SCADA Engineer

FirstPro is now accepting resumes for a SCADA Engineer position based in Waltham, MA. This role will focus on researching, installing and configuring data interfaces from plant instrumentation and control systems to SCADA systems. This is a contract to permanent hire role that must be worked onsite in Lowell, MA.

ResponsibilitiesResearch, install, and configure data interfaces from plant instrumentation and control systems to SCADA systems.Provide plant operations and performance engineers with reliable data and graphic representations of plant systems for evaluating key plant performance indicators.Introduce new instrumentation interface technologies to plant management to assist in performance improvement methods and techniques.Maintain knowledge of current networking and instrumentation interface technologies.Maintain required security on critical computer systems and networked devices installed and used in the plants.Support asset management functions by providing appropriate, timely data to asset management and operators.Knowledge of NERC CIP requirements pertaining to critical cyber assets and operational technology (OT).Develop departmental standards and management of internal/external project compliance to standards to ensure optimum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, safety, and security.Protect plant critical cyber assets from unauthorized access.Successful disaster recovery techniques.Higher availability of critical data to marketers, operators, plant engineers, and marketers.Successful integration of plant instrumentation to data acquisition systems.Verify/Oversee that contractor work is performed safely, on time, with the agreed.Work closely with Process Safety, Operations, Key Stakeholders, and Contractors to ensure maximum efficiency in developing the asset project plan.

RequirementsBachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.3 years + of process plant experience or other appropriate experience.5 years + of instrumentation and control systems experience.Experienced with ladder, statement, and function block programming languages.Required industrial network experience and detailed knowledge of secure configuration fundamentals for industrial and safety systems.Good project management skills, including management of risk for the delivery of projects to scope, time, and cost.