SCADA Engineer

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of positionCurrently we are looking for a SCADA Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our SCADA Engineer, you will take ownership of SCADA operation and function, ensuring smooth integration between sites, grid operators, and central monitoring office.

Main responsibilities 

Support during the Structuring and Execution phase

• Specify the minimum requirements and specifications related to the SCADA system and communication network
• Conduct due diligence investigation on relevant technologies to ensure risks and opportunities are identified during the design phase
• Identify all communication interfaces, IP lists, and protocols for the project and utility interfaces
• Involved in SCADA hardware design reviews, technology selection, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning
• Implement signals, analogues, alarm updates, and general configuration
• Ensure correct implementation of the design
• Grid Code Support - signal point to point testing and SCADA functionality testing for plants in construction and operations

Support during the Operations phase

• Ensure correct implementation of the design and effective handover of SCADA, Communication designs, and documentation at TTO
• Implement configurations and commissioning of SCADA equipment for plants in operation
• Ensure SCADA hardware availability by troubleshooting and resolving SCADA and communication network issues and implement the latest updates
• Implement technologies to continuously monitor communication devices and all critical secondary plant equipment
• Update SCADA and communication as-built drawings to ensure alignment between site implementation and drawings
• Implement signals, analogues, alarm updates and general configuration
• Provide EPC with lessons learnt for future projects
• Ensure the needed Cyber security requirements are aligned with the company requirements

Qualifications and competencies 

• B.Tech/B. Eng in Electrical Engineering
• MCSE, N+, CCNA or relevant IT qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience within the areas of Information Technology, Information Technology Systems or Industrial Electronics and Automation systems
• Experience with implementing and running of SCADA
• Sound ability to interpret technical diagram and drawings
• Experience with reading and understanding technical diagrams and drawings
• Extensive work experience in the power generation and/or distribution environment
• Sound IT and network knowledge
• IT Infrastructure or operations management experience
• Networking including IP and other protocols (DNP3, Modbus, Serial, IEC61850)

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

For the particular role we also expect

• Must be able to work in an open plan environment
• Must be able to work extended hours
• Must be able to work on site in various conditions
• Travelling for certain periods (commissioning) may result in extended time on site (1 to 2 weeks)
• Business mindset and understanding
• Valid driver’s license

We offerScatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. 

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.