SCADA Technician

Terabase Energy; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off and holiday policy

Remote flexibility

401k match

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

Job summary

Terabase Energy is seeking a SCADA Technician to support the configuration, troubleshooting and commissioning of instrumentation, communications, and SCADA devices during production and on-site after delivery.

You will contribute to zero-failure goals by supporting continuous improvement and operability of SCADA-related systems, including network setup, FAT execution, and warranty activities across multiple sites in the US.

Qualifications

• Travel 40-60% to customer sites and facilities.
• IT certifications (A+, Network+ or CCNA) or 2+ years of related experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot Network layers 1,2 issues and capture/analyze packets.
• Capable of lifting and mounting equipment for racks and MET stations.
• Adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of fiber and Ethernet tech, protocols and patching.
• Understanding LAN protocols TCP/IP, LLDP, CDP, STP, ICMP, ARP, DNS, DHCP.
• Familiarity with Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850 and ICCP.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire SCADA racks and MET stations.
• Configure network and instrumentation devices per design.
• Support FAT setup and document test results.
• Troubleshoot network and device connectivity issues (Putty/Wireshark helpful).
• Travel to US sites for pre-commissioning, commissioning and warranty support.
• Inspect installations and complete commissioning documentation.

Skills

Travel 40-60%

IT Certifications (A+), Network+ or CC

Network troubleshooting

Heavy equipment handling

Safety standards

Fiber & Ethernet tech

LAN protocols TCP/IP

Industrial protocols Modbus-TCP

Tools

Putty

Wireshark

SCADA hardware setup

Remote connectivity setup

Job description

The SCADA technician will be responsible for supporting the configuration, troubleshooting and commissioning of instrumentation, communications and SCADA devices during equipment production and on-site after equipment delivery, as required. The technician will support continuous improvement and operational excellence for instrumentation, communications and SCADA-related systems and equipment to achieve zero-failure rate.

Key Responsibilities

• The SCADA Technician will be responsible for the following:
  • SCADA and MET Assembly
  • Assembly/build of SCADA racks and MET Stations
  • Wiring of instrumentation and rack components per design.
  • Supporting inventory management
  • Stacking and setting up devices on the rack or MET station as needed
  • Configuring network and instrumentation devices based on provided design and configuration requirements
  • Read and understand network device manual for device set up and configuration
• Factory Acceptance Testing
  • Set up FAT environment for customers and Terabase’s engineering teams to conduct the FAT for the equipment.
  • Generate documentation related to the equipment assemblies and testing outcomes.
  • Support with troubleshooting of network issues and device connectivity issues. A knowledge of Putty and Wireshark is a plus.
• On-Site commissioning and warranty support
  • Travel to sites in different locations of the US to complete pre-commissioning and commissioning activities or warranty support activities, including but not limited to:
    • Powering up SCADA, MET station and field network equipment
    • Support establishing remote connectivity to the site
    • Inspecting installations and completing pre-commissioning and commissioning documentation
    • Troubleshoot device and network communications issues
    • Help resolve and document warranty claims

Required Skills

• Travel 40-60%
• IT Certifications (A+) and (Network+) or (Cisco CCNA) or min 2 years of relative experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot Network layers 1,2 issues effectively including capture packets and analyze it.
• Ability to carry heavy equipment for inventory management and assembly of racks and MET stations.
• Ability to follow safety standards and protocols.
• Solid understanding of fiber and Ethernet technologies, protocols, and patching.
• Solid understanding of Network LAN protocols TCP/IP, LLDP, CDP, STP, ICMP, ARP, DNS, DHCP.
• Ability to communicate with team members.
• Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850 and ICCP.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot Network layers 3 issues effectively including capturing packets and analyzing them.
• RTAC or PLC programming experience, including structured text and function blocks.
• Experience in SCADA development, Ignition experience a plus.
• Experience in setting up virtual machines on physical servers.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• OSHA and NFPA 70E certifications are a plus.

Compensation And Benefits

This role offers a base salary of $90,000 – $110,000 (DOE).

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher) dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off and holiday policy
• Remote flexibility
• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career progression
• 401k match
• Stock options
• Home office set up allowance

And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.