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Technical Manager
Houston, TX, US
Source: Power Factors careers · View original posting
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ABOUT POWER FACTORS
Power Factors is a software and solutions provider leading the next generation of clean energy with Unity, one of the most extensive and widely deployed Renewable Energy Management Suites (REMS) in the market.
With over 300 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets managed worldwide across more than 600 customers and 18,000 sites, Power Factors manages 25% of the world's renewable energy data*.
Power Factors' Unity REMS supports the entire energy value chain, from monitoring and controls to market analytics. Through open, data-driven applications, renewable energy stakeholders can collaborate, automate critical processes, and make informed decisions to maximize asset performance and business outcomes.
With deep domain expertise and AI-powered insights delivered at scale, Power Factors helps organizations optimize assets, unlock growth, and make smarter decisions as the world rapidly transitions to clean energy.
Power Factors fights climate change with code.
Outside of China and India.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are now looking for a Technical Manager to complete our dynamic global team (projects covering the North American region). As part of the SCADA Delivery team, the Technical Manager's primary responsibility is the engineering, configuration and commissioning of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and Utility-scale SCADA systems for Renewable Power Systems (mainly PV, BESS & Hybrid).
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with local team members, as well as interact on a regular basis with other company resources, experts and management located in other parts of the world.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Create design documentation and drawings for the SCADA system on the PV plant
- Provide technical assistance to the customers (EPC's, installers) to ensure the proper installation of the SCADA system
- Support the sales team with technical advice and recommendations
- Configure SCADA systems (i.e. PLC's, Remote I/O, etc.)
- Analyze new requirements and escalate them to internal teams for implementation
- Organize and execute plant commissioning tasks and generate the associated commissioning documents. Travel to project sites, as needed, to perform field commissioning.
- Assist customers with testing, troubleshooting and resolving hardware and device application problems
- Actively participate and contribute in the following areas: Developing a Quality Assurance/Quality Control plan and documentation for plants commissioning
- Training on new product hardware, settings/configuration changes, technical support
- Developing and maintaining test procedures to be performed on SCADA systems prior to shipping
- Developing processes for the handoff of projects between Engineering and Support
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
We are looking for a team member that is proactive and communicative and enjoys being a part of a tight-knit team. You feel comfortable assisting customers in understanding technical integration and networking details and thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context.
This means that you are efficient at managing multiple projects and portfolios of varying complexities and a driven by continuous learning and growth.
Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:
- 5 plus years experience as SCADA Engineer
- Good knowledge of digital, analog signals and wiring
- Knowledge of principle of operation of RES (Solar, Wind, Storage or Hybrid sites)
- Experience with Industrial protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, etc)
- Experience with PLCs
- Comfortable executing commands using the command line
- Basic knowledge of Local Networks
- Experience with SCADA applications
- Experience with Linux OS, use of terminal and shell
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- MS/BS in Electrical or Automations Engineering
- Experience in the renewable energy sector, a plus
The applicant must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time.
LIFE @ POWER FACTORS
We are an agile software development company, large enough to make an impact and small enough to move quickly within a rapidly growing industry. We are a team of passionate, innovative, and results-driven professionals committed to making the world a better place through technology and clean energy.
WHY JOIN US
By joining Power Factors, you will become part of a collaborative and mission-driven organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to renewable energy. We offer opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful impact while working alongside talented colleagues around the globe.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Equal opportunity and accommodations
Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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