EDGE Computing SCADA Engineer

Description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy. We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.   RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.   Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.   The Position The Digital Solutions business is blazing a trail to reimagine the renewable energy space by delivering new and innovative solutions that are built on a solid foundation of data and analytics.  Our clients will be able to optimise their assets, drive efficiency and gather new insights with their ability to confidently make data-driven decisions.   The Edge software product line was developed by the business unit to enhance the output of renewable energy assets. It consists of software deployed to an industrial computer located at the site (i.e., edge box) and communicates with the control systems of the assets to achieve its objectives.   Upon contract finalization, the Product Delivery Team spearheads the project's hardware procurement, software configuration and deployment, and ensures ongoing support.   Reporting to the Senior Manager – Product Delivery, you will have responsibility for configuring and deploying the Edge software into operating wind and solar farms. In this role, you will coordinate with Site Technicians to have the hardware installed and operating, and with OT Engineers to configure the network for remote communications. You will use the available cloud-based human-machine interface (HMI) to configure the software according to the project requirements and deploy it to the edge box. You will have responsibility for numerous projects that may be in different stages of their life cycle and may be across different product lines.   Key Accountabilities

• Manage and lead technical discussions with internal and external IT/OT specialists to agree networking and cyber security design for edge box installations
• Manage completion of product onboarding and site-specific documentation (networking, IP addresses, site topology)
• Manage procurement of edge box hardware and logistics
• Deploy operating system, product software and site-specific configuration onto edge boxes
• Provide remote support to field technicians, OT Engineers, and Site Management staff during edge box site deployment. May require occasional site visits for edge box deployment. Create and execute/coordinate comprehensive Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) to verify system functionality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and on-site integration
• Participate in technical discussions to help develop the tools and processes for efficient product deployment
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and maintain best practices
• Monitor and maintain the software and hardware of the existing customer deployments

Knowledge

• Familiarity with Operational Technology (OT) networks and cybersecurity industry practices
• Familiarity with IT systems, computer hardware and operating systems such as Linux
• Familiarity with SCADA systems
• Familiarity with Wind Turbine and/or Solar Inverter Controller networks desirable
• Familiarity with industrial automation principles and communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, etc.) is desirable
• Knowledge of how wind and solar farms operate desirable

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the abilities
• Strong appetite for learning new skills
• Ability to drive development of processes and frameworks in an agile environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in configuring, deploying IT equipment for industrial applications
• Proven track record in deploying and troubleshooting controls software in operational environments
• Experience of working remotely without close supervision
• Experience with SCADA systems deployment, HMI development tools, and edge computing technologies is advantageous
• Experience in working with GitHub desirable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent qualifications

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people. #LI-LS1

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