Applications Engineer (SCADA)

No C2C // No Sponsorship

Our client is looking for an Applications Engineer who would be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of gas management/control systems (HMI/SCADA and others) to enable safe monitoring and control of company transmission and distribution systems. Does this sound interesting and would you like to be a part of company providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities they serve? Then please apply! We value diversity in the workplace and encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply. Thank you!

Location: Portland, OR Area / Hybrid-2 days in the office

Type: Perm

Day to Day:

• Provides application development, configuration and maintenance of the main SCADA application (IFIX), J5 application suite, alarm management applications, as well as its associated data polling applications and interfaces with field remote terminal units (RTUs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Designs and programs custom .Net applications, HMI screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, and system interfaces.
• Maintains SCADA system data access and configuration tools.
• Troubleshoots problems and provides support to gas controllers with system issues.
• Works with various departments in IT and operations to support design and commissioning of telemetry sites.
• Develops and maintains system documentation including process maps, data flows, infrastructure diagrams, as well as installation and configuration procedures.
• Provides on-call (24-hour) systems support, on a rotating basis, with other Gas Management Systems team members.
• Supports Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

Day to Day:

• Provides application development, configuration and maintenance of the main SCADA application (IFIX), J5 application suite, alarm management applications, as well as its associated data polling applications and interfaces with field remote terminal units (RTUs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Designs and programs custom .Net applications, HMI screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, and system interfaces.
• Maintains SCADA system data access and configuration tools.
• Troubleshoots problems and provides support to gas controllers with system issues.
• Works with various departments in IT and operations to support design and commissioning of telemetry sites.
• Develops and maintains system documentation including process maps, data flows, infrastructure diagrams, as well as installation and configuration procedures.
• Provides on-call (24-hour) systems support, on a rotating basis, with other Gas Management Systems team members.
• Supports Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or equivalent combination of related education/experience.
• 3 years’ experience as a system analyst or controls system developer. 5 years’ experience for a level 3 position.
• Experience in designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and commissioning applications and demonstrated problem solving skills using IT systems.
• Experience with SQL server.
• Proficiency with Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Version Control Software (GIT, VSS, Subversion, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to be decisive with strong reasoning, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex problems and issues in a concise manner to many different audiences (customers, peers and upper management).
• Adept communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and effectiveness working independently and on small teams in a fast- paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• ITIL Foundations certified or must successfully complete within 90 days of hire date.

Preferred:

• Experience in supporting or working in control room environment.
• Experience with Alarm Management.
• Experience in computer programming, scripting and application development.
• Experience with Eclipse and BIRT.
• Experience reading Schematics and P&ID.
• Experience in architecting and developing solutions utilizing VB, C#, .Net, python, and SQL.
• Change management and control systems security experience.
• Knowledge of Natural Gas business.

• Salary Range - $86,500.00 - $123,250.00 (Level 2) or $96,000.00 - $136,800.00 (Level 3) per year, depending on qualifications