Scada Engineer - SPECTRAFORCE

Job Title: Facilities Systems Integration Engineering Professional Associate (SCADA Software Engineer)

Location: Boise, ID

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Temp to Hire)

Responsibilities:

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 gas and contamination control 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 the gas and contamination control groups

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) 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 with Tableau and Power BI

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 :

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.

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $39.86/hr.