Technical Lead - SCADA Implementation (Hybrid)

Technical Lead – SCADA Implementation

Our client, a local distribution company that currently provides natural gas service to approximately two million people in Oregon and Southwest Washington, is looking for a Technical Lead for their Portland, Oregon location with OSI Monarch (AspenTech software platform) implementation experience. In this role, you will be managing the technical delivery to meet the project technical and functional requirements. The role will require a self-motivated, detail oriented, quality driven, team focused professional. Remote work is ok, but some in-office time will be required for developing relationships and coordinating with project staff. The role will require periodic travel.

This role is a hybrid, 2-year contract position. If you believe this position aligns with your professional skills and goals, we would like to hear from you!

Location: Portland, OR (minimum 2 days in office)

Key Responsibilities for Technical Lead:

• Lead the technical SCADA implementation of the Aspen Tech Gas Control Room Platform and SCADA systems.
• Provide hands-on expertise in SCADA architecture, including redundancy, failover mechanisms, and high-availability designs.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, system blueprints, and integration roadmaps.
• Communicate technical concepts and progress to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Ensure stakeholder requirements are captured, documented, and incorporated into the solution design.
• Provide partnership, and collaboration with the Utility client’s SCADA engineering team, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Compliance teams.
• Facilitate coordination among internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with technical and operational goals.
• Identify potential risks associated with the implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure system reliability and security are addressed during the execution phase.
• Mentor and guide technical team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams to ensure sustainable system operations post-implementation.
• Work in collaboration with technical SMEs and Administrators, Project management and Change Management team members during working hours (7:00am – 4:00pm PST).
• Attend and actively participate in end user site validation sessions along with business site owners, Technical SMEs, PMs, Change Management team members.

Requirements for Technical Lead:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in technical leadership roles, preferably in SCADA system implementations or control room technologies.
• 3+ years of SCADA experience delivering instrumentation and control system implementation projects.
• Experience with OSI Monarch AspenTech software in electric or gas (gas is preferred but not required).
• Experience with typical project management tools including schedules, risk registers, and logs for change management.
• Expertise in database management and real-time data analytics associated with SCADA systems.

Experience with the following:

• Allen-Bradley ControlLogix & CompactLogix Programmable Logic Controllers
• Rockwell FactoryTalk, HMI systems
• Operational Technology (OT) systems, including virtual servers and networks
• Design-build project implementation
• Working with a control system integrator
• Managing team members in multiple remote locations
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in risk assessment and mitigation in large-scale technology projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Ability to lead work effort with little day to day supervision. Ability to work through ambiguity and escalate issues to maintain project momentum.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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