Field SCADA Engineer
Field SCADA Engineer
About the Role:
The Field SCADA Engineer is responsible for the deployment, commissioning, and validation of Ignition SCADA systems in mission-critical data centre environments. This is a field-focused and client-facing role, requiring extensive travel (50-60%) to support onsite and remote implementation activities.
The engineer works closely with development teams to deploy SCADA packages, conduct point-to-point verification, perform commissioning activities, and ensure successful system turnover to customers. This position emphasises hands-on deployment support rather than development, ensuring that engineered solutions function correctly in production environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Field Deployment & Commissioning
- Travels to client sites (50-60%) to support deployment and commissioning of Ignition SCADA systems for data centre BMS and EPMS applications
- Executes point-to-point verification of SCADA graphics, data points, alarms, and control sequences to ensure accuracy and compliance with design specifications
- Conducts onsite testing and validation of Perspective projects, HMIs, and visualisation systems during commissioning phases
- Supports commissioning teams during system integration, functional testing, and performance verification activities
System Validation & Quality Assurance
- Performs user acceptance testing (UAT) and interface validation to ensure SCADA systems meet client requirements and operational standards
- Verifies proper functionality of graphics templates, custom components, interactive visualisations, and 3D floorplans in deployed environments
- Validates data integration between front-end interfaces and back-end systems (PLCs, databases, historians)
- Tests alarm functionality, trend displays, and real-time data presentation across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms
- Troubleshoots visualisation issues, display errors, and user interface problems in live production settings
Client Support & Turnover
- Works directly with clients to demonstrate system functionality and provide hands-on training during turnover activities
- Assists clients with user acceptance processes and addresses questions or concerns during go-live phases
- Provides technical support and troubleshooting assistance during and after system deployment
- Coordinates with development teams to implement field-identified corrections or adjustments to SCADA packages
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
- Documents commissioning activities, point verification results, and system configurations for project closeout
- Creates punch lists and tracks resolution of field issues identified during deployment
- Provides feedback to development teams on field performance and user experience observations
- Maintains accurate records of as-built conditions and field modifications for client turnover packages
Qualifications:
Required
- 3+ years of experience with Ignition SCADA systems, particularly Ignition Perspective, in field deployment or commissioning roles
- Hands-on experience with point-to-point verification, commissioning, and validation of SCADA/BMS systems
- Strong understanding of Ignition Perspective interfaces, graphics, templates, and visualisation components
- Experience working with PLCs, communication protocols, and data integration in operational environments
- Proven troubleshooting skills for resolving interface, data connectivity, and display issues in the field
- Ability to work independently onsite with minimal supervision during commissioning and turnover activities
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills for training, demonstrations, and issue resolution
- Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing and verification processes
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50-60%, including potential for extended site assignments
- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel domestically (and internationally as needed)
Preferred
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience with data centre or mission-critical facility BMS/EPMS systems
- Familiarity with SQL databases, historians (e.g., Canary, Ignition Historian), and MQTT protocols
- Knowledge of user role-based access, security configurations, and dashboard customisation
- Experience with remote support tools and methodologies
- Understanding of construction and commissioning processes in large-scale facilities
- Background in user acceptance testing and quality assurance methodologies
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