Network Control SCADA/EMS Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Network Control Engineer in Malaysia to manage SCADA EMS/GMS Projects. The role involves configuring SCADA systems, supporting engineers, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have 2 to 5 years of experience in a control center environment. This opportunity offers competitive benefits to support well-being and personal development.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored medical plan

Employer provident fund (EPF)

Group Term Life insurance

Hospitalization Insurance

Leave programs

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years SCADA, EMS/DMS/GM, and Control Centre environment experience for utilities.
• Knowledge of key industry protocols like IEC 60870, DNP3, and ICCP.
• Proficient in English capable of collaborating with teams across APAC, Sweden, and the USA.

Responsibilities

• Configure Network Manager SCADA Database, HMI and displays.
• Manage historical archiving and create reports.
• Engage with clients and consultants to track design approvals and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

SCADA

EMS

DMS

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, computer science or IT

Master’s in Power Systems Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Cybersecurity knowledge

Virtualization technologies

Job description

Overview

Description

The opportunity: We are looking for a dynamic Network Control Engineer with high technical acumen passionate about working on SCADA EMS/GMS Projects in a power utility environment. Exciting opportunity in learning and delivering SCADA Power Network Management technology for a major power generation utility with state-of-the-art control center infrastructure.

Great opportunity to become a part of a great organization where our leaders inspire engagement, diversity & inclusion, and trust by connecting our people to four fundamental pillars – connecting people to our purpose, our people, our potential, and our performance.

Responsibilities

• You will be working closely with Project Technical Lead to configure Network Manager SCADA Database, HMI and displays. Maintain the SCADA and Front-End System, manage historical archiving and create reports.

• You will be involved in SCADA Applications Management & Testing, overseeing various SCADA applications including alarms/events, SOE, trends and operator notes. Support EMS/DMS Engineers in application tuning, supervise IT hardware installations, and test applications throughout the project lifecycle.

• You will handle backup and imaging for services and workstations, ensure patch management, support system site acceptance testing (SAT) and coordinate customer training and workshops.

• You will engage with clients and consultants to track design approvals, troubleshoot issues, and offer solutions. Work collaboratively with teams across multiple business units and locations.

• You will demonstrate strong people skills to effectively engage with international customers and suppliers in the role of SCADA/EMS/DMS System Engineer.

• Living Hitachi Group Code of Ethics and Business Conduct where integrity, together with Safety and Quality, constitutes our license to operate. Taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, computer science or IT. A Master’s in Power Systems Engineering is an advantage.

• 2 to 5 years SCADA, EMS/DMS/GM, and Control Centre environment experience for utilities.

• Knowledge of SCADA, IT Systems (Virtualization, databases, networking, cybersecurity), front-end configuration and key industry protocols like IEC 60870, DNP3, and ICCP. Exposure to cyber security and IT infrastructure.

• Experience in configuration, tuning, testing and maintenance of SCADA Systems from various OEMs (Hitachi Energy, ABB, Siemens, GE, Schneider, etc.).

• Proficiency in MS Office tools, willingness to travel, work across multiple time zones, and engage effectively with customers and teams. Strong problem-solving and presentation skills.

• Proficient in English capable of collaborating with teams across APAC, Sweden and the USA.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Employer-sponsored medical plan (inc. dental care)

• Employer provident fund (EPF) – employer and employee

• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance

• Hospitalization Insurance

• Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, Hospitalization leave, Exam leave etc.)

Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

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