SCADA Specialist

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Job Summary:

The SCADA Specialist or Engineer is responsible for the implementation, support and maintanence of the enterprise SCADA system. The position will design and deploy processes to reduce operational cost, improve runtime and support our culture of safety. The SCADA Specialist or Engineer participates in new project design as a project team member from kickoff to completion and maintains interfaces with other external systems. The position will provide superior customer support to SCADA system users. This role requires a detail-oriented skillset with exceptional problem solving skills.

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, and/or commensurate experience preferred.

Job Responsibilites:

* Implement enterprise SCADA system across all areas of operation

* Partner with the automation team to ensure completion of daily and project field work

* Work with stakeholders to ensure 24/7 availability of the SCADA system

* Coordinate testing of new solutions or changes to existing solutions to ensure integrity and quality

* Document all new procedures; refresh procedures as needed; perform training as necessary

* Develop and maintain standards for programming, hardware and software

* Work with field technicians to resolve and test new devices

* Work with IT field staff to troubleshoot and resolve communications issues

* Work with OT analysts and developers to ensure data alignment and connectivity

* Perform system maintenance and operational changes

* Develop and improve on existing techniques and processes

Qualifications:

* Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a related role.

* Experience with Python, SQL, C# and .NET

* Experience with SCADA software such as Ignition, CygNet, Wonderware, etc (Ignition preferred)

* Experience in SQL tools and relational databases

* Experience with various types of remote devices such as Allen Bradley, Fisher ROC, TotalFlow, etc

* Ability to work an on-call rotation

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Experience with standard communication protocols (MQTT, Modbus, ROC, etc.) and TCP/IP

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

* Must be a team player that possesses the ability to adapt to a changing and fast paced work environment

Other Requirements:

* Travel is required - less than 5%

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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