Henderson Scott
Woking, Surrey
28/03/2024
Full time
Senior Control System Architect (Scada) Woking (Hybrid working 3 days per week onsite) £75,000 Must hold current SC or be eligible for and willing to obtain SC clearance. Can you unlock the potential of power transmission as a Senior Control System Architect! In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design and implementation of Power Transmission SCADA and Data Historian systems. Working collaboratively with a dynamic team, you'll be at the forefront of technical guidance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions within optimal timeframes and costs. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders and suppliers to achieve project goals. Take ownership of producing top-notch solutions while optimizing delivery time and cost. Ensure system designs align with business requirements and adhere to Architecture Principles. Provide actionable insights and proposals to the project leadership team. Work collaboratively with Product Owners, Technical Product Owners, Delivery managers, Engineers, Test Engineers, and Customer Experience Designers. Take responsibility for delivering technical artifacts and effectively communicate project risks. Manage and guide teams while handling customer and stakeholder interactions. Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Extensive experience in Control Systems, particularly Electrical Control Systems (eg, GE AEMS, PowerOn Reliance, Alstom, etc.). In-depth understanding of Operations Technologies, including SCADA, RTU, Telemetry, and Substation Automation. Excellent knowledge of Data Historians such as OSI PI, GE Proficy. Proficiency in control room protocols (ICCP, C37.118, IEC 60870-5-104/101, Modbus, etc.). Strong understanding of databases (Oracle, SQL, Cosmos DB). Ability to engage with stakeholders, perform Feasibility and Analysis, and create high-level design documents. Expertise in Industrial and IT Networks protocols, VLAN, VPN, DMZ, Firewalls, Switches, Load balancers, and related standards (ISA 95). Clear understanding of Enterprise and Secure networks, with the ability to delineate system needs. Expertise in Electrical Power Systems, Substation Engineering, and Electrical Networks. Familiarity with System Operator specifics like RTU, PMU, Inertia Monitoring, and Balancing. Experience in integrating applications with different systems using Web Services (REST/SOAP API). Robust understanding of NIST/NIS-D Security Requirements and Compliance, with knowledge of IDS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to recognize and communicate project risks and adapt to changing priorities. SC Clearance or eligibility for SC Clearance is a must. It would be advantageous if you had an understanding of Settlements, Renewable Energy, etc.