Our business is focused on deploying the highest quality Solar Photovoltaic and Onshore Wind energy projects. We offer Project Development (Wind & Solar), Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for the transition to greater utilisation of sustainable energy globally and are also a recognised leader in off-grid hybrid solar-wind-battery-storage energy solutions.
JUWI has successfully installed over 400 MW in South Africa and over 5, 500 MW internationally. As a significant player for renewable energies, we are listed in the top 10 solar EPC contractors globally, employing more than 1, 200 people worldwide.
We are looking for you as a
SCADA Technician (m/f/d)
full time - unlimited
Your Task
Objectives
As the SCADA Technician (m/f/d), you will be responsible for managing and/or implementing the SCADA, networks and automation related maintenance and operations activities of PV plants in the South Africa.
Primary Responsibilities
- Installation & commissioning of SCADA, communication networks and automation systems of the plant.
- Ensure the efficient status of plants and control room network and security equipment by making use of appropriate monitoring tools and/or relying on dedicated specific suppliers.
- Manage the IP addressing plan for his/her area of responsibility.
- Apply software and firmware updates on SCADA systems and related equipment.
- Gather, review and amend all related as built documentation
- Provide troubleshooting and corrective maintenance activities in the abovementioned systems
- Review existing processes and method statements and develop new ones, where needed, on the operation of the abovementioned system
- Identify areas in the existing systems that need to be improved, plan and perform/oversee such improvements
- Provide training on the operation of the SCADA, communication networks and automation systems to the site staff and the subcontractors
- Provide expertise support to other plants within South Africa, as needed
- Perform stand-by during weekends and public holidays (based on a roster)
- Work in close cooperation with the SCADA Systems Specialist
Qualifications, Experience And Personal Attributes
- National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Automation or Mechatronics.
- Minimum of 2 - 4 years experience in a medium/big-sized company, preferably with an Industrial Control Systems focus.
- Technical Training in Electrical Engineering or IT / Communication Networks
- Experience in working with IT / Communication Networks (TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, VLANs, VPN, RSTP, Fibre Optics)
- Experience in working with industrial SCADA systems (including programming them)
- Experience in working with Telecontrol Protocols (Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, IEC61850, DNP3)
- Experience in the design, installation and troubleshooting of communication networks of industrial scale
- Experience in Substation networks and controls will be considered a plus
- Experience in the construction, commissioning or O&M of utility scale PV plants will be considered a plus
- Experience in Switches and Firewalls devices will be considered an advantage.
- Experience in working with central PV inverters and/or PV trackers will be considered a plus
- Experience in working with Siemens WinCC will be considered a plus
- Experience in working with Intouch Wonderware HMI and FS Gateway will be considered a plus
- Computer literate MS Office, basic understanding of Virtual Machines/Virtualized platforms
- Ability to remain in control and perform effectively under pressure
- Good administrative and reporting skills
- Prepared to work shifts/overtime when required
- Prepared to travel to other PV Plants, within SA
- Physically fit and able to work in extreme weather conditions
- Fluent in English
- Valid drivers license
- Applicant must be in possession of a South African Identity Document
- Applicant must be a local resident (proof of address must be available at interview) or be willing to relocate.
Joining JUWI South Africa, you can expect a hybrid work policy, market related salary, performance-based bonus and contribution to medical aid. More so, there is the opportunity to work for an ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organisation. Experiencing people, processes, ideas and thought patterns from a global perspective. You will be joining a collaborative environment where growth is common and in fact, is encouraged.
Become part of a team that realises leading solar, wind and hybrid projects worldwide. JUWI Global has a high level of commitment and passion for its vision of 100% renewable energy.
Interested?
To apply, please submit your application via our recruitment portal and ensure that you submit your application in English.
We look forward to your energy!
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