CRITICAL FACILITIES ENGINEER - CONTROLS SME

Skybox Critical Operations; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Immediate vesting

Health and wellness program

Generous time off policy

Job summary

Skybox Critical Operations is seeking a highly experienced Lead SCADA & Controls Engineer to own the design, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our industrial controls platform across mission-critical data center facilities. You will oversee field devices, PLCs, Ignition Gateway, databases, networking, and operator interfaces.

This role demands deep systems knowledge across PLCs, SCADA, networking, SQL/Historians, and cybersecurity for OT, with hands-on ability to

Qualifications

• Experience with mission-critical facilities or data centers preferred.
• Experience with BMS and EPMS systems.
• Delta Controls experience helpful.
• Experience with power monitoring systems and OEM equipment from major vendors.
• Cybersecurity practices for OT are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Ignition Gateways.
• Develop and support Vision and Perspective applications.
• Configure OPC-UA connections and security.
• Manage Tag Providers and Tag History.
• Create reports and dashboards for operators.
• Develop gateway scripts using Python/Jython.
• Provide Tier III controls support and after-hours troubleshooting.

Skills

SCADA

Ignition Gateway

Vision

Perspective

Gateway scripting

Tag History

Alarm Pipelines

Reporting

EAM

Redundancy

OPC-UA

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

UDTs

AOIs

Structured programming

Online troubleshooting

VMware

Hyper-V

Wireshark

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Critical Facilities Engineer - Controls SME

REPORTS TO: Chief Engineer

ABOUT SKYBOX CRITICAL OPERATIONS:

Are you driven by a passion for cutting-edge technology and the thrill of working in a dynamic, high-growth environment? At Skybox Critical Operations, we're powering the future of innovation using cutting-edge technologies in the data center space. We're a team of dedicated experts who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what's possible in critical infrastructure, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join us on this journey.
At Skybox, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of collaboration, where every voice is valued, and every contribution is celebrated. We're committed to providing our employees with the tools, resources, and support they need to excel, both personally and professionally. This includes a comprehensive benefits package with generous 401k matching and immediate vesting, exciting opportunities for career growth, a robust health and wellness program, and a competitive time off policy. We also believe in giving back to our communities and fostering a fun and engaging work environment through employee events and social activities.
JOIN OUR MISSION:
As we continue to expand our operations, we're searching for a skilled Critical Facilities Engineer- Control SME to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead SCADA & Controls Engineer to own the design, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our industrial controls platform across mission-critical data center facilities.

This position is responsible for the complete controls technology stack—from field devices and PLC hardware to the Ignition SCADA platform, databases, networking, and operator interfaces. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable troubleshooting a communications issue on a managed switch, modifying PLC logic, configuring an Ignition Gateway, or training operations personnel.

This is not a traditional PLC programming position. We are looking for a systems engineer who understands how all components of a modern industrial controls system work together.

Primary Responsibilities

Configure and maintain Ignition Gateways Develop and support Vision and Perspective applications Configure OPC-UA device connections Manage Tag Providers and Tag History Configure Alarm Pipelines and notification systems Create reports and dashboards Develop Gateway scripting using Python/Jython Manage user authentication, roles, and security Configure redundancy and disaster recovery Perform Gateway backups, restores, and system upgrades Monitor system health and optimize performance

PLC & Industrial Controls

Develop and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs Create and maintain structured PLC code using UDTs and AOIs Configure Ethernet/IP communications Integrate Modbus TCP and BACnet devices Perform online troubleshooting and commissioning Review and validate Sequence of Operations Support commissioning and functional testing

Controls Infrastructure &

Design and maintain industrial network architecture Configure managed Ethernet switches Troubleshoot VLAN, RSTP, multicast, and network communication issues Support OPC-UA communications Coordinate server deployments and virtualization Maintain system documentation and network diagrams

Database & Historian Systems

• Develop SQL queries
• Create Named Queries
• Support SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases Troubleshoot historian performance Optimize reporting and data collection
• System Architecture
• Design scalable controls architectures
• Develop control standards
• Review vendor submittals
• Participate in equipment selection
• Review control panel designs
• Develop commissioning strategies
• Support disaster recovery planning
• Ensure cybersecurity best practices are followed

Operations Support

• Provide Tier III controls support
• Troubleshoot critical facility control issues Develop operating procedures Train operations personnel Support after-hours troubleshooting during major events when required

Preferred Qualifications

Mission-critical facility or data center experience Experience with BMS and EPMS systems Delta Controls experience Experience with power monitoring systems Experience with Schneider, Eaton, Vertiv, ABB, or Siemens equipment VMware or Hyper-V administration Microsoft Windows Server administration Fiber optic networking experience Cybersecurity experience for Operational Technology (OT)

Desired Technical Skills

• SCADA
• Ignition Gateway
• Vision
• Perspective
• Gateway scripting
• Tag History
• Alarm Pipelines
• Reporting
• EAM
• Redundancy
• OPC-UA

PLC & Automation

• Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
• ControlLogix
• CompactLogix
• UDTs
• AOIs
• Structured programming
• Online troubleshooting

Networking

• Ethernet/IP
• BACnet/IP
• Modbus TCP
• VLANs
• Managed switches
• RSTP
• DHCP
• DNS
• NTP
• VPN
• Wireshark

Databases

• Microsoft SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• SQL query development
• Stored Procedures
• Historian databases

Join Skybox Critical Operations and help us build the foundation for tomorrow's technology!

SKYBOX IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every individual. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.