SCADA Engineer - APAC

Number of employees

150

Melbourne, Australia

Posted on: 2024-10-04

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Energy Vault is the creator of sustainable energy storage solutions designed to accelerate the transition to a carbon free, resilient power grid and transform the world’s approach to utility-scale energy storage. Energy Vault works to combat climate change by enabling clean and reliable electricity through innovative gravity and kinetic based energy storage technologies.   Energy Vault combines innovative design, advanced materials science, and proprietary machine-vision software to orchestrate the storage and dispatch of electrical power by lifting and lowering composite bricks, made from eco-friendly materials.  Energy Vault’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in a unique approach to the circular economy which utilizes local industrial and energy waste, including remediated coal ash and recycled wind blades converted to recyclable materials, to build the system’s composite bricks. Energy Vault innovates to enable the global shift to a world powered by renewable resources.

Our Company
Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), where our purpose is to enable a sustainably energized world. Our mission is to provide energy solutions that accelerate the global transition to renewable energy. Energy Vault® operates globally with headquarter locations in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development in multiple locations in Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and China.
 
Our Company's comprehensive offerings include our proprietary gravity, battery, hybrid/green hydrogen energy storage solutions and our technology-agnostic software suite that orchestrates and integrates multiple energy asset types (storage & generation) while  optimizing dispatch, costs, revenues, and overall asset performance.  Please visit our Website for more information, our Newsroom for the latest company updates, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube.
 
Our Values 
We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.
We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.
We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships.
We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.
We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose.

Our Energetic Team:
Energy Vault Solutions, a division within Energy Vault, is dedicated to delivering customer-focused energy storage products that merge Battery and Clean Hydrogen technologies. The Energy Vault Solutions team also develops and manages our AI/ML powered software applications that include EMS, Lifecycle Management, and Energy Trading Platforms.

Your Impact as a SCADA Engineer - APAC:
We are looking for an entry-mid level SCADA Engineer – Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to join our team. This role covers a broad range of skill set in power grid controls/automation, data acquisition, and IT networking. As our perfect candidate for the role, you will be responsible for envisioning, designing, and engineering SCADA and Automation solutions for technology agnostic energy storage systems. As we rapidly grow and deliver several projects simultaneously globally, you will help document and build scalable processes, technical solutions, and products.

Join Us in Empowering Change 

At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.

Apply now and become a catalyst for change at Energy Vault! 

Your Mission:

  • Support the engineering, commissioning, and implementation of SCADA & Automation of the energy storage systems. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Work with customer to determine system requirements and verify our solution will meet and exceed our customer’s requirements
  • Oversee SCADA implementation requirements and implement by following industry best practices
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams and support as subject matter expert
  • Prepare and maintain SCADA solution technical documents such as all technical design philosophy, data lists, bill of material, diagrams, and layouts
  • Analyzing data collected in the Energy Management System to quickly assess site performance
  • Maintaining documentation for system level control, network, configurations and updates. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Control Narrative, Software Functional Description, Communication Flow
  • Network Concept Diagram, Rack Elevation Diagram,
  • IP List, Port Level Diagram, Customer Interface Specification
  • SCADA point lists – system and vendor
  • Support solution engineers to design and finalize the SCADA map for vendor specific devices
  • Support the Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC) project build including device configuration, mapping, IEC-61131 structured-text/logical programming
  • Enable commissioning director and project engineers on site with tools for successful completion of project
  • Work with software and EMS team to build necessary asset management tools and features
  • Support the DevSecOps team in procuring appropriate equipment,
  • Ensuring the equipment and system comply with industry regulations and cybersecurity standards.
  • Your Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, MS is a plus.
  • 3-8 years of experience in SCADA and PLC development or application engineering role
  • Thorough knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3.0, PROFINET and IEC 61850
  • Working knowledge on SEL RTAC, SEL Relays & Meters and SCADA gateways
  • Experience with point-to-point testing and communication protocol troubleshooting
  • Experience with network switches, firewalls, patch panels, media converters (fiber/serial) and security requirements such as NERC CIP
  • Understanding ring network redundancy concepts such as MRP is a plus
  • Technical knowledge of inverter-based generation systems, renewable energy, and energy storage industry a plus
  • Willingness to travel - domestically and internationally
  • Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments. 
  • A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus! 
  • Perks of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:

  • Annual bonus plan. 
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). 
  • 11.5% Superannuation 
  • Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.  
  • 20 days annual leave.  
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