candi solar

Asset Data Acquisition Engineer

candi solar

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sandton • South Africa

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Tech Stack

PythonSQL

About the role

  • Setup and management of data acquisition hardware & infrastructure from the plants to the data servers.
  • Examples of hardware include data loggers, meters, sensors, PLC’s, site networking & telecommunications, routers.
  • Utilizing a variety of communication protocols between the hardware types and the transfer of data to and from servers and other remotely connected hardware.
  • Data specification compliance, validity, integrity and delivery consistency
  • Plant power controller setup between solar, Inverter, generator and battery hybrid system options where applicable.
  • Support the Asset Management team in resolving plant issues.
  • Primary interface between local Asset management team and global Asset Intelligence team on data acquisition topics, issues and related systems development
  • Support local and global Data Intelligence systems development projects where applicable.

Requirements

  • Relevant Tertiary Qualification (BTech / BEng / Energy Systems / Data Science / Networking)
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controllers and data loggers and industrial automation
  • Interest in hands-on IT systems / SCADA / Industrial Automations systems work (occasionally in the field)
  • Highly analytical and able to manually complement data sets.
  • Interest in programming code and how software contributes to a more sustainable energy supply
  • Training and skills in Data Analytics and Engineering is a plus
  • Familiarity with SQL and Python is a plus
  • Desire to work in an international environment, sharing ideas and learnings across borders and cultures
Benefits
  • Flexibility to work from home on a regular basis (hybrid work)
  • Occasional travel to Candi sites and Candi offices in South Africa
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
data acquisitiondata loggersprogrammable logic controllersindustrial automationdata analyticsdata engineeringSQLPythoncommunication protocolsplant power controller setup
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillscollaborationadaptabilitycommunicationteam supportcross-cultural communicationhands-on IT systems workinterest in sustainability
Certifications
BTechBEngEnergy SystemsData ScienceNetworking