Lead Industrial Control Systems Analyst, Progression

TECO Energy - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Senior

Tampa, FL

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The Lead Industrial Control Systems Analyst at Tampa Electric is responsible for leading complex software development projects and integrating applications with intricate interfaces. This role serves as a subject matter expert across multiple business areas, mentoring junior staff and ensuring the successful execution of software specifications and support assignments. The position emphasizes collaboration, technical leadership, and the provision of 24x7 support for critical applications, contributing to the company's commitment to innovation and customer service in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex software development projects and collaborates with Business Systems Analysts and Business Partners to develop software specifications.
• Leads selection and implementation of software packages requiring in-depth configuration and integration, interacting substantially with vendor resources.
• Leads the integration of applications with complex interfaces based on provided specifications.
• Provides 24x7 primary and/or secondary support for one or more applications classified as niche, core, or mission-critical, coordinating maintenance activities including release schedules.
• Supports the request and analysis phases of SDLC by producing required documentation and estimates, managing junior staff in the production of deliverables.
• Executes the design, development, and implementation phases of SDLC, managing junior staff in the production of deliverables.
• Participates on an Application Development and Support team and project teams, potentially functioning as Technical Lead and overseeing technical staff.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in multiple business areas relevant to projects and application support assignments.
• Provides start-up and commissioning of PLC-based control systems, HMIs, field devices, and instrumentation.
• Creates and maintains documentation including functional specifications, user manuals, and technical diagrams for PLC programs and SCADA applications.
• Conducts thorough testing of PLC programs and SCADA applications to ensure proper functionality and compatibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information/Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems or equivalent discipline.
• Ten years of experience in systems analysis, design, and development.
• Experience providing support, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA, DCS, and other control systems.
• Experience programming PLCs such as Rockwell Allen Bradley, with knowledge of function block diagram, ladder diagram, and structured text.
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting network connectivity via OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus Protocol, DNP Protocol, and TCP/IP.
• Extensive experience with data historian tools such as OSIsoft PI.
• Experience with T-SQL and modern integration standards like RESTful and OData.
• Experience in Agile/Kanban environments and with vendor software solutions.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Twelve years of experience in systems analysis, design, and development.
• Experience in the utility industry specifically in solar energy generation.
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, and continuous integration/deployment.
• Experience with Azure cloud environment development and configuration.
• Experience in vendor management.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Savings plan with company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On-site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan