Koch · 11 hours ago
SCADA Technical Lead
DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a SCADA Technical Lead to support the design, installation, and maintenance of PV and BESS controls systems. The role involves coordinating technical reviews, verifying installations, and developing expertise in SCADA architecture.
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Responsibilities
Function as the SCADA team representative in engineering and technical design updates and discussions
Coordinate technical reviews with SCADA suppliers, customers, and the Project Integration team ensuring that the design meets the EPC contract
Verify software and equipment installation, support the Project Integration team, and support the site acceptance testing
Witness the SCADA Factory Acceptance Testing and follow through identified punch list items
Identify technical risks and communicate to the SCADA PM any impacts to the project schedule and cost
Review EPC requirements and specifications for the SCADA, Communications, and Operations portions of the EPC contract
Communicate to and coordinate with the SCADA PM in defining SCADA budgets and schedules that reflect compliance with EPC specifications
Develop subject matter expertise on the SCADA architecture for the substation, PV, BESS and associate connected sensors and devices (i.e. MET, PCS, RTAC)
Co-author the sites control narrative with the SCADA supplier
Collaborate with commissioning to troubleshoot SCADA equipment that is not performing as required
Provide programming and troubleshooting for the substation SCADA devices (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories relays and various voltage and current metering devices)
Travel to the job site as required to provide support
Qualification
Required
2+ years working directly on PV and BESS control system design (PPC, HMI, Networking) and their associated Scope of Work
Previous experience with the startup and commissioning of SCADA, PLC/PPC, or DCS systems for Inverter-based-resources (IBR)
Experience reviewing and developing technical documents and presenting their requirements to stakeholders and peers
Preferred
Experience in the design and startup of PV and/or BESS control systems
Advanced use of engineering design tools, such as Visio, Bluebeam Review and Procore, to communicate design changes and as-builds
Strong presentation skills and the ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders that do not have a technical background
Previous coordination with Owners, Utilities, ISO's and Integrators
Versed knowledge in modern Plant Controller capabilities and NERC and FERC standards
Experience with panel design, I&C, and Meteorological Stations
Understanding of basic substation operation and experience with troubleshooting IEDs and Meter integration
Benefits
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Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
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Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Koch
Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America.
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2023-03-10Private Equity· $148.32M
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