SCADA Field Supervisor (m/f/d)

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We are looking for a talented Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Field Supervisor in Adria, Italy to join our dynamic construction team. Join our growing team that at this moment has over 100 Megawatt (MW) of third-party projects actively under construction, including Agri-photovoltaic (PV), utility scale PV, Revamping, and Repowering projects. Are you open-minded, flexible and willing to frequent travel to construction sites in Europe and Africa? Do you think innovatively, are a team player and have a passion for sustainability? Does that sound like you? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.

Your contribution to the energy transition

As a SCADA field supervisor, you can look forward to the following tasks:

• Reporting to the Construction Manager and the Team Leader, the SCADA Supervisor will work with Project Purchasing & Logistics, System Design, Specialist, Consultants, Suppliers, Subcontractors, and the Client to ensure compliant project execution.
• Accomplish construction project/trade results by defining project/trade purpose and scope; calculating resources required; establishing standards and protocols; allocating resources; scheduling and coordinating subcontractors and staff (Quality personnel that reports to him/her); evaluating milestone assumptions and conclusions; evaluating and implementing change orders via the Construction Manager.
• Responsible for inspection, supervision, and reporting on construction activities in conformance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, procedures, quality requirements and safety standards in accordance with company procedures & processes, legislation, standards, and industry best practice.
• Responsible for management of supplier and subcontractor construction & commissioning. Implement key performance indicators (KPI’s), control and monitor (trade) schedule and quality performance against baselines schedule, raise nonconformance reports (NCRs) through Construction Manager and implement corrective action.
• Responsible for lockout-tagout (LOTO) and switching protocols.
• Ensure full compliance with the quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) regulations, legislation, standards, codes and requirements in Africa.
• Ensuring contractual trade schedule and payment milestones are achieved, including preparation and compilation of documentation.
• Responsible for daily construction reports & records, as well as preparation and review of work procedures, quality control plans (QCP’s), inspection and test plans (ITP’s) and Check sheets.
• Support Logistics team with material distribution on site and incoming good inspections.
• Implementation and processing of LOTO Procedures.
• Execute and/or supervise all required test and commissioning activities on SCADA and Instrumentation equipment in compliance with the approved Commissioning Plan, protocols and procedures.
• Supervise the tests and commissioning activities for full integration of grid connection SCADA system.
• Responsible for all SCADA requirements of a PV, battery energy storage system (BESS), and Wind power plant.
• Troubleshoot the communication networks and all SCADA devices and instruments during the commissioning stage to bring the SCADA system to full operation in phase with the commissioning schedule of the project.
• Execute and/or supervise point to point testing of all SCADA devices to verify full integration in monitoring portal.
• Specify test and commissioning requirements relative to the SCADA system in preparation to the elaboration of the Commissioning Plan.
• Review test and commissioning protocols/ procedures submitted by original equipment manufacturers, product suppliers and system integrators relative to the SCADA system.
• Support internal and external stakeholder during engineering and construction for SCADA relative matters. Supervise the suppliers & subcontractors in this process, ensuring the correct integration of all sensors and controls in the SCADA system.
• Participate design reviews to ensure a constructability and feasibility of the SCADA design package Coordinate on site team to handover the SCADA system safely to the operations and maintenance (O&M)/owner once commissioning complete.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders of the project including JUWI Construction, health and safety (H&S) and Quality to ensure the commissioning activities are completed safely and under the resource and timeline constraints of the project.
• Understand the local technical conditions e.g., Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) reception, wireless fidelity (WIFI), Antennas, and ensure the SCADA system is online accessible.
• Ensure all SCADA / Network related Tests, Reports and Checklists are performed, in accordance with the Quality Plan/ Commissioning Plan, signed, filled, and filed.
• Feed the lesson learnt database, develop, and improve method statements, procedures and processes.
• Develop and improve test procedures and protocols, evaluate new test and measurement equipment.
• Report commissioning activities to the Commissioning Manager of the project.

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications:

• Accredited degree as Engineer or Technician with focus on industrial controls or SCADA engineering.
• Several years of experience in Commissioning Automation or SCADA and Plant control.
• Demonstrated expertise with industrial instrumentation, automation, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), machine control, HMI, Met Station, Cloud camera, micro grid controller and communication protocols like IEC-101, IEC-104, IEC 61850, MODBUS, NTP, DNP and OPC.
• Demonstrated expertise with distributed network systems, virtual private network (VPN), and common network interfaces.
• Previous experience in commission of SCADA systems for PV / BESS / Wind.
• Able to configure and use gateways and protocol converters to connect to any type of device in the facility and with any existing communication protocol.
• The candidate must demonstrate an innate ability to manage the unexpected and find out what is the origin of the lack of communication between the devices, making use of every available hardware and software tool.
• Ability to use network sniffing software to search for evidence of packet transmission and their routing, use of “Wireshark” and its configuration.
• Capability to get connected to every kind device (TCP, RTU, etc) with the right interface is a must.
• Experience in configuring managed Switch and VLAN is a must.
• Experience in configuring Router and Firewall is a must.
• Basic knowledge of closed loop active and reactive power, Cosfi, P(f) control algorithms.
• Fluent English Speaking and writing.
• Reading and interpreting complex electrical diagrams and schematics is a must.
• Willing to frequent travel to construction sites in Europe and Africa.
• Willing to work under pressure.
• Experience of working within international teams.
• Open-minded and flexible.
• Possess a strong drive and have sharp analytical.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of independent decision-making.
• Detailed-orientated approach.
• Knowledge on PV testing equipment and instrumentation.
• Office package and advanced Ms Excel knowledge is a must.

You have more to offer? We will gladly consider it. You don't meet all the requirements? No problem. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions create the space for you to integrate your work into your life:

• Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
• International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
• Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
• Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
• Smart working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work-life balance
• Health insurance: we've got your back, and your loved ones too! Our private health insurance plan covers you and your family
• Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance
• Meal ticket: fuel up and focus on your work! We've got you covered with a daily meal ticket for each work-day

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