What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEIS2.0 Engineer (Cloud-based Energy Monitoring Platform) position at Hanwha Convergence USA?
Company Overview
Hanwha Convergence is a leading provider of operations and maintenance (O&M) services for solar and energy storage systems. We leverage our industry-leading IT and engineering capabilities to deliver innovative smart factory solutions, ensuring our clients benefit from integrated control and monitoring systems.
Platform Description:
HEIS2.0 is a cloud-based energy monitoring integrated platform that was developed by Hanwha Convergence. HEIS2.0 is composed of HEIS.UEP (Utility Energy Platform), HEIS O&M (Operation and Maintenance), and new features are coming that include integrated Power Plant Controller, Energy Management System and Battery Management systems.
DUTIES:
· Lead and manage HEIS projects with available resources for successful projects completion on time and within budget.
· Develop business opportunities for potential as well as current clients.
· Collaborate with R&D, O&M, Business Development, Strategy & Operation, System Solutions team members to provide HEIS2.0 solutions to the market.
· HEIS and/or other monitoring platform research, investigate, analyze and HEIS design support for R&D team located in South Korea for purpose of continuous development and improvement.
· Support the development of HEIS application, consisting of creating or modifying graphical screens for real-time data, historical trends, alarm management, interfaces for set point entry, manual, and others.
· Support internal O&M team to utilize HEIS efficiently and provide training if/when required.
· Lead integration of new and/or existing O&M projects to connect HEIS collaborating with SCADA engineer and/or client.
· Propose technical solutions to internal/external clients for HEIS and prepare a quotation including BOM and man-hour planning if required.
· Perform technical presentations to clients of HEIS2.0 demonstrating capabilities and bring feedback to the development team.
· Mentor and train the less experienced engineers and technicians.
· Perform other duties and/or tasks as required.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
· Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering preferred.
· Minimum 5 years’ direct experience in cloud-based renewal energy monitoring platform industry.
· Strong knowledge of SCADA networks using; Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, Ethernet TCP/IP, MQTT.
· Strong knowledge of industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.
· Ability to solve problems and identify root causes as a part of investigation.
· In-depth understanding of power plant operating procedures and control system interaction with governing bodies such as: Regional Compliance Entities, Independent System Operators (CAISO, ERCOT experience preferred), Transmission Operators, and Generator Operators.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
· Ability to communicate effectively in English.
· Communication in Korean is considered as an asset.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· This position is based on the office at Georgetown, TX but remote work may be considered for the perfect candidate.
· Fast paced with priorities that often change to meet current priorities.
· Travel to customer sites is required, and the ability to travel internationally with a valid passport.
· Must be legally entitled to work in the USA and prepared to travel abroad.
Hanwha Convergence is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.