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SCADA - Network Field Technician

Terabase Energy • Woodland, CA

Associate Posted March 28, 2026 Job link

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The SCADA Technician will be responsible for supporting the configuration, troubleshooting and commissioning of instrumentation, communications and SCADA devices during equipment production and on-site after equipment delivery, as required.
The technician will support continuous improvement and operational excellence for instrumentation, communications and SCADA-related systems and equipment to achieve zero-failure rate.
The SCADA Technician will be responsible for the following:
SCADA and MET Assembly
Assembly/build of SCADA racks and MET Stations
Wiring of instrumentation and rack components per design.
Supporting inventory management
Stacking and setting up devices on the rack or MET station as needed
Configuring network and instrumentation devices based on provided design and configuration requirements
Read and understand network device manual for device set up and configuration
Factory Acceptance Testing
Set up FAT environment for customers and Terabase's engineering teams to conduct the FAT for the equipment.
Generate documentation related to the equipment assemblies and testing outcomes.
Support with troubleshooting of network issues and device connectivity issues.
A knowledge of Putty and Wireshark is a plus.
On-Site commissioning and warranty support
Travel to sites in different locations of the US to complete pre-commissioning and commissioning activities or warranty support activities, including but not limited to:
Powering up SCADA, MET station and field network equipment
Support establishing remote connectivity to the site
Inspecting installations and completing pre-commissioning and commissioning documentation
Troubleshoot device and network communications issues
Help resolve and document warranty claims

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Requirements

Travel 40-60%
IT Certifications (A+) and (Network+) or (Cisco CCNA) or min 2 years of relative experience.
Ability to troubleshoot Network layers 1,2 issues effectively including capture packets and analyze it.
Ability to carry heavy equipment for inventory management and assembly of racks and MET stations.
Ability to follow safety standards and protocols.
Solid understanding of fiber and Ethernet technologies, protocols, and patching.
Solid understanding of Network LAN protocols TCP/IP, LLDP, CDP, STP, ICMP, ARP, DNS, DHCP.
Ability to communicate with team members.
Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850 and ICCP.

Preferred Skills

A knowledge of Putty and Wireshark is a plus.
IT Certifications (A+) and (Network+) or (Cisco CCNA) or min 2 years of relative experience.
Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850 and ICCP.
Ability to troubleshoot Network layers 3 issues effectively including capturing packets and analyzing them.
RTAC or PLC programming experience, including structured text and function blocks.
Experience in SCADA development, Ignition experience a plus.
Experience in setting up virtual machines on physical servers.
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
OSHA and NFPA 70E certifications are a plus.

Education

(Not required) – IT Certifications (A+) and (Network+) or (Cisco CCNA) or min 2 years of relative experience.

About the Role:
The SCADA Technician will be responsible for supporting the configuration, troubleshooting and commissioning of instrumentation, communications and SCADA devices during equipment production and on-site after equipment delivery, as required. The technician will support continuous improvement and operational excellence for instrumentation, communications and SCADA-related systems and equipment to achieve zero-failure rate.
Key Responsibilities:

The SCADA Technician will be responsible for the following:
SCADA and MET Assembly
Assembly/build of SCADA racks and MET Stations
Wiring of instrumentation and rack components per design.
Supporting inventory management
Stacking and setting up devices on the rack or MET station as needed
Configuring network and instrumentation devices based on provided design and configuration requirements
Read and understand network device manual for device set up and configuration
Factory Acceptance Testing
Set up FAT environment for customers and Terabase's engineering teams to conduct the FAT for the equipment.
Generate documentation related to the equipment assemblies and testing outcomes.
Support with troubleshooting of network issues and device connectivity issues. A knowledge of Putty and Wireshark is a plus.
On-Site commissioning and warranty support
Travel to sites in different locations of the US to complete pre-commissioning and commissioning activities or warranty support activities, including but not limited to:
Powering up SCADA, MET station and field network equipment
Support establishing remote connectivity to the site
Inspecting installations and completing pre-commissioning and commissioning documentation
Troubleshoot device and network communications issues
Help resolve and document warranty claims
Requirements
Required Skills Requirements:

Travel 40-60%
IT Certifications (A+) and (Network+) or (Cisco CCNA) or min 2 years of relative experience.
Ability to troubleshoot Network layers 1,2 issues effectively including capture packets and analyze it.
Ability to carry heavy equipment for inventory management and assembly of racks and MET stations.
Ability to follow safety standards and protocols.
Solid understanding of fiber and Ethernet technologies, protocols, and patching.
Solid understanding of Network LAN protocols TCP/IP, LLDP, CDP, STP, ICMP, ARP, DNS, DHCP.
Ability to communicate with team members.
Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850 and ICCP.
Nice To Have Skills

Ability to troubleshoot Network layers 3 issues effectively including capturing packets and analyzing them.
RTAC or PLC programming experience, including structured text and function blocks.
Experience in SCADA development, Ignition experience a plus.
Experience in setting up virtual machines on physical servers.
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
OSHA and NFPA 70E certifications are a plus.
Benefits
Compensation And Benefits
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The anticipated range for this role is $30-$40 per hour. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be lower or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Generous time off and holiday policy
Remote flexibility
Flexible time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Career progression
401k match
Stock options
Home office set up allowance
And much more!
Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.
Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at careers@terabase.energy with any staffing-related inquiries.