SCADA Engineer

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Company Profile:

Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile.

As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRSNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity to between 3,000 MW and 4,000 MW by 2027.

We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Summary:

The SCADA Engineer will be responsible for the design and implementation of SCADA systems for our renewable energy projects. This role requires an understanding of SCADA systems, renewable energy technologies, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of our energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SCADA systems for renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery storage.
• Provide SCADA support during development, construction, and commissioning of renewable plants.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide SCADA design guidance during development phase of construction.
• Verify that the design criteria including Scopes of Work and ensure Contractor/Engineering compliance is met, both for the Company and third-party requirements (Investors, Owner’s Engineer’s, Off-Taker, Utility) for the overall control system, SCADA, and communications scheme for the projects being designed and built by an EPC Contractor.
• Support and validate the development of engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments for the overall SCADA system of renewable plants and remote monitoring.
• Ensure that the SCADA design including modifications to RTU configurations and point list implementation in the EMS/SCADA system meet the Company’s requirements and third-party companies (Investors, Owner’s Engineer’s, Off-Taker, Utility).
• Support SCADA testing during commissioning.
• Provide SCADA technical support and assistance to Repsol’s Asset Management, Operational Technology, Remote Operations Control Center, Construction, Interconnections, Development and other teams as required.
• Work with the Company’s Operations Technology team to ensure the remote data requirements are incorporated into the company EMS/SCADA system as required.
• Ensure projects meet all Company’s cyber security and OT requirements.
• Perform system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Comply with and enforce the Company’s Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Up to 20% travel.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the USA for any employer without company sponsorship.

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or similar discipline.

• 3+ year of experience as SCADA Engineer, OT Engineer, or Control Systems Engineer focused on renewable energy projects.

• Experience in multiple renewable energy generation technologies: Solar, Wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

• Experience with electric grid energy management systems or similar for the purpose of configuring and engineering SCADA systems used for electric grid monitoring, protection, and control preferred.

• Proficiency in SCADA software and hardware, such as Wonderware, Ignition, SEL or similar platforms.

• Knowledge of networking practices related to substation and SCADA equipment.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices required by industrial control systems of renewables generation plants.

• Knowledge of SCADA systems for renewable projects, with the ability to supervise engineering design and support the commissioning of the facilities.
• Knowledge of the protective system of renewable generation plants and associated electrical infrastructure (substations, power lines).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.

• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.

• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

• Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.

• Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.

• Engineering experience specific to electric utility scale renewable projects.

• Experience with DAQ (Data Acquisition), RTU (Remote Terminal Unit), IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) and PLC technologies.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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