SCADA Specialist

Ardurra is seeking an experienced SCADA Specialist to join our Houston, TX team.

As a SCADA Specialist, you will be responsible for the development, installation, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware and software, including HMI and PLC programming used primarily in the water and wastewater industry, as well as performing other related duties as assigned.

Primary Duties: 


* Develop, install, configure, and maintain SCADA systems.


* Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues in SCADA equipment and related components.


* Perform routine system upgrades and patches to ensure optimal performance.


* Collaborate with project teams to integrate new SCADA technologies and features into existing systems. 


* Respond promptly to emergency situations and provide technical support as needed.


* Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.


* Lead and coordinate SCADA/field equipment troubleshooting and support verification of field data to the SCADA system.


* Work with the SCADA vendor to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve communication integration issues.


* Provide reports for each project site visit, detailing work performed, and issues addressed.


* Conduct field inspections and site visits to verify existing conditions and determine project feasibility.

Qualifications


* Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.


* Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in programming, development, installation, testing, configuration, validation and troubleshooting of SCADA systems, preferably in water and wastewater projects.


* Proficiency in HMI programming with software platforms such as VTScada, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, AVEVA System Platform/InTouch (Wonderware), Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens WinCC, ICONIC, GE iFix, or similar is preferred.


* Experience in PLC programming with systems such as Allen Bradley Compact Logix and Control Logix, Schneider Electric Modicon and SCADAPack, Siemens Simatic S7 1200 and 1500 series, and CTI, is a plus.


* Strong knowledge of network communication protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet IP, DNP3) used in SCADA systems.


* Knowledge of process control systems and components. 


* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.


* Ability to travel to project sites and conduct SCADA field services.


* Ability to follow company and site safety requirements. 


* The following Certification/Training are considered a plus: Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley Control Logix Programming Certificate, RSLogix5000 training, VTScada training certificate, Siemens S7 programming certificate, Wonderware training certificates, GE iFix training certi...