Wind Controls and Site SCADA Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Wind Controls and Site SCADA

Location:

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Category:

Energy

Job ID:

P-107896

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Full-Time Description
Job Requirements Currently seeking a Wind Turbine Controls and SCADA Engineer Tech who can apply diversified knowledge of OEM level controls, and SCADA principles, and IT/OT concepts to a broad variety of assignments supporting wind power generation. The employee is responsible for independently interpreting, organizing, and executing assignments supporting wind turbine individual and site-level communication and control. This role is also responsible for providing technical guidance, support, and mentoring to other team members as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives. Typical assignments will be across the entire asset lifecycle, primarily focusing on operational and end-of-life IT/OT and SCADA assets such as SCADA systems, PLC’s, communication networks, wind turbine generator controllers, supporting networked applications, and associated virtualized environments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Acts as subject matter expert to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual’s field
Provides technical direction to operations and business unit personnel
Performs system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades
Analyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issues
Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutions
Provides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targets
Champions the execution of tasks following internal process standards
Establishes and/or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA users Ability to diagnose and repair complex computer and OT communication system issues as related to power system operation
Can understand, troubleshoot and resolve common network, database, protocol and application issues
Familiar with the implementation of NERC Standards as related to SCADA and communications
Travels to renewable generation sites occasionally to perform onsite troubleshooting, repair, and upgrades
Establishes, modifies, and maintains procedures/guidelines supporting controls and electrical SCADA users
Monitors and resolves infrastructure performance, application connectivity, and security related issues using specialized network diagnostic tools and software
Aids in the preparation of labor and materials estimates, reviews bids, and assists in overseeing contracted services
Displays strong communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced operational environment
Drives ownership of health and safety in work and personal life

Work Experience Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering

Experience:

3+ years
Technical / Functional excellence and proven record of advanced learning
Effective written and verbal communications
Ability to meet the physical requirements including some climbing and work in elevated areas
Valid state driver’s license and ability to acquire passport

Preferred Qualifications:

Process Management Concepts
Quality Tools and Techniques
Working experience with Networks, SCADA server applications, and PLC’s
Working experience with ISO’s and regulating entities Experience with Modbus, OPC, and DNP3 protocols Experience with Python, SQL, and C languages
Working experience with GE Wind SCADA and ControlST, Siemens WPS, Vestas VOB and Online Toolkit
Working knowledge of power and voltage regulation fundamentals Working experience with Ethernet and Serial networks
Strong background in logic development and troubleshooting