:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 1615 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
Business: BHE Renewables, LLC
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
