Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. The EMS Deployment Engineer is responsible for deploying, configuring, and supporting Ignition-based Energy Management Systems for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects, ensuring reliable system visibility and control during commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and support Ignition-based EMS/SCADA platforms for BESS projects
- Support commissioning activities including EMS bring-up, system integration testing, SAT, and early operational support
- Configure Ignition gateways, tags, UDTs, alarms, historian, and visualization components
- Integrate EMS with Siemens PLCs, PCS, BMS, meters, protection relays, and site networks
- Support data acquisition, control workflows, and site-level dashboards for commissioning and operations
- Troubleshoot EMS, data, and communications issues under commissioning timelines
- Collaborate closely with Controls Engineers, Network Engineers, Deployment Engineers, and Field Commissioning teams
- Support FATs, site commissioning, and handover to Service and Operations teams
- Assist in developing standardized EMS templates, screen sets, tag models, and deployment procedures
- Review and validate EMS documentation, configurations, and as-built deliverables
- Travel to project sites during deployment and commissioning phases as required
Skills
- Hands-on experience deploying and supporting Ignition (Inductive Automation) in OT or industrial environments
- Experience configuring tags, UDTs, alarms, historians, and visualization in Ignition
- Experience integrating EMS/SCADA platforms with PLCs and field devices
- Strong understanding of OT systems and industrial communications
- Ability to troubleshoot across EMS, controls, and networking boundaries
- Comfortable working in fast-paced commissioning environments with evolving requirements
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required
- Direct, hands-on Ignition deployment experience is required
- Ability to travel to project sites 30-40% as needed
- Experience with utility-scale BESS, renewables, power generation, or substation environments
- Familiarity with Siemens PLCs and Modbus TCP / IEC 61850 (high-level understanding)
- Experience supporting commissioning teams on live sites
- Knowledge of OT cybersecurity fundamentals
- Experience working with EPCs, OEMs, and customer stakeholders
Benefits
- Annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
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