SCADA Operations & Maintenance Engineer

Univers; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Univers is a forward-thinking energy decarbonization company delivering real-time energy data and data-driven carbon monitoring. We seek a SCADA Operations & Maintenance Engineer to monitor and maintain our SCADA system, providing remote and onsite support and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust operations.

The role requires expertise in SCADA architectures, networking, and power-industry protocols, with opportunities to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS, Automation, or Electronic Engineering.
• Strong command of TCP/IP, network security, and packet capture/analysis.
• Familiarity with IEC104, Modbus, OPC, IEC61850, and related testing software.
• Proficiency in SCADA database maintenance and data acquisition tools.
• Experience with Linux systems and MySQL databases.
• Ability to write Python or Bash scripts to automate tasks.
• Experience with SCADA software in the power industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SCADA system operation to ensure stable performance.
• Regularly inspect and maintain SCADA hardware and software.
• Respond to and resolve technical issues within the SCADA system; troubleshoot and repair.
• Configure and optimize the SCADA system to improve performance and reliability.
• Participate in SCADA upgrade and expansion projects from requirements to implementation.
• Write and update system operation documentation to standardize processes.
• Collaborate with development teams on custom SCADA projects.
• Monitor network security to protect the SCADA system.
• Provide operation reports and improvement recommendations to management.
• Travel to client sites to provide technical support as needed.

Skills

SCADA architecture

TCP/IP networking

IEC104

Modbus

OPC UA/IEC61850

Linux

Python

MySQL

Scripting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Automation / Electronic Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

The Company:

Univers provides the world’s most comprehensive decarbonization system. We help companies and countries optimize energy systems and reduce carbon emissions with accurate, reliable, and actionable decarbonization data. Our EnOS platform connects on-the-ground operational technology and in-the-cloud intelligence to deliver real-time energy data and data-driven carbon monitoring, reporting, and abatement. With 220 million devices connected, over 560GW of renewable energy under management, and a community of over 500 customers including Microsoft, Starbucks, and HSBC, we’re helping leading businesses get the world to net zero and what comes after it. The challenge is immense, but so are the rewards. Join our team and help move the planet towards sustainability. For more information, please visit https://univers.com

Job Title:

SCADA Operations & Maintenance Engineer

Department:

Operation & Maintenance

Location:

U.K.

Job Overview:

As a SCADA Operations & Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the company’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, providing remote support and onsite support to ensure its efficient and stable operation. You will collaborate with cross-departmental teams to support the company’s SCADA needs through your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitor the operation of the SCADA system to ensure stable performance.
2. Regularly inspect and maintain SCADA hardware and software, including servers, workstations, and network devices.
3. Respond to and resolve technical issues within the SCADA system, including troubleshooting and repairs.
4. Configure and optimize the SCADA system to enhance performance and reliability.
5. Participate in SCADA system upgrade and expansion projects, including requirements analysis, design, and implementation.
6. Write and update system operation documentation to standardize maintenance processes.
7. Collaborate with the development team on custom development projects to meet specific business needs.
8. Monitor network security to ensure the security of the SCADA system.
9. Provide system operation reports and improvement recommendations to management.
10. Travel to the client’s site in the project destination country to provide technical support based on business needs.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Automation, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.

Skills:

• Familiarity with SCADA system architecture and principles.
• Strong network knowledge, including TCP/IP protocols, network security and network package capture/analysis.
• Familiarity with common communication protocols in the power industry (IEC104, Modbus, OPC, IEC61850, etc.) and related testing software.
• Proficiency in SCADA database maintenance and data acquisition tools.
• Skilled in using Linux systems and MySQL databases.
• Ability to use scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automating tasks.
• Experience with SCADA software for power industry.

Personal Qualities:

• Proficient in English for work-related communication.
• Mandarin reading and speaking is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong sense of responsibility, and good team spirit.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet urgent demands.

Univers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.