Job Details
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead the development of monitoring and control systems for utility scale renewable energy projects including but not limited to; Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind.
- Program and commission PLC controllers, SCADA servers, data historians, and HMI systems.
- Work within a team environment to define and implement product design standards and best practices that align with company goals and objectives.
- Work within a team environment to develop system requirements and detailed proposals to respond to client RFP s.
- Provide team oversight in the development of device points lists, IP address lists, Logic Diagrams, HMI mockups & assets, commissioning test plans and completion checklists, utilizing company defined documentation and standards.
- Review project closeout documentation including; commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals and training material to verify all contractual deliverables have been met.
- Provide expert level technical support for diverse SCADA equipment configurations.
- Develop and maintain a centralized knowledge base, publish SCADA technical-support bulletins.
- Coordinate with customers and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support.
- Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams where necessary to support platform development and data integration.
- Provide project status reports to SOLV Technology group project management team, support risk mitigation measures as needed to maintain project goals and objectives.
- Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to programming and commissioning standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer and training.
- Support the SOLV Operation center as necessary for project integrations and handoffs.
- Promote continuous training and career development within the broader team.
Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:
- Maintaining design, programming, documentation and commissioning standards
- Maintain resiliency and continuity within our system independent of key knowledge holders
- Adherence to Company policies and procedures
- Successful execution of project scope, schedule, and budget
- Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
- Customer/client satisfaction and retention
- Improved personal professional growth and education
- Employee satisfaction and retention
- Staff development and training
- Positive project team attitude
- Promote a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Effective utilization of project management, scheduling, and task management tools
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
- College degree (electrical, mechanical or controls engineering) or an equivalent technical discipline is preferred. Relevant work experience in direct industry can offset degree requirements.
- Minimum of 5+ years of SCADA engineering experience (experience working within renewable energy including; industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired).
- Proficient with programming languages including but not limited to; C, C++, Java, Python, Structured Text (IEC61131-3).
- Mastery with Inductive Automation s Ignition SCADA platform and/or Kepware KEPServerEX.
- Mastery of setting up servers, relational databases, and SCADA applications.
- Mastery working with industry recognized PLC equipment including but not limited to Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform, Allen Bradley Control / CompactLogix platform, GE / Emerson RX3i, or similar named variable PLC environments.
- Strong knowledge of design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using; Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
- Strong knowledge of industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.
- Proficiency in reading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts.
- In-depth understanding of power plant operating procedures and control system interaction with governing bodies such as: Regional Compliance Entities, Independent System Operators, Transmission Operators, and Generator Operators.
- Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.
- Proficiency with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.
- Excellent Communication Skills.