SCADA Specialist III

Career Opportunity

SCADA Specialist III

Location: Hybrid remote within service area states: DE, MD, OH, PA, VA, NC, GA or FL

What makes us great:

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Your role in our success:

The SCADA Specialist III will design, build, and maintain required specialized systems that are regulated by PHMSA to help monitor and control operations and processes of the Company pipeline system(s) independently. This shall include all Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) assets located in the primary control room, backup control room, compressor stations, LNG plants, and throughout the pipeline and distribution system(s) at various sites. This role will focus on high-complexity SCADA projects to include integrating another system (LNG, Compressor Station, RNG Station, etc) and are required to be subject-matter experts for such integration looking at the part as a function of the whole. The SCADA Specialist III tasks include reviewing engineering design plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams including project management, construction, system control operations, and field operations while also ensuring project progression.

What you'll be working on:

• Maintains and deploys SCADA systems and develop/update SCADA Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens in accordance with Control Room Management Plan and PHMSA/API requirements
• Maintains and deploys computers and servers while overseeing the entire SCADA System(s) infrastructure
• Maintains and deploys network devices; troubleshoots and updates device Operating System and/or CISCO configurations to maintain compliance and uphold cyber security practices
• Evaluates releases of all software utilized through the SCADA System(s), add drivers to talk to specific Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), manages software version and updates as needed, especially to maintain or improve cyber security posture keeping OT and IT separate and secure
• Reads PFDs (Piping Flow Diagrams), P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and network flow diagrams for SCADA architecture
• Troubleshoots Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Modbus, Open Platform Communications (OPC), and network communication to ensure field data flows through communication tunnels within the SCADA network
• Programming and scripting logic that controls and monitors industrial processes at field sites across all service territories
• Develops, writes, and maintains all Standard Operating Procedures, related to SCADA operations
• Provides recommendations to leadership on upgrades or replacement of various hardware or other infrastructure to improve the system reliability of the SCADA System(s) to include replacements for end of life devices
• Data analysis of an event or process to help identify and make (automation) suggestions to resolve and prevent future issues
• SCADA subject-matter expert when addressing operational procedures for emergencies or other serious events; troubleshoot and test proposed solutions as needed
• Occasionally performs initial program load for a new RTU or other operations support task as needed
• Lead SCADA resource regarding change controls that may have an impact to the SCADA network; work with applicable BIS team members to test and rollout changes once approved
• Assists with department process enhancements and development of department training needs.

Who you are:

• Associate's Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• Seven (7) years' experience in any of the following: Automation Engineering, Process Control Programming Languages, SCADA Systems and HMI Development, Networking and Configuration
• Standard driver's license
• Two (2) software-specific certification/training such as SCADA, Kepware, AES/ACM, Talon, FlowCal, etc.; 1 software-specific training along with one (1) cyber-security certification/training is acceptable
• PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, SCADA (Control Systems), Telemetry Data (Real-time and Historical), Networking, OT, ICS, SCADA Cybersecurity, Cisco configuration and commands, Active Directory and Windows OS, Programming and Scripting logic, Processes to obtain data in Real-time from remote devices in order to control equipment and condition of field assets
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, strong problem solving skills with a focus on efficiencies and finding new solutions, highly technical role
• Ability to work with diverse teams including operations and IT

What's in it for you?

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com