Job Description
FACILITIES SCADA SOFTWARE ENGINEER
LOCATION: Boise, ID
SCHEDULE: Days; Monday - Friday
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Facilities SCADA Software Engineer, you will be responsible to provide high quality engineering for facilities HMI, PLC, control systems, and support for Operations and Engineering teams that operate these systems. The primary function for this position is to maintain and develop Wonderware InTouch HMIs for the HVAC, ultra-pure water, and waste water systems. The SCADA software engineer will need an understanding of the software, hardware, and business practices employed in a typical SCADA system.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Primary responsibility will be the programming of HMIs, and related SCADA systems, for HVAC, ultrapure water, and waste water systems
- Work directly with Controls Engineering and Operations team to integrate design requirements into programming efforts
- Support equipment startup and commissioning
- Maintain existing software and systems as necessary, including troubleshooting, testing, and de-bugging
- Maintain good communication with all supported Operations and Engineering Teams
- Work with interdepartmental support groups (Environmental, Information Technology, Corporate Facilities Management) within Micron to assure PLC/SCADA systems meet necessary standards and requirements
- Maintain standards, specifications, and procedures for HMI, PLC, and SCADA programming
- Coordinate field support as needed by the various Facilities Operations teams
- Program systems for HVAC and Water monitoring and control. Provide support for other systems as needed.
- Write and coordinate system data reports as needed by the supported teams
- Design, maintain, and support SCADA, Windows and Web applications, including corresponding system databases
- Assure 24/7 coverage for all supported critical Facilities control systems
- Maintain emergency response and disaster recovery procedures for Facilities PLC/SCADA infrastructure
- Analyze systems to identify improvements that will result in better performance, efficiency gains and cost savings
- Ensure Facilities SCADA systems function as necessary to maintain external agency regulatory compliance and adherence to ISO specifications
- Keep abreast of current and emerging technologies for areas of concern and follow department, corporate, and industry best practices
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates for this position will have:
- Knowledge and experience with Wonderware InTouch and/or System Platform, or similar platforms
- PLC knowledge and experience is a plus
- Experience with communication servers such as Omni Server, TOP Server, OPC servers or similar including device protocol development
- Fluent computer skills including standard office applications
- Experience in the following: C# (preferred), HTML/Java/ASP.net, C/C++, messaging/communication architecture
- Excellent communication skills and works well in a team development environment
- Ability to maintain good customer relations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good organizational skills
- Able to work on multiple tasks concurrently
- Self-motivated worker
EDUCATION
Minimum AAS in relevant Electrical Engineering, programming, or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years in a related field.
Company Description
NSTAR Global Services specializes in hiring top engineers and technicians to work with original equipment manufacturers in advanced technology facilities around the globe. We carefully select project teams to support our diverse customer base of high tech companies. Additionally, our unparalleled networking and matching capabilities ensure that our talented men and women are given the best opportunity to thrive.