Senior SCADA Engineer

About the role

A Senior SCADA Engineer supports SCADA systems hardware and software, collaborates with field and control center personnel, and maintains SCADA systems by supporting/modifying custom applications and enhancing current technology. The role involves analyzing instrumentation, RTU's, PLC's, HMI, communications, hardware, and software issues related to SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical contact within SCADA for vendors and internal technology departments.
• Develop and implement detailed integration, testing, code promotion, and commissioning activities according to written Technology Department policy and procedure.
• Review, analyze, develop, design, and implement methods and processes (manual and automated) to satisfy internal and external data needs and requirements.
• Coverage of project activities which include planning, design, development, installation, testing, and commissioning of SCADA related hardware and software systems in a high availability environment.
• Provide planning and support for regular end-to-end audit and verification of SCADA point functionality, alarms, system performance, and security.
• Prepare, coordinate, or assist in preparation of reports or data transfers requested by the control center, engineering, executive, or other departments; this may involve extensive research, analysis, programming, and compilation of various data.
• Design, write, document, and/or maintain software applications to supplement core SCADA capabilities consistent with published standards.
• Backup data, source code, and all other supporting files according to published standards.
• Perform after-hour duty as required to resolve SCADA system or application problems.
• Acquire and maintain personal end-to-end knowledge of the SCADA system and connectivity to and functions of other systems.
• Performs other assignments as necessary to implement departmental goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Computer), Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• In lieu of a related Bachelor’s degree, 12 years of SCADA experience within the liquid pipeline industry will be considered.
• 8 years of experience in maintenance of SCADA related applications and databases including experience with hardware configuration, system tuning, application development, and documentation.
• Detail oriented, results focused, works independently and self-directed.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and be safety oriented.
• Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
• Self-motivated, have a phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of experience in maintenance of liquid pipeline SCADA related applications and databases including experience with hardware configuration, system tuning, application development, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• SCADA Certification (e.g., Aveva).
• Experience with or ability to rapidly acquire skills utilizing Aveva’s Enterprise SCADA, Windows desktop, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET Framework, c, c#, and VB code in MS Windows Server environment.

Benefits

Colonial Pipeline offers highly competitive benefits, including a commitment to employee growth and development.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the demands of the position.

Skills

Knowledge of SCADA systems, hardware configuration, system tuning, application development, and documentation is essential. Experience with Aveva’s Enterprise SCADA, Windows desktop, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET Framework, c, c#, and VB code in MS Windows Server environment is preferred.

Benefits

Colonial Pipeline offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Colonial Pipeline Company

Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.