SCADA Engineer

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy leader is seeking a SCADA Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. This role involves overseeing SCADA operations, ensuring smooth integration between sites and central monitoring. Candidates must have a B. Eng in Electrical Engineering, along with 5+ years of relevant experience in communication network design and SCADA implementation. The company values diversity and offers a flexible, international work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience with Communication Network Design and SCADA.
• Experience with commissioning communication networks and SCADA software.
• Work experience in power generation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Specify minimum requirements and specifications for the SCADA system.
• Conduct due diligence on technologies for design risk assessment.
• Identify communication interfaces and protocols for projects.
• Implement and configure the company SCADA software platform.
• Ensure design implementation meets required standards.

Skills

Communication Network Design

SCADA implementation

Cyber security knowledge

Network protocols (DNP3, Modbus, Serial, IEC61850)

Education

B. Eng in Electrical Engineering

MCSE, N+, CCNA or relevant IT qualification

Job description

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of positionCurrently we are looking for a SCADA Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa, to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our SCADA Engineer, you will take ownership of SCADA operation and function, ensuring smooth integration between sites, grid operators, and central monitoring office.

Main responsibilities

• Specify the minimum requirements and specifications related to the SCADA system and communication network
• Conduct due diligence investigation on relevant technologies to ensure risks and opportunities are identified during the design phase
• Identify all communication interfaces, IP lists, and protocols for the project and utility interfaces
• Involved in SCADA hardware design reviews, technology selection, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning
• Implement signals, analogues, alarm updates, and general configuration of the Company SCADA software platform
• Ensure correct implementation of the design
• Ensure the needed Cyber security requirements are aligned with the company requirements
• Update SCADA and communication as-built drawings to ensure alignment between site implementation and drawings
• Provide EPC with lessons learnt for future projects
• Grid Code Support - signal point to point testing and SCADA functionality testing for plants in construction and operations

Qualifications and competencies

• B. Eng in Electrical Engineering
• MCSE, N+, CCNA or relevant IT qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience within the areas of Communication Network Design and SCADA implementation
• Experience with commissioning of communication networks and SCADA software
• Experience with reading and understanding technical diagrams and drawings
• Work experience in the power generation in advantageous
• Sound IT and network knowledge
• IT Infrastructure or operations management experience
• Networking including IP and other protocols (DNP3, Modbus, Serial, IEC61850)

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offerScatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.