Control System Specialist Supervisor

• Provide supervision and direction for Control Systems Specialists, including assigning projects and responsibilities in alignment with the needs of the power plants.

• Schedule and coordinate field related activities for plant outages, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

• Ensure Control System Specialists are adequately trained to provide technical services in instrumentation, controls, PLC logic, HMI/SCADA, network communications, and cyber security to power plant operations.

• Troubleshoot and repair plant control, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

• Provide support such as installation and testing during plant pre-startup and commissioning.

• Develop and/or modify Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) logic and program PLCs based on written control philosophies and other documentation.

• Develop and/or modify Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs based on written documentation.

• Build and setup servers, computer, and other hardware for use on ORMAT control network, including writing and/or identifying processes.

• Collaborate with internal/external engineering and plant operations in identifying and improving plant control equipment, process control methodology, and historical system data.

• Collaborate with internal/external Network Security experts in identifying and improving control network and security.

• Implement process control solutions for process improvement and new projects.

• Evaluate and find causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional control system inefficiencies.

• Develop cost effective solutions for equipment issues and operational longevity.

• Update and maintain facility documentation and drawings.

• Support the technical work and on-the-job development for Control System Specialists 1 & 2, as directed.

• Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier.

• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods of time and read and understand maps.

• Must be able to travel extensively (at least 30% of working time) to Power Plant locations, including rural areas.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED, plus professional training and/or college course in related fields.

• At least seven (7) years’ of experience in power production or similar process industries, with hands-on experience in operations, maintenance, and project implementation or combination of education and related experience or equivalent experience.

• At least three (3) years’ experience managing and motivating a team of technical employees.

• The applicant should be accurate, detail oriented, self-managing and self-motivated.

• At least four (4) years of experience of in-depth PLC programming (Allen Bradley preferred) or equivalent experience.

• Three (3) years of experience of in-depth HMI/SCADA programming (Citect preferred).

• Must have the ability to read and understand process control documentation (P&IDs, Control Philosophies, etc.).

• Must have the ability to read and understand electrical documentation (Single Lines, Three Lines, Schematics, etc.).

• Experience in installation and calibration of process control elements and electrical measurement devices.

• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and use of the Internet.

• Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal or no supervision and a high level of confidentiality.

• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations and quickly access all areas of the plants.

• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.

• Exercise professionalism in supporting projects and programs of Ormat and while interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Physical Requirements