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SUMMARY
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The Controls Network Engineer supports TGW‘s external customers and internal controls commissioning teams from a network engineering standpoint. This position ensures that all customer and TGW network security and functionality requirements are satisfied during equipment-to-network communications. Additionally, the Controls Network Engineer ensures that all installed equipment can communicate with TGW’s controls network.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Assists in developing the operational technology network infrastructure, ensuring that industry best practices are followed, and operational integrity is maintained.
- Commissions network cabinets according to TGW standards to ensure efficient onsite controls commissioning.
- Implements and maintains network security measures, including firewalls, access controls, and intrusion detection systems.
- Monitors network performance, troubleshoots issues, and optimizes operations to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Terminates and tests fiber or Ethernet lines at customer sites.
- Collaborates with commissioning engineers and other members of the project team to ensure that customer requirements are satisfied, and installation is operating smoothly.
- Provides technical support and training to team members and customers as needed.
- Creates, updates, and maintains global TGW standards relating to network infrastructure.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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REQUIREMENTS
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Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
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Experience:
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Some prior experience working with industrial network installations.
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Travel:
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30 – 50% travel, domestically and internationally.
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Skills & Abilities
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- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, LAN and WLAN design, and networking security methodologies.
- Basic understanding of electrical circuits and mechanical designs; ability to read electrical drawings and mechanical drawings (AutoCAD)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Willingness and ability to travel as stated above.
- Willingness and ability to work off-shift and/or weekends as needed.
- Prior experience with industrial communication protocols and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems preferred.
- Prior experience or knowledge of Cisco Systems preferred. Cisco Certified Network Associate and/or Professional (CCNA or CCNP) certification preferred.
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Physical Requirements
- Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, push and pull
- Must be able to coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving
- Must be able to keep or regain the body’s balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
- Must be able to use hands to handle, control, feel, grasp, move and/or assemble objects, tools or controls
- Must be able to be physically active and use muscles for extended periods without getting tired or out of breath
- Requires prolonged period of standing and walking
- Must be able to climb a 70 foot fixed ladder (ladder has rest points every10ft)
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs; average lift less than 20 lbs
- Must be able to adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects
- While looking forward, must be able to see objects or movements that are off to the side
- Must be able to visually inspect machines
- Must be able to see differences between colors, shades and brightness
- Exposed to moving and/or motorized equipment, machinery, parts and electricity that require safety protocols
- Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand
- Must be able to understand the speech of others
- Must be able to hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
- Must be able to focus on one source of sound and ignore others
- Must be able to determine from which direction a sound came
- Must be able to use critical PPE correctly
- Exposed to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather based on geographic region
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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