PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing
• Walking
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping
• Pushing and Pulling
• Reaching, forward and overhead
• Climbing
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Lifting - employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related field
• 10+ years experience in software development in either SCADA, PLC, SQL Server, FactoryLink, Wonderware or any combination
• 5+ years experience in field installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting SCADA/PLC Systems
• Ability to perform repeatable tasks including but not limited to, AFHE system development, testing and evaluation, installation, and configuration
• Certification in Wonderware System Platform 2014, 2017 or 2020
• Certifications with Wonderware Intouch, OMI, Inteletrac or others
• Certifications and/or experience with other SCADA application software
• Certifications in other Aveva applications
• Certifications and/or experience in EcoStruxure Control Expert or RS Logix highly desired
• Certifications in Cisco Networking or equivalent
• Ability to conduct Windows Server setup, design and implementation
• SQL Server (TSQL, Management Studio) experience
• Must be able to travel between 25% to 50%
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to pass a NACLC security background investigation
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING:

• Ability to setup, configure and program Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradly, Schneider, ABB, GE FANUC Ect…)
• Experience with Dell or Stratus servers and HMIs and workstations
• Experience in Government Contracting desired
• Candidate must be a team player, as most tasks require a team effort to accomplish
• Must be quick learner and willing to learn where necessary to accomplish a goal
• Candidate must have strong written & verbal skills as most tasks require careful adherence to documentation standards, and group discussions require the candidate to express him/herself clearly, concisely, and with competence
• Must be able to obtain the following certifications within 6 months of hire

MAIN PURPOSE:

The Sr. System Analyst / Lead SCADA Engineer should possess the ability to troubleshoot SCADA system issues within multiple industries and have knowledge of application software functionality at the operating system level. Will have the ability to communicate with application support technicians on a technical level to solve issues and identify problems and implement corrections. Serve as a technical lead and mentor for less experienced engineers. Be able to direct the day-to-day activities of a team of engineers assigned. Experience with SCADA server stacks, redundancy configurations and field equipment communication protocols. Have excellent customer interface and support BD activities either on support calls or request for quotes. Possess strong business acumen to support growth within automation industry and new lines of business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify, analyze, and repair SCADA software issues within various lines of business and new customers
• Travel to site locations to install fixes, patches, and/or train site personnel where required
• Provide oversight of team in development of software for SCADA utilizing Wonderware System Platform or site specified SCADA system
• Support Management with priced proposals for new systems and upgrades
• Conduct site visits to determine technical requirements and possible solutions
• Be an in-house Subject Matter Expert for all things SCADA, Automation and Controls
• Meet with both clients and internal project teams to define applications and produce functional specification documents
• Able to proficiently read electrical schematics, fabrication drawings and P&ID’s
• Apply strong programming experience using Allen Bradley PLC’s ControlLogix, CompactLogix PLC and Schneider Electric Modicon EcoStruxure Control Expert collection of diagnostic and production programs
• Apply experience in HMI/SCADA development utilizing Intouch for System Platform. Configuring and designing the applications for Human Machine Interface
• Develop application programs to control automated equipment based upon specific electrical and mechanical system design as well as operational requirements
• Apply experience in scripting with Microsoft SQL, C#, Visual Basic, Lab View, .NET and others
• Troubleshoot with communication networks (Ethernet IP, Remote I/O)
• Conduct in-house preliminary testing and onsite testing and/or provide commissioning support of the system as installed at the customer’s facility
• Interact with mechanical engineering, control panel fabrication and electrical installation personnel
• Generate project specific documentation using standard company formats
• Participate in design reviews with customer and project teams
• Provide continuing support for finished projects
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; review professional publications; establish personal networks; participate in professional societies
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations
• Apply excellent communication skills as well as the desire and ability to work in a team environment
• Be able to provide on-call customer support as required when a support contract is in place
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor