Job Description
Power SCADA Tester - 6 Month Contract - On-site (Wokingham) - Inside IR35
Hamilton Barnes is seeking an experienced Power SCADA Tester to join a leading utilities company on a 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension beyond 12 months. This role involves office working, requiring 5 days per week onsite in Wokingham.
This role will focus on GE PowerOn Reliance SCADA Test Management, ensuring a smooth implementation of the product in collaboration with the customer and key partners. As a SCADA Tester, you will be responsible for managing test plans, ensuring functional coverage, and maintaining high testing standards across the project life cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead SCADA Test Management, ensuring successful validation and transition.
* Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and scenarios for GE PowerOn Reliance SCADA.
* Ensure third-party suppliers meet client delivery requirements through test assurance.
* Collaborate with Product Owners, SCADA SMEs, and business testers to define and capture test requirements.
* Track and report test progress using JIRA/XRAY.
* Identify and mitigate risks/issues related to SCADA testing.
* Support problem-solving activities, ensuring any identified issues are resolved effectively.
* Ensure testing is conducted according to a centralized test strategy.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in GE PowerOn Reliance SCADA and Transmission SCADA systems.
* Strong understanding of SCADA, EMS, and PoR components.
* Hands-on experience with configuration, automation, system tracing, and alarm setups.
* Proficiency in PL/SQL, Shell, PFL, Perl Scripting.
* Experience integrating PoR with corporate applications.
* Ability to set up PoR Application and Database Servers, Historian DB, and Proxy Servers.
* Familiarity with SCADA simulation tools (eg, SimSCADA).
* Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments.
* Expertise in developing test plans, cases, acceptance, and transition strategies.
* Experience working with electric distribution operational systems.
Contract Details:
* Duration: 6 months (Strong Extension Potential)
* Location: 100% On-site in Wokingham
* Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)
* Start Date: ASAP
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