Scada Engineer Or Analyst

SCADA Engineer or AnalystLocation: Calgary, Alberta
Raise is currently hiring a permanent, full-time SCADA Engineer or Analyst on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System.
DescriptionThe SCADA Engineer or Analyst to join our client’s team which is responsible for the support and management of the Energy Management Systems’ (EMS) real-time data portfolio. In this position, you will be an integral part of the Operations Systems Data Management team in supporting the real-time operations of the Alberta Electrical Grid.
This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package.
Responsibilities
Design, configure, test, implement, document, troubleshoot, and maintain systems that support real-time control environments, including hardware, communications, telemetry, and operating system software.
Optimize system control and monitoring applications specific to project design and operating requirements.
Support connections to the grid of transmission and generation projects:
Review technical documents, standards, and single-line diagrams to develop SCADA
requirements for the ’s power system model.
Work with internal and external personnel to implement, test, and validate data
Understand project process and methodologies
Manage baseline EMS functionality and provide 7 x 24 on-call support for real-time operations, including incident and problem management related to:
SCADA data configuration and quality
SCADA Wide Area Network (WAN) and telecommunications links
Support of protocols including DNP3 and ICCP
Support and operation of Automatic Generation Control
Support and manage North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)/Security standards compliance, both internally and externally
Support key internal business users of EMS data and perform technical data analysis
Provide project input, testing, validation, and support of key initiatives.
Interface with IT team for incident/problem management, monitoring service level expectations and agreements, and joint project implementation and support
Qualifications
5 to 7 years of experience in a relevant electrical utility or Power Systems related discipline
In-depth knowledge of complex control systems applications used in a real-time operating environment and excellent problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting the SCADA systems, with a working knowledge of telecommunications and network infrastructure
Understanding power system network modeling and able to demonstrate working knowledge of GE EMS software, and/or have experience with advanced application systems is considered an asset
Power Systems engineering, electric utility experience, or familiarity with the operation of the power market is considered an asset
Understanding of Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) is also an asset
Education and Certifications
Diploma in electrical engineering technology, a bachelor’s degree in an applicable IT or
engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Information
Note - The worksite for this role requires the ability to travel to a location in NW Calgary that is not accessible by public transit
Our client offers
Pension: Contribution of 13% of employee’s base salary into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Benefits: Flexible benefits plan that provides employees with options to select appropriate benefits coverage. This flexibility allows an employee to tailor their benefits according to their individual/family needs.
Days off (annually):
Vacation days: based on years of direct and indirect work experience upon time of hire (eligibility ranges from 3-5 weeks)
Flex days: 12 flex days
Fixed days: 4 additional office closure days
Looking for meaningful work? We can help!Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
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