California Bioenergy LLC · 1 month ago
SCADA Engineer
Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expCalifornia Bioenergy LLC is focused on environmental sustainability by capturing methane from dairies. The SCADA Engineer will design, develop, implement, and maintain SCADA systems, particularly using the Ignition SCADA platform, while collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency and system performance.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design, configure, and deploy Ignition SCADA systems, including Ignition Perspective projects for web and mobile applications
Commission new SCADA sites and ensure proper integration with field instrumentation, PLCs, and telemetry systems
Troubleshoot existing SCADA systems and resolve communication, data integrity, and configuration issues
Install, configure, and service wireless telemetry systems for data acquisition and control
Develop and maintain PLC logic, HMI screens, and alarm configurations to support plant operations
Integrate SCADA systems with SQL databases, manage historical data storage, and ensure accuracy and availability
Investigate and resolve data quality issues across SCADA and historian systems
Support end users by providing system documentation, training, and troubleshooting assistance
Collaborate with Operations, Greenhouse Gas, and Engineering teams to ensure data-driven operational efficiency and compliance
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to standardize and optimize control and data systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, Controls, or related field; or equivalent industry experience
Minimum 3–5 years of experience with SCADA systems, including design, programming, and commissioning
Strong working knowledge of the Ignition SCADA platform (Inductive Automation), including:
Ignition Designer, Gateway configuration, and Tag management
Ignition Perspective for web/mobile visualization (preferred)
Ignition scripting using Python (Jython)
Database connectivity using SQL
Experience with PLC programming, including:
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers (RSLogix/Studio 5000 v24 or higher)
Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text
Proficient understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, MQTT, etc.)
Experience with wireless telemetry systems, including installation and troubleshooting
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for diagnosing field and data issues
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred
Ignition SCADA Gold Certification (preferred or in progress)
Experience integrating SCADA systems with historians or business intelligence tools
Familiarity with cloud-based data storage or IIoT platforms
Experience with scripting or automation using Python, JavaScript, or SQL queries
Knowledge of industrial networking (firewalls, VPNs, subnets, VLANs)
Understanding greenhouse gas monitoring, reporting, and control systems
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401k with match
Company
California Bioenergy LLC
CalBio is the leading developer of dairy digesters for generating renewable electricity and vehicle fuel in California.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$9M2019-01-07Grant· $9M
Leadership Team
N. Ross Buckenham
Chairman & CEO
Neil Black
President
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