Client: ConEd
SCADA Administrator
USCGC
Rate: 60/hr C2C
A leading utility provider located in New York NY is looking for a SCADA Administrator for a 12 month contract. This is a hybrid role (23 days onsite) and local travel within NYC and Westchester (up to 20%) may be required.
Position Overview:
This role involves configuring and troubleshooting SCADA systems to ensure their availability reliability and security. The position includes a combination of officebased work and fieldwork at industrial facilities. Responsibilities include working closely with client teams and thirdparty vendors to execute project goals and meet SCADA programs deployment and quality goals.
Responsibilities:
- Follow documented processes for SCADA system configuration.
- When applicable propose process improvements for SCADA systems programming and delivery.
- Configure and troubleshoot SCADA components including industrial LTE routers and lowvoltage RealTime Automation Controllers.
- Work in partnership with client engineering teams to set up and program communication paths for SCADA equipment ensuring secure and efficient data flow.
- Perform data analysis and rootcause evaluations to identify and resolve SCADA software components errors.
- Update and maintain system databases and spreadsheets to track SCADA data and generate reports.
- Collaborate with vendors procurement teams and project manager to help manage equipment inventory and acquisition.
- Provide detailed progress updates and assist in tracking project costs using clients inventory management tools.
- Ensure all SCADA deployments meet quality standards and cybersecurity standards.
Mandatory Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering IT or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with a focus on problemsolving and teamwork
Desirable Skills:
- Additional working knowledge of SQL or MySQL.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python Java JavaScript.
- Familiarity with MS Visio.
- Handson experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories lowvoltage RealTime Automation Controllers and Digi LTE Routers.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau.
- Some experience with SCADA systems in industries such as energy water or gas.
- Working knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. Distributed Network Protocol TCP/IP RS232 RS485) and SCADA communication standards.