Job Description

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Our client, a major renewable energy company, is seeking a SCADA Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. The role involves taking ownership of SCADA operations and functionality, ensuring seamless integration between sites, grid operators, and the central monitoring office. The successful candidate will have strong experience in communication network design, SCADA implementation, and commissioning within power generation environments.
Responsibilities:
Specify minimum requirements and specifications related to SCADA systems and communication networks
Conduct due diligence on relevant technologies to identify risks and opportunities during design phase
Identify all communication interfaces, IP lists, and protocols for project and utility interfaces
Participate in SCADA hardware design reviews, technology selection, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning
Implement signals, analogues, alarm updates, and general configuration of the company SCADA software platform
Ensure correct implementation of design and compliance with cybersecurity requirements
Update SCADA and communication as-built drawings to align site implementation with design
Provide EPC with lessons learned for future projects
Support Grid Code compliance through signal point-to-point testing and SCADA functionality testing for plants in construction and operation
Qualification and Skill:
B. Eng in Electrical Engineering
MCSE, N+, CCNA or relevant IT qualification advantageous
Minimum 5+ years' experience in Communication Network Design and SCADA implementation
Experience commissioning communication networks and SCADA software
Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and drawings
Experience in power generation advantageous
Strong IT and networking knowledge (IP protocols, DNP3, Modbus, Serial, IEC61850)
IT infrastructure or operations management experience
Benefits and Contractual Information:
Competitive salary package
Opportunity to work in a flexible, diverse, and international environment
Be part of an innovative and ambitious company in a growing industry
Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.
Muhammad Ali Kathree
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining

Skills Required