Remote Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Remote in the United States, excluding NY & CA

Job Status: Regular, Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job Summary :

This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining industrial data historians, control networks, and digital systems. This position is also responsible for offering expert guidance and delivering specialized solutions related to industrial production calculations and reporting.  Visa sponsorship is not available and this position is not available for candidates residing in California or New York .

Duties/Responsibilities :

• Install, configure, and administer industrial data historian servers, interfaces, and visualizations.


• Create and maintain historian data points, calculations, and administrative settings.


• Perform engineering studies, system assessments, and upgrade existing historian server systems.


• Perform server system health monitoring and troubleshoots server system health issues ranging from small, localized problems to system-wide problems involving other related systems.


• Create custom data visualization displays and reports.


• Collect information on system-level project specifications, performance requirements, and known capabilities/limitations.


• Determine hardware system status and limitations by gathering and evaluating information based on a variety of factors including security and reporting needs.


• Review and modify existing systems software to improve performance, correct errors, and conform with compatibility requirements of available hardware.


• Design system software to meet project requirements, collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal staff as needed.


• Receive direction and prioritization of tasks internally from assigned CDM (Customer Delivery Manager).


• Develop and lead software system testing and validation procedures; compile relevant documentation.


• Provide software training for users on new or modified systems and networks.


• Create standard procedure documentation (SOPs) of integrated systems for customers.


• Performs other duties as required.
  

Advanced Duties/Responsibilities :

• Provides scoping, scheduling, and project planning for engineering studies, upgrades of existing systems, implementation of new historians with associated application development, and other related system integrations.


• Determines feasibility of proposed system integration, modifications or design, ensuring the needs and requirements of the user will be met within time and cost requirements.


• Provides mentorship, training, and establishes internal standard operations procedures (SOPs) and best practices for internal staff.


• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and provide expertise to customers and internal business development team via vendor roadmap updates and common customer trends.


• May serve as the customer’s primary point of contact for problem resolution and deliverables.


• May join introductory customer discussions to provide key knowledge and expertise as it relates to complex projects.


• May use mathematical models and scientific analysis to predict industrial system outcomes and measure consequences.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Required Skills/Abilities :

• Proficient with AVEVA PI System or similar industrial data historians.


• Intermediate knowledge of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and control systems.


• Programming language proficiency (e.g. Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, SQL querying with understanding of basic aggregations/subqueries/indexing/stored procedures, etc.) is highly valued.


• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams, both technical and non-technical.


• Proven ability to work autonomously with full ownership of project execution and delivery.


• Proactive, self-motivated and customer service oriented.


• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex production issues.


• Ability to facilitate interactive design and functional specification sessions.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet objectives and effectively multi-task.


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.


• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) or related software.
  

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.


• Two to four years’ experience working with Industrial Operation Technology, related experience or a combination of experience and equivalent education.


• A minimum of four years’ hands-on systems experience in AVEVA PI System with working knowledge in one or more of the AVEVA PI System modules. Related experience or a combination of experience and equivalent education will be considered.


• Experience with at least two, full lifecycle implementations of AVEVA PI System modules and experience in the development of lifecycle methodologies. Experience in a dynamic support environment is highly preferred.


• Experiencing working in oil & gas, energy, raw manufacturing and refining industries is preferred.


• Project management experience required and relevant certification (CAPM, PMP, PgMP, etc.) is highly desirable.


• Experience with leading and managing engineering projects as a technical lead.


• Knowledge of systems and/or business analysis design concepts. Demonstrated proficiency in the applied use of systems and process analysis tools (e.g. Root Cause, Value, Gap, etc.).


• Any relevant AVEVA certifications, such as CSI AVEVA PI Installation, are ideal.


• Advanced knowledge of Business and/or Industrial networking topology, protocols and infrastructure.


• Cisco or networking related certifications are a bonus.


• Experience with virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware, Virtual Box).


• Must have the means to apply for a Transportation Security Administration card (TWIC) within the first 30 days of employment.


• Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Benefits :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance.


• 401k contribution of 3% of your base salary, regardless of if your contribution (immediately vested).


• Paid time off, paid holidays, floating holiday, paid birthday and paid parental leave.


• Monthly, flexible work reimbursement for costs associated with mobile and/or internet costs.


• One-time stipend for the costs associated with establishing a home office.

Environmental Requirements :

• Remote work is to be performed in a private, home office setting, free from safety hazards and distractions.


• Home internet speeds of a minimum of 25MB down/3MB up. 50MB down/5MB up preferred.


• Work performed onsite at customer locations is in an industrial or manufacturing setting. Must comply with applicable PPE and manufacturing safety protocol required during customer visits.
  


• Familiar and comfortable with field work that is onsite at customer locations.
  

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to travel up to 20%, by air when necessary, including day trips and overnight stays for several days.
  


• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, valid liability insurance and a clean driving record.
  


• Ability to travel internationally (valid passport required).


• Ability to work as needed after-hours, during weekends, and during holidays.
  


• Be able to walk and stand frequently.


• Be able to ascend or descend ladders, stairs or other structures.


• May be exposed to hot and cold outdoor climate as work demands.


• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  


• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.


• May be required to infrequently lift up to 15 pounds.


• Answer and return phone calls.