Remote Plc Scada Automation Engineer Jobs in Oregon

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

As a SCADA Engineer, you will work as part of a growing SCADA team that is responsible for maintaining current SCADA infrastructure, integrating new SCADA infrastructure, and providing technical support to a large operating fleet of renewable energy projects throughout North America, Latin America, and Europe.

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for OEM hardware and software capabilities.
• Work closely with the Performance Analytics and Availability Engineering groups to validate system modifications/upgrades and maintain proper operation of the generation equipment (wind turbines, inverters, tracker controllers, data loggers, etc.).
• Support operating facilities and the Invenergy Control Center with upkeep/troubleshooting of field equipment.
• Employ analytical, conceptual, and creative thinking skills to troubleshoot/improve SCADA system reliability to drive overall business and systems performance.
• Lead technical resolutions/troubleshooting through discussions with OEM/integrators and other engineering functions.
• Work with other SCADA Engineers to integrate systems and provide telemetry to external entities.
• Validate current SCADA architecture and ensure all additions and modifications are scalable.
• Provide training/development support for engineers and site personnel.
• Mentor team members on new SCADA technologies, tools, processes, and standards.
• Drive contractual terms to best fit the needs of the organization and operational personnel.
• Identify pending renewable energy platforms and software versions that may resolve issues or pose new challenges.
• Identify the impact regulatory requirements will have on operating field devices/systems.

• 5-8 years of industry experience supporting renewable energy generation equipment
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

• Power Plant Controller (PPC) experience including design/support/testing and troubleshooting primarily on the SEL RTAC platform but also GE RX3i PACSystems, GPM, and Allen-Bradley.
  
• Solar specific experience supporting/troubleshooting:
  • Inverters (SMA, TMEIC, GE, Schneider Electric, Sungrow, Power Electronics, Kaco/Siemens)
  • Trackers (Nextracker, FTC, ATI)
  • HMI Platforms (GreenPowerMonitor, GE HDM, SEL RTAC, Inductive Automation Ignition, Isotrol Bluence)
    
• Energy Storage specific experience supporting/troubleshooting:
  • Power Conversion Systems (Fluence, SMA, Power Electronics, DynaPower, Parker, Sinexcel, Delta)
  • HMI Platforms (Fluence, Inductive Automation Ignition, Powin Kobold, SEL RTAC, Energport)
    
• Wind specific experience supporting/troubleshooting:
  • Control Systems (GE MarkVIe (ToolboxST, WorkstationST), Bachmann (Solution Center), Vestas, Siemens-Gamesa (WTC3)
  • HMI platforms (GE WindSCADA, Vestas VOB, SEL RTAC, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens-Gamesa WPS)
    
• General
  • Data Loggers / Switches (Moxa, Campbell Scientific, Red Lion, Hirschmann, Cisco)
  • Experience with industrial protocols (DNP3, Modbus, OPC, SEL FM)
  • Professional project management, team management, or leadership experience
  • Experience with developing training content and delivering to small-to-medium size audiences
  • Database Experience: MS SQL, PostgreSQL
  • Experience with industrial protocols (DNP3, Modbus, OPC, SEL FM)
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting device communication issues within a SCADA network, including diagnosing and resolving connectivity issues using tools such as Wireshark, optimizing network performance, and ensuring reliable data transmission

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The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.