Gas Distribution SCADA Specialist (Saudi Arabia)
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- Al Jubayl, Ash Sharqiyah
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SCADA application software, operating systems, hardware, RTUs, and communication networks of the GDN system.
- Administer and manage SCADA systems and networks, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Windows operating systems and services.
- Monitor SCADA system performance such as alarms, events, CPU usage, disk space, and network traffic to ensure reliability and efficiency.
- Analyze and manage real-time data using monitoring techniques, data historian tools, and visualization platforms to extract and present system information.
- Provide technical support to operations by troubleshooting SCADA failures, generating reports, and resolving system issues.
- Conduct testing, commissioning, and integration of new SCADA systems, devices, and applications to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure.
- Manage system security and user administration, including creating and managing user accounts, password resets, and defining access responsibilities.
- Maintain backups and disaster recovery processes, ensuring full system backups and restoration in case of partial or complete system failures.
- Handle hardware maintenance and inventory control, including repairing SCADA equipment, monitoring spare parts stock, and supporting AMI maintenance activities.
- Support project and engineering activities, including reviewing design packages, participating in site surveys, evaluating technical proposals, managing OPEX/CAPEX tasks, coordinating with vendors/OEMs, and participating in reliability and safety studies (RCA, RCM, HAZOP, IPF).
- Bachelor Degree in I&C Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in SCADA systems specific to gas distribution.
- 8 years field experience with major utility organizations or SCADA system manufacturers.
- Enough working experience in SCADA systems of Gas Distribution Network including RTUs in metering skids and related communication systems.
- Enough working experience in Wonderware SCADA system and Emerson RTUs of Metering Skids.
- Good understanding of communication protocols and interfaces such as Modbus, RS232/485 etc.
- Enough working experience in SAP - Plant Maintenance module.
- Proficient in operating Wonderware SCADA systems and working with Emerson RTUs.
- Experience with gas distribution networks, including RTUs in metering and control systems.
- Strong knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, RS232/RS485, etc.) and integration of field devices.
- Working experience with SAP - Plant Maintenance module.
- Relevant certifications such as MCSA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent are preferred.