at RWE Renewables America, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt
The SCADA Automation Engineer will be key in the design, maintenance and improvements of our monarch generation management system. You will be implementing project-specific requirements, services and functionalities required by the plants, determine the most suitable SCADA concept for interconnection, and ensure the control system meets the requirements of our operational teams.
The SCADA Operations team within RWE Clean Energy ensures the daily operations of our plant systems for battery energy storage, solar and wind projects of RWE Clean Energy and its customers are operating with the highest quality for the entire life cycle - from the development phase to operation. This position executes on the design, support and integration of our projects in our GMS system within RWE Clean Energy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports commissioning and operations of power generation assets and substations
Supports and maintains substation RTU configurations (SEL RTAC)
Supports and maintains power plant control systems and substation automation
Configures various SCADA system elements
Provides high levels of customer support to the 24x7 dispatch desk
Provides off-hour support for emergencies and major system events affecting capability to run generation assets
Demonstrates capability to design industrial control networks
Provides off-hour support (rotational) for emergencies and major system events affecting capability to run generation assets
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics or related concentration
Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification preferred
Experience:
Minimum 2years of professional experience in control field operations
Minimum 2years of professional experience applicable to electric power generation, generation management, and automatic generation control
Experience with OPC data transfer from site to other internal systems
Experience with ICCP data transfer, SFTP data transfer, and XML data transfer
Experience with SCADA HMIs
Experience with SQL databases and reporting systems
Experience with regulation and compliance requirements and processes
Experience with PLC and logic control of utility systems
Experience with protection, metering, and substation equipment
Experience with basic OT systems such as remote desktop, VPN, windows server
Experience with Battery Controls systems preferred
Experience with Power Plant Controller preferred
Job Skills & Competencies:
Passion and motivated to work in the renewables industry
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
Strong documentation and technical writing skills
Ability to multitask, while working in a team environment and working independently
Detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to work within tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign ro re-assign duties to this job at any time.
Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York city is $76,000 - $114,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the... For full info follow application link.
