Title:
Scada Administrator
Client: Con Ed
Rate: 70/hr C2C
Visa: USC, GC
A leading utility provider located in New York, NY is looking for a SCADA Administrator for a 12+ month contract. This is a hybrid role (2-3 days onsite), and local travel within NYC and Westchester (up to 20%) may be required.
Position Overview:
This role involves configuring and troubleshooting SCADA systems to ensure their availability, reliability, and security. The position includes a combination of office-based work and fieldwork at industrial facilities. Responsibilities include working closely with client teams and third-party vendors to execute project goals and meet SCADA program's deployment and quality goals.
Responsibilities:
- Follow documented processes for SCADA system configuration.
- When applicable, propose process improvements for SCADA systems programming and delivery.
- Configure and troubleshoot SCADA components, including industrial LTE routers and low-voltage Real-Time Automation Controllers.
- Work in partnership with client engineering teams to set up and program communication paths for SCADA equipment, ensuring secure and efficient data flow.
- Perform data analysis and root-cause evaluations to identify and resolve SCADA software components errors.
- Update and maintain system databases and spreadsheets to track SCADA data and generate reports.
- Collaborate with vendors, procurement teams, and project manager to help manage equipment inventory and acquisition.
- Provide detailed progress updates and assist in tracking project costs using client's inventory management tools.
- Ensure all SCADA deployments meet quality standards and cybersecurity standards.
Mandatory
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, IT, or a related field.
- Minimum 3+ years of professional experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on problem-solving and teamwork
Desirable
Skills:
- Additional working knowledge of SQL or MySQL.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript.
- Familiarity with MS Visio.
- Hands-on experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, low-voltage Real-Time Automation Controllers and Digi LTE Routers.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools like Power
BI or Tableau.
- Some experience with SCADA systems in industries such as energy, water, or gas.
- Working knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., Distributed Network Protocol, TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-485) and SCADA communication standards.