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Instrumentation and Controls Specialist Houston, Texas (Hybrid)

General Information

Country
USA
State/Region
Texas
City
Houston
Team
Renewable Energies
Seniority
Specialist (2-4 years of experience)
Job Type
Permanent
Hire Type
Full-Time
Work Regimen
Hybrid
Posting Date
02-Jul-2024
Expiration Date
01-Oct-2024

Description and Requirements

Please note: this is a hybrid position that must report to site 2-3 days per week. The selected candidate can be based in either Dallas or Houston.)
We are seeking strong I & C technicians- and will train candidates in battery and SCADA.

Who We Are:
Enel is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy and is consistently named one of Fortune Magazine’s “Companies that are Changing the World.” It is also one of the largest and most trusted energy companies in the world, serving around 70 million customers in more than 30 countries across 5 continents. The Enel Group vision is about Open Power. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals and we are pursuing them with the passion of more than 65,000 people whose brilliant work is based on our values of Responsibility, Innovation, Trust and Proactivity. At Enel North America, our businesses are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.

The Opportunity:
This position is responsible for providing technical support for configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems, including battery management systems (BMS), for Enel’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Ensure facility control systems and BMS are functioning safely, efficiently, reliably and within budgetary limits, with the objective of meeting business goals for production while minimizing unscheduled equipment downtime. This position will be the in-house technical expert on BESS facility control systems.
Additionally, this position shall develop and provide training programs for field personnel on topics within their scope of expertise.

What You'll Do at Enel North America:
  • Provide advanced technical support for high-level plant activities during commissioning, maintenance work, fault diagnosis, and repairs on BESS control systems including communications equipment and battery management systems (BMS).
  • Define preventative maintenance strategy and ensure execution of maintenance on all BESS control system equipment including BMSs, PLCs, HMIs, communications equipment, HVAC controllers, fire system controllers, etc. to comply with regulation, best practice, contractual, and business needs.
  • Responsible overall performance and maintenance of controllers that process and control many of the field devices for the operation of the facility including I/O and related system components that connect field devices to the control systems.
  • Responsible for a full network of fiber optic communications for data flow from package systems around the facilities to send and receive data to and from the control systems.
  • Responsible for supporting the Logistics Department with control system related spare parts identification and ideal stocking rates.
  • Engage battery OEMs and BESS integrators to document battery management strategies used on BESS assets.

Who You Are:
  • Experience with battery management system for battery energy storage systems across various chemistries including Li Ion.
  • A strong personal drive and interest in reliability and continual process improvement.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required, with the ability to engage and cooperate effectively with multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
  • Ability to read and accurately interpret technical documents, tables, and figures
  • Excellent computer skills with experience on the MS suite including Word, Excel and MS Project.

What You've Accomplished:
  • Associates/Tech. Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation or Automation Technology
  • 3+ years of industrial automation experience in the Energy Sector or similar business, utilizing complex Control Systems.
  • Industrial automation experience in the Energy Sector or similar business, utilizing complex Control Systems: E.g.- SCADA, Ladder Logic (PLC), etc.
  • Networking experience, Windows, Linux, DOS, C++

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:
  • Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
  • Benefits are effective as of day one!
  • Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
    • 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
    • Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
    • Paid leave programs
    • The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
    • The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
  • An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies:
Enel North America has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Enel North America will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Enel North America, in any capacity will be considered property of Enel North America. This policy is applicable to all Enel North America locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Enel North America will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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