Systems Engineer - SCADA

Position Title: Systems Engineer

Duration: 12 Months W2 contract

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days per week in office, rest remote

Job Description

Responsible for the quality and availability of information obtained from the Gas System Operation Center s (GSOC) 7 X 24 Gas Management & Control System (GMACS) / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). They will display an existing understanding of or a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn Gas Operations in conjunction with real time technologies such as SCADA and Industrial Control Systems. In addition, they will respond to the daily reliability and security needs of system operations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures maximum reliability and uptime of the SCADA system, 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Installs, configures, and supports SCADA applications to provide the required level of functionality for Company operations.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of databases, historical and reporting systems associated with the primary and backup SCADA control centers.
• Maintains applications that support or are supported by the SCADA system.
• Investigates, analyses and corrects complex SCADA systems related problems
• Guides and provides technical leadership, support and training to members of the support staff.
• Keep abreast of technology, industry and business trends to ensure that appropriate technologies are being considered in the planning process that meet departmental and organizational requirements.
• Maintain and apply working knowledge of Client Standards for Business Controls and Security and meet management's expectations for effective internal business controls, physical and cyber security.
• Designing SCADA HMI to improve usability including line displays, tabular reporting including display updating and troubleshooting.

Required Skills:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 6 years experience, or the combined equivalent in education and experience.
• Must possess the ability to read mechanical one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or other drafting software.
• Understanding of dimensional, hierarchical, and relational data modeling
• A working understanding of Linux.
• Understanding of Cybersecurity awareness and governance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Must have effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong planning and organizing skills, must be adaptable and be results-oriented.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Desirable:

• Experience in SCADA systems design and analysis.
• Knowledge in Gas Pipeline Systems engineering
• Agile delivery strategies and processes, Lean Six Sigma concepts or certifications
• Experience in Operation Technology (OT) networks
• Basic knowledge of computer programming (C/C , Python, XML, bash and shell scripting)
• Knowledge of one or more SQL variant, such as MySQL, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL.