Scada Engineer

Vestas

SCADA Technical Advisor

Mojave, CA

Job Summary:

Vestas American Wind Technology has an immediate opportunity for a Field SCADA Technician to support Vestas Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, including servers, fiber optics, ethernet communications, routers, switches, and data collection. The SCADA Technician provides primary hands on and remote support for maintenance of SCADA systems and cybersecurity technologies in support of SCADA staff and both internal and external customers. Field SCADA Technicians field complex questions and inquiries for areas of SCADA performance, behavior, and capability.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Daily SCADA focal point for the given Area receiving and actioning tasks from the AME plant team via the SCADA ticketing system.

• Support the SCADA staff with technical matters related to the SCADA systems, including responding to complex customer and vendor inquiries, troubleshooting efforts/projects and root-cause analysis.

• Provide training and direction to techs and site managers in the region on specific SCADA and reporting topics

• Provide local and remote support for SCADA equipment life cycle replacements

• Investigate and address with Turbine communications with the SCADA systems

• Support sites and SCADA staff in maintaining communication network to support SCADA operations.

• Implement changes to the daily operations of site hardware and software for SCADA systems

• Provide on call support for regional SCADA issues

• Other related tasks as directed

Qualifications:

Candidates must be willing to live within a commutable distance to the Pinyon Pines site located in Mojave, CA.

• Minimum of 2 years or equivalent experience in installation and maintenance of servers, networks and PLC's. HP Proliant experience a plus.

• Has working knowledge within Microsoft OS, Server and SQL including administrative functionalities.

• Innate knowledge of computer system components and operation (routing, Switching and Microsoft operating systems) as used in SCADA environment.

• Cisco experience a plus.

• Ability to work with key internal and external customers daily, manage expectations and influence customer satisfaction.

• Ability to answer complex technical questions, with some preparation, in a way that technical as well as non-technical audience can understand concepts.

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and execution excellence. Multi-tasking a must.

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal communication skills to manage internal/external customer relationships.

• Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Proven ability to achieve high level results through continuous improvement methodology.

• Goal-oriented individual who thrives on taking on responsibility and achieving results as part of a larger team.

• Ability to work under pressure in high stress situations

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great professional development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

• Attractive pay and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision

• Generous Paid Time Off policies

• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)

• Tuition assistance

Hourly Pay Range is $30.00-36.00