Systems Engineer
Job Tittle: Systems Engineer
Pay per hour: $84.00 (W2 Contractor)
Hours per week: 40 hours a week
Contract Duration: 1 year
Location: Hybrid (3+ days per week in Bridgewater, NJ office, the rest is remote)
Job Description:
Responsible for the quality and availability of information obtained from the Gas System Operation Center’s (GSOC) 7 X 24 Gas Management & Control System (GMACS) / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). They will display an existing understanding of or a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn Gas Operations in conjunction with real-time technologies such as SCADA and Industrial Control Systems. In addition, they will respond to the daily reliability and security needs of system operations.
Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):
• Ensures maximum reliability and uptime of the SCADA system, 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Installs, configures, and supports SCADA applications to provide the required level of functionality for Company operations.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of databases, historical and reporting systems associated with the primary and backup SCADA control centers.
• Maintains applications that support or are supported by the SCADA system.
• Investigates, analyses and corrects complex SCADA systems related problems
• Guides and provides technical leadership, support and training to members of the support staff.
• Keep abreast of technology, industry and business trends to ensure that appropriate technologies are being considered in the planning process that meet departmental and organizational requirements.
• Maintain and apply working knowledge of company Standards for Business Controls and Security and meet management’s expectations for effective internal business controls, physical and cyber security.
• Designing SCADA HMI to improve usability including line displays, tabular reporting including display updating and troubleshooting.
Job Qualifications/Skills:
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 6 years’ experience, or the combined equivalent in education and experience.
• Must possess the ability to read mechanical one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or other drafting software.
• Understanding of dimensional, hierarchical, and relational data modeling
• A working understanding of Linux.
• Understanding of Cybersecurity awareness and governance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Must have effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong planning and organizing skills, must be adaptable and be results-oriented.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Desirable:
• Experience in SCADA systems design and analysis.
• Knowledge in Gas Pipeline Systems engineering
• Agile delivery strategies and processes, Lean Six Sigma concepts or certifications
• Experience in Operation Technology (OT) networks
• Basic knowledge of computer programming (C/C++, Python, XML, bash and shell scripting)
• Knowledge of one or more SQL variant, such as MySQL, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL.
**Local candidates (Local to Bridgewater, NJ)** Must be able to legally authorized to work in the United States**** If chosen, prior to hiring a Background and Drug Screening will be Mandatory **
Please apply today. Thank you.
