SCADA - Network Field Technician

About the Role:

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 Requirements:

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

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The anticipated range for this role is $30-$40 per hour. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be lower 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!