Controls System Specialist Supervisor

Position Summary

The Control System Supervisor provides supervision and direction for the Control System Specialists and provides hands-on support for commissioning maintenance and troubleshooting of the control, instrumentation, and electrical systems at ORMAT facilities. The Control System Supervisor is responsible for developing and implementing a work plan to continuously improve the department’s capabilities to best support the need of the Electricity Segment power plants with instrumentation, control and network systems. This position also identifies training, cross-training, and personnel development needs for the Control System Specialists.

Essential Functions

- 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.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

- 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

- Must be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold.

- Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as request by safety procedures and

regulations.

- Must be able to climb ladders, work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways and work in

confined spaces.

- Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and 50 pounds from the floor to

the waist.

- Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and

kneeling.

- The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods

of time.

- The ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and dirt roads.