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Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Systems Engineer for a contract position in Bridgewater, NJ. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Position Summary:
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.Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred:
- 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 variants, such as MySQL, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL.
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