SCADA Engineer

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SCADA Engineer Position OverviewThe SCADA engineer in Siemens Gamesa is responsible for SCADA installation, maintenance, network architecture design and sub-system support as part of the Technology Services team. The SCADA networks are used for controlling, operating and monitoring wind energy power plants. A successful candidate has the ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual engineer and team member in front of both internal and external customers and may be exposed to challenging areas of customer interface and sales strategies.

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

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SCADA Engineer Position Overview

The SCADA engineer in Siemens Gamesa is responsible for SCADA installation, maintenance, network architecture design and sub-system support as part of the Technology Services team.  The SCADA networks are used for controlling, operating and monitoring wind energy power plants.  A successful candidate has the ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual engineer and team member in front of both internal and external customers and may be exposed to challenging areas of customer interface and sales strategies.

How to contribute to our vision

Maintenance & Support

• Maintain and support the SCADA Systems in North America region.

• Maintain response and resolution time for SCADA issues according to KPI provided.

• Periodic checkup, track & coordinate with wind farm /Site operation /customer to do proactive maintenance of the SCADA & its sub-system.  

• Assist other SCADA team members, Engineering & field personnel in root cause analysis and troubleshooting SCADA & its sub-system. 

• Handling, configuration and troubleshooting of the wind farm networks, which includes but is not limited to the wind farm fiber-optic and Ethernet networks, switches, radios (WAN and LAN)

• Prepare & maintain technical documentation related to SCADA both for internal (SCADA team, Operation) and for external (customers)

Customer Support

• Should be able/willing to handle customer calls /support directly.

• Support MOD/Grid regulation testing with customers

Installation & Test

• Limited travel to wind farms for installation /upgrade of SCADA & its sub systems

• Conduct /Perform Factory acceptance test & Site acceptance test for SCADA

What You Need To Make a Difference

A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for…

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s or associate degree in computer /Electrical /Electronics/ Communication related field of study mandatory

• Must be familiar & possess work experience with any industrial standard SCADA systems (preferable in wind power industry)

• Strong working knowledge of Database systems – like SQL ,

• Worked /has experience in using Virtual systems like Hyper V , VMware etc

• Knowledge of NERC /CIP/Cyber security for power plants, preferably renewables (Wind)

• Must be familiar & worked with industrial standards protocols – MODBUS, DNP, IEC, OPC

• Networking experience with certification or equivalent working experience – Routers (CISCO) , firewalls ( Palo Alto , CISCO ASA )  

• Strong Windows Server knowledge (any Microsoft cert preferable)

• Basic knowledge about power systems and regulation standards

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Working knowledge of instrumentation related to SCADA/Control systems

• Programming languages – C ,C++ , CITECT etc

• Wind farm / Energy SCADA experience

In return of your commitment we offer you…

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organisation
• Rewards
• Profit Sharing Program (PPR)
• Health care
• Dental care
• Life Insurance
• Meal: restaurant or meal card depending on the modality and place of work
• Private Pension
• Parking/Chartered Vehicle/Transportation Voucher (depending on the location)
• Gym pass
• Daycare assistance for mother employees
• Medical support with medical and nursing staff, and other specialties
• Agreement with pharmacies in the main Brazilian cities
• Social service assistance
• Extended maternity/paternity leave

Please submit your CV in English

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organisation. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more

Empowering our people

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Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our  family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.