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SCADA - Network Field Technician

Terabase Energy
Full-time
On-site
Woodland California United States
Solar

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!

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.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at careers@terabase.energy with any staffing-related inquiries.