What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subject Matter Expert III- SCADA Specialist position at Chugach Government Solutions?
About Us:
The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.
At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!
If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!
Position Location:
When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.
The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.
At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!
If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!
The specialist must be dedicated to this effort and be physically located in the Kodiak, Alaska area for a minimum duration of one (1) year.
Job Overview:
The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / SCADA Specialist is the primary technical lead responsible for hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle modernization of the base's critical Operational Technology (OT) and Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS). The specialist ensures the continuous and secure operation of critical utility plants and building automation systems.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties:
- Lead phased upgrades and replacement of legacy programmable controllers, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and obsolete field devices with modern, supported architectures.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and modernize FRCS and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure throughout the installation.
- Manage, program, and troubleshoot SCADA environments and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) supporting critical infrastructure systems including Potable Water, Wastewater, Steam, HVAC, and utility plant operations.
- Integrate and consolidate disparate building automation and HVAC control systems into centralized monitoring and control platforms.
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and DNP3 to ensure reliable communications between field devices, controllers, and supervisory systems.
- Coordinate directly with facility engineers and contractors on the installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of control system hardware and infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot physical operational technology environments including sensors, actuators, motor control centers (MCCs), low-voltage field wiring, and associated control equipment.
- Maintain, update, and manage technical documentation including control schematics, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), network architecture diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, and process flow narratives.
- Provide technical support during outages, maintenance actions, modernization efforts, and operational emergencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to adhere to contract requirements.
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Ability to comply with company policies and procedures
Mandatory:
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have a Secret clearance or higher.
- Minimum of (8) years of related ICS/SCADA or Operational Technology (OT) experience.
- Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and DNP3.
- Experience supporting Windows Server 2016, Linux, VMware vCenter, and Hyper-V environments.
- Familiarity with DoD security and system compliance requirements preferred.
- Preferably holds industry-recognized IIT, networking, or security certifications such as CompTIA Security , CISSP, CCNA, or GIAC certifications related to ICS/SCADA environments.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electronics, or related technical field preferred; equivalent military or industry training may be substituted.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Up to 20% CONUS/OCONUS travel.
- Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass a pre-hire background and drug screen.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to carry material/equipment up to (<40lbs.)
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Must be able to climb on a ladder.
Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.
Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.