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 fieldProvides technical direction to operations and business unit personnelPerforms system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgradesAnalyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issuesProvides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutionsProvides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targetsChampions the execution of tasks following internal process standardsEstablishes 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 operationCan understand, troubleshoot and resolve common network, database, protocol and application issuesFamiliar with the implementation of NERC Standards as related to SCADA and communicationsTravels to renewable generation sites occasionally to perform onsite troubleshooting, repair, and upgradesEstablishes, modifies, and maintains procedures/guidelines supporting controls and electrical SCADA usersMonitors and resolves infrastructure performance, application connectivity, and security related issues using specialized network diagnostic tools and softwareAids in the preparation of labor and materials estimates, reviews bids, and assists in overseeing contracted servicesDisplays strong communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced operational environmentDrives ownership of health and safety in work and personal life

 

Work Experience

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree – EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsTechnical / Functional excellence and proven record of advanced learningEffective written and verbal communicationsAbility to meet the physical requirements including some climbing and work in elevated areasValid state driver’s license and ability to acquire passport

Preferred Qualifications:

Process Management ConceptsQuality Tools and TechniquesWorking experience with Networks, SCADA server applications, and PLC’sWorking experience with ISO’s and regulating entities Experience with Modbus, OPC, and DNP3 protocols Experience with Python, SQL, and C languagesWorking experience with GE Wind SCADA and ControlST, Siemens WPS, Vestas VOB and Online ToolkitWorking knowledge of power and voltage regulation fundamentals Working experience with Ethernet and Serial networksStrong background in logic development and troubleshooting