SCADA Specialist II

Job Description

Job Description

Career Opportunity

SCADA Specialist II

Location: Hybrid remote within Ohio

What makes us great:

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Your role in our success:

The SCADA Specialist II will design, builds, and maintains required specialized systems that are regulated by PHMSA to help monitor and control operations and processes of the Company pipeline system(s) with little to no supervision. This shall include all Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) assets located in the primary control room, backup control room, compressor stations, LNG plants, and throughout the pipeline and distribution system(s) at various sites. This role will focus on medium-complexity SCADA projects such as M&R station integration and troubleshooting of SCADA devices and equipment. Collaborates and coordinates with multiple other departments across all operational Business Units as well as the Corporate BIS teams especially the network, systems, and cyber teams.

What you'll be working on:

• Maintains and deploys SCADA systems and develop/update SCADA Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens in accordance with Control Room Management Plan and PHMSA/API requirements.
• Maintains and deploys computers and servers while overseeing the entire SCADA System(s) infrastructure.
• Maintains and deploys network devices; troubleshoots and updates device Operating System and/or CISCO configurations to maintain compliance and uphold cyber security practices.
• Evaluates releases of all software utilized through the SCADA System(s), add drivers to communicate to specific Remote Terminal Unit (RTUs), manages software version and updates as needed, especially to maintain or improve cyber security posture keeping Operational Technology and Information Technology separate and secure.
• Reads PFDs (Piping Flow Diagrams), P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and network flow diagrams for SCADA architecture.
• Troubleshoots Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Modbus, Open Platform Communications (OPC), and network communication to ensure field data flows through communication tunnels within the SCADA network.
• Programs and updates scripting logic that controls and monitors industrial processes at field sites.
• Assists in developing, writing, and maintaining all Standard Operating Procedures, related to SCADA operations.
• Provides recommendations to leadership on upgrades or replacement of various hardware or other infrastructure to improve the system reliability of the SCADA System(s) to include replacements for end of life devices,
• Data analysis of an event or process to help identify and make (automation) suggestions to resolve and prevent future issues.
• Supports procedures for emergencies and troubleshoot when issues arise; make suggestions on temporary changes such as alarm limit parameters until full remediation of issue has occurred.
• Occasionally performs initial program load for a new RTU or other operations support task as needed.
• Review sand provides feedback for change controls that may have an impact to the SCADA network.

Who you are:

• Associate’s in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• Three (3) years’ experience in any of the following: Automation Engineering, Process Control Programming Languages, SCADA Systems and HMI Development, Networking and Configuration
• Standard driver’s license
• 1 software-specific certification/training such as SCADA, Kepware, AES/ACM, Talon, FlowCal, etc.
• PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, SCADA (Control Systems), Telemetry Data (Real-time and Historical), Networking, OT, ICS, SCADA Cybersecurity, Cisco configuration and commands, Active Directory and Windows OS, Programming and Scripting logic, processes to obtain data in Real-time from remote devices in order to control equipment and condition of field assets
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, strong problem solving skills with a focus on efficiencies and finding new solutions, highly technical role
• Ability to work with diverse teams including operations and IT

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email View email address on ziprecruiter.com