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Field Network Technician - Energy Storage, Data Centers

Houston💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-17 → 2026-09-27

Core

Deploy, configure, and maintain field-level OT/SCADA network infrastructure for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Role type

Field Network Technician (OT/Industrial)

Builds

Secure, resilient OT network segments for data centers and mission-critical facilities

Domain

Energy Storage, Data Centers, Industrial Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

OT/SCADA networking, industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, MQTT, OPC-UA), routing/switching, VLAN/VPN configuration, network troubleshooting, reading control architecture drawings

Preferred skills

BESS/Utility-scale solar experience, structured cabling/fiber termination, substation-grade networking, cybersecurity controls (NERC CIP, NIST 800-82)

Technologies

Cisco, Fortinet, Ubiquiti, Cradlepoint, Wireshark, SolarWinds, SCADA, EMS, RTUs, PLCs

Responsibilities

Specify and deploy routing/switching/wireless hardware; implement segmented OT networks with VLANs and firewalls; integrate industrial protocols; support commissioning of BESS/SCADA/RTUs; diagnose hardware/software/protocol issues; analyze packet flows and latency; maintain network diagrams and IP plans

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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