Scada Engineer - Onshore Substation in Swaffham

Key Qualifications

Client witness/support the delivery of the HV/Substation and WTG SCADA systems during the construction and commissioning phase of the project supporting Onshore and/or Offshore systems. This will cover the hardware and software interfaces for the whole project, from HVDC systems to WTGs, which cover:

• LAN systems (Process, Scada, Server, Subsystem, Client, Operator, DMZ)
• Pole Control systems
• Converter control system
• DC protection
• DC Measuring system
• AC protection
• Bay control units
• HMI and fault reporting operation (design already finalised)
• Communication/LAN systems
• OT cyber security
• Systems such as fire alarm, PECG, Cooling system etc.
• Fibre Optic and other cable communication infrastructure – between onshore and offshore – overseeing installation of the cable, including hygiene, patching and correct install.

Client witness/support for acceptance tests (FAT/SAT) to ensure they are performed to specification, provide required functionality and are documented correctly. Support investigations and report on HV Network and Ancillary system events during the commissioning phase. Provide SCADA/control system technical support to the wider Commissioning team and project organisation. Possible "hands‑on" activities involved with testing and commissioning activities supporting the contractor with the various interfaces between contractors and RWE. Support the Engineering Team with issues relating to the Design Process. Support the Operations team with troubleshooting, training and/or maintaining associated systems as may be required.

Contract 2‑year contract. Outside IR35.

Deliverables

• Accurate weekly reporting and record keeping on progress and issues to the Commissioning Package Manager.
• Maintain a commissioning file.
• Working very closely with the RWE Scada engineering team to ensure the installation matches the design.
• Oversee the SATs of equipment especially with regard to remaining OSS panels.
• Involved with the development, setup and operation of the Vanguard project from the Grimsby Control Room, GY and Necton.
• Working with the Contractor and oversee their execution of works, challenging the progress and quality of works where necessary.
• Responsible for troubleshooting relevant systems in the event of failures and coordinating the involvement of stakeholders and suppliers as/when required.
• Liaise with Engineering and Quality Departments to ensure outstanding Engineering/Quality Issues are resolved.
• Interface with the various packages which interface with Scada.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate ‘As Built’ Drawings and Commissioning Records are kept by the Subcontractor.

Must Have Qualification / Experience

• Relevant technical or engineering education, degree/HNC or equivalent.
• IOSH/NEBOSH Certification.
• All certificates required to work within/on Wind Turbines and Offshore are required – GWO Working at Height/Advanced Rescue, Enhanced First Aid, Sea Survival, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling.
• Experience in HV/WTG/Auxiliary SCADA systems and associated infrastructure.
• Experience of industrial control systems, automation, PLCs, RTUs and IEDs.
• Experience in Industrial Communication Protocols (i.e. OPC‑family, IEC‑104, MMS, IEC61850, Modbus, Profibus).
• Knowledge of communication and Monitoring systems used within Offshore wind farms (Tetra, VHF, 4/5G, IP Telephony, CCTV, ICCP, CMS, DTS and Fire Alarm/Extinguishing Systems).
• Proven track record in a Client role.
• Self‑starting with excellent planning/coordination and problem solving abilities.
• Fluent written and verbal English with good communication skills.