Sr Power Generation Engineer - SCADA/Operational TechnologyNextEra Energy is currently seeking a Sr SCADA and Controls Engineer who can apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the solar and battery storage fleet in the Power Generation Division. Performs engineering, troubleshooting, and operation/maintenance-based tasks for PLC's, solar and battery storage controllers and supporting networked applications. Successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding engineering complexity, system integrity, safety and regulatory compliance under limited supervision.Responsibilities:Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programsActs as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's fieldCompletes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitationsProvides technical support to operations and business unit personnelPerforms system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgradesAnalyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issuesProvides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutionsProvides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targetsEstablishes and/or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA usersTravels to sites occasionally for onsite troubleshooting supportPerforms other job-related duties as assignedProvides advanced technical support for Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) network infrastructure, including industrial Ethernet networks, managed switches, firewalls, and communication devices supporting plant control systemsTroubleshoots and resolves complex network communication issues affecting SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, field devices, and other network-connected control system assetsSupports configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of OT/IT network equipment while coordinating with IT and Cybersecurity teams to maintain reliable and secure plant communicationsPerforms root cause analysis of network and communication failures, develops corrective actions, and implements solutions to improve system reliability and availabilityDesired Qualifications:Process Management ConceptsQuality Tools and TechniquesWorking experience with SCADA applications and PLC'sExperience with Modbus and OPCWorking experience with Ethernet and Serial networksWorking knowledge of power fundamentals and voltage controlStrong background in logic development and troubleshootingWorking knowledge of networking and network troubleshootingDemonstrated experience troubleshooting Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) networks in an industrial or utility environmentExperience configuring and troubleshooting industrial managed switches, firewalls, and Ethernet-based communication infrastructureStrong understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking concepts, including VLANs, routing, and network diagnosticsExperience supporting SCADA communications, network-connected field devices, and industrial communication protocolsExperience using network analysis and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark or equivalent) to troubleshoot communication issuesTravel: < 25%Job Overview: Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments.
This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programsActs as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's fieldCompletes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitationsPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering programExperience: 4+ years
Sr Power Generation Engineer - SCADA/Operational Technology in palm beach gardens at Unknown Company
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