SCADA Technical Lead

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DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is an emerging leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of utility scale solar plants. DEPCOM is looking for a SCADA Technical Lead to join the team that can work well in a fast paced environment. This position can be based in Scottsdale, AZ or remotely within the U.S. with travel.

This role will require approximately 40-60% travel based on business needs.

Our Team

DEPCOM’s Services team is composed of professionals with expertise in operations, maintenance, and performance engineering. We are dedicated to delivering superior value by maximizing the performance and extending the lifecycle of solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) plants across the United States.

Our Services team collaborates closely with other business units throughout the entire project lifecycle to provide seamless transitions, effective training, proactive maintenance, and data-driven performance optimization. By leveraging both proven and emerging technologies, we create innovative solutions that ensure our customers’ renewable energy assets operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What You Will Do

- Continuously monitor service and support channels, including phone lines, email, chat, and ticketing systems, to ensure timely and effective resolution of SCADA-related issues impacting plant operations.

- Function as the primary Services team representative in engineering and technical design updates and discussions, providing critical input to ensure serviceability, operational efficiency, and alignment with customer needs.

- Provide targeted training, mentorship, and technical support to DEPCOM Services team members, enhancing their ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain SCADA systems confidently and independently.

- Configure, test, and troubleshoot communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, and others, ensuring robust and secure data flow between SCADA, PV inverters, BESS, substations, and field devices.

- Develop and maintain deep subject matter expertise on the SCADA architecture, including substations, photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and associated connected sensors and devices (e.g., meteorological stations, power conversion systems, remote terminal units, RTACs).

- Analyze relay event reports, with a focus on Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) relays, to identify correct operations and misoperations. Collaborate with protection engineers and field teams to troubleshoot relay behavior and recommend corrective actions to maintain system reliability and safety.

- Lead root cause analysis and resolution efforts for complex SCADA system faults or performance issues, coordinating with cross-functional teams such as engineering, operations, and vendor support to implement long-term solutions.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating new SCADA technologies, tools, and best practices to enhance system reliability, cybersecurity, and scalability across DEPCOM assets.

- Support documentation efforts by creating and maintaining detailed technical manuals, system diagrams, and training materials to ensure knowledge retention and smooth handoffs between teams.

- Assist in developing and enforcing SCADA cybersecurity protocols and compliance standards to safeguard critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

- Proficient in analyzing relay event reports, identifying correct operations and mis operations, and collaborating with protection engineers to resolve issues and recommend corrective actions.

- Basic understanding of control systems and their associated instrumentation, including SCADA architectures and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA).

- Hands-on experience with the startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, control equipment, and field devices in renewable energy systems (e.g., PV, BESS, substations).

- Demonstrated ability to review, interpret, and present technical documentation, such as system diagrams, relay settings, and event logs, to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What Will Put You Ahead

- Strong knowledge of relay and automation products, including Siemens, GE, SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories), ABB, and associated software tools for configuration, analysis, and troubleshooting.

- Proven experience in the design, startup, and commissioning of photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) control systems, demonstrating the ability to deliver reliable and efficient renewable energy projects.

- Hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA software and its modules.

- Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols relevant to SCADA systems, including IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and secure communication practices.

- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards for SCADA and relay systems is a plus.

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

For this role, we anticipate paying $125,000 - $165,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).