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We are seeking a skilled SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Developer with experience in Ignition by Inductive Automation and Python. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain SCADA systems that monitor and control industrial processes. You will be responsible for ensuring real-time data acquisition, processing, and visualization within critical systems. If you have a passion for automation, real-time systems, and leveraging your software development skills in a dynamic industrial environment, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- SCADA Development:
- Design, configure, and maintain SCADA systems to monitor and control industrial operations.
- Implement protocols like Modbus, TCP, and others for real-time data acquisition.
- Integrate SCADA systems with PLCs, RTUs, and field devices.
- Software Development:
- Develop and maintain SCADA applications using Ignition and Python.
- Create custom scripts and modules to automate workflows within the SCADA environment.
- Collaborate with system engineers to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
- Data Visualization & Reporting:
- Create real-time data visualization, dashboards, and alarm systems.
- Generate automated reports and historical data analysis.
- Collaboration & Documentation:
- Work closely with other engineers and operators to understand process control requirements.
- Develop comprehensive documentation for SCADA systems, including design, implementation, and maintenance guides.
- Provide training and technical support to end users.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Technical Skills:
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- In depth knowledge of Ignition by Inductive Automation.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC, Modbus, DNP3, etc.).
- Familiarity with PLC/RTU programming and integration.
- Experience with database systems like SQL for historical data storage and reporting.
- Additional Skills:
- Knowledge of industrial control systems and process automation.
- Ability to develop HMI (Human Machine Interface) displays for SCADA systems.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals related to SCADA systems (e.g., IP, Ethernet, VLANs).
- Additional knowledge of software and web development are a major plus.
- Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in SCADA development or a related role.
- Experience with real-time systems and data acquisition.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-based SCADA solutions.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices for industrial systems.
- Experience in sectors such as oil & gas, utilities, manufacturing, or water treatment.
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What We Do
We operate primarily under the DistributionNOW and DNOW brands as a global distributor of the oil and gas and industrial markets.
Through our growing DigitalNOW® platform, customers can leverage world-class technology across eCommerce, data management and supply chain optimization applications to solve a wide array of complex operational and product sourcing challenges to assist in maximizing their return on assets.
Our energy product offering serves the energy industry – from upstream drilling and completion, exploration and production (“E&P”), midstream infrastructure development to downstream petroleum refining and petrochemicals – as well as in other industries, such as mining, chemical processing, liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) terminals, power generation utilities and renewables. The industrial distribution end markets include engineering and construction firms that perform capital and maintenance projects for their end-user clients.
Our global product offering includes maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies, pipe, valves, fittings, flanges, gaskets, fasteners, electrical, instrumentation, artificial lift, pumping solutions, valve actuation and modular process, measurement and control equipment. We also offer procurement, warehouse and inventory management solutions as part of our supply chain and materials management offering. We have developed expertise in providing application systems, work processes, parts integration, optimization solutions and after-sales support.
Our solutions include outsourcing portions or entire functions of our customers’ procurement, warehouse and inventory management, logistics, point of issue technology, project management, business process and performance metrics reporting. We streamline our customers’ purchasing process, from requisition to procurement to payment, by digitally managing workflow, improving approval routing and providing robust reporting functionality.
