Senior SCADA Manager
Senior SCADA Manager
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Job Description
Role Overview
Apex is seeking a Senior SCADA Manager to join the Asset Management team that will be the lead for new project SCADA system architecture and deployment from construction planning through testing & commissioning of the plant. This position will also provide technical support for operating wind solar and battery storage facilities. This position will support field operations remotely troubleshooting electrical infrastructure and generating equipment. This position requires working handson with relays meters and wind and solar SCADA systems. The candidate will oversee substation commissioning activities as well as coordinate plant power control testing to meet regulatory compliance.
The right candidate will be a handson hardworking team player who can jump in and support projects with a variety of issues. The position requires excellent communication skills as well as strong problemsolving capability in a multidisciplinary technical role. A passion for renewable energy is needed to succeed in this role.
Hours/Type: Full Time Exempt
Department: Asset Management
Travel: 25
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide subject matter expertise on SCADA and protection relay and control systems for projects in all stages of design construction testing and operation.
- Provide technical support guidance and coordinate engineering activities to Field Operations Remote Operations and Asset Management teams for operating projects.
- Manage supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and electrical engineering support for operating clean energy projects.
- Provide project management for major reliability initiatives projects and systems integrations.
- Ensure reliable physical assets and operating systems for an operating fleet of clean energy projects.
- Manage process development methods and continuous improvement activities.
- Manage and execute the engineering requirements for NERC and ISO compliance.
- Perform troubleshooting and programming of RTUs RTAC relays and other PRC systems and components and develop diagnostic tools and models for electrical infrastructure and assets.
- Develop control systems and tools for clean energy projects and RemoteOperations Control Center
- Interface with engineers from transmission owner power purchasers and regulatory bodies
- Evaluate and coordinate RCAs and corrective actions for trip and fault events and from OEMs
- Mentoring of team members for skills and personal development
- Transition technical needs from Construction to Operations for projects approaching operation and incorporate lessons learned into new construction projects
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Success Profile
To succeed as a Senior SCADA Manager at Apex Clean Energy youll need to excel within the following criteria:
- Masters degree preferred Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar
- Minimum 8 years experience in electrical engineering SCADA systems or related industry or function
- Experience with relay control protection metering and electrical components systems and analytics
- Experience with plant power controls systems for renewable energy plants
- Experience testing and troubleshooting device communication issues within the SCADA network
- Experience programming of SEL RTACs and SEL relays
- Experience with industrial protocols (DNP3 Modbus OPC MQTT SEL)
- Experience managing electrical engineering and operational technology (OT) needs
- Experience performing and managing the commissioning and maintenance of substations preferred
- Excellent project management process development and root cause analysis skills required
- Excellent communication engineering and organizational skills required
- Ability to work closely with crossfunctional teams of internal and external experts
- Ability to project a positive image of the company and cultivate and maintain positive relationships
- Ability to travel 25
- Ability to work in Charlottesville Virginia. Remote work may be considered for the ideal candidate.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with setting up databases: MySQL Microsoft SQL
- Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (perspective)
- Experience with configuring or troubleshooting OT equipment (firewalls / switches)
- Experience programming PLCs (Schneider Electric / Allen Bradley)
- Experience designing and programing operating systems historians and applications
At Apex Clean Energy we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!
If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join us in accelerating the shift to clean energy we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our teams review!
Additional Information :
Work Environment:
Works primarily traditional office hours in remote office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.
How Youll Grow
At Apex Clean Energy our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entrylevel employees to senior leaders we believe theres always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to handson experience in the dynamic fastpaced renewable energy industry. From onthejob learning experiences to a robust multiweek onboarding experience to formal development programs our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
What Apex Can Offer You
At Apex Clean Energy we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad bestinclass range of benefits.
- A missiondriven energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
- A respect for and celebration of individuality differences and uniqueness
- Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
- Ongoing support and guidance such as onthejob learning handson experience and mentorship
- Training strategies and tools to support your personal and professional growth
- Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
- Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
- Base and bonus commensurate with experience
- Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
- Benefits Offered: comprehensive highdeductible health plans dental and vision insurance plans shortterm and longterm disability group life insurance 401(k) corporate matching flexible spending arrangements company paid parking and cell phone fitness and wellness corporate discounts
At this time Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Apex Clean Energy Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
