SCADA Program Analyst/Engineer

TRANS-NORTHERN PIPELINES

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of programming experience.
  • Post-secondary education in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Strong programming skills in C++, C#, VB, and SQL.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated time management skills for handling multiple tasks effectively.
  • Safety-minded decision-making regarding SCADA operations.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, maintain, and update SCADA systems, including databases and system settings.
  • Monitor system performance and perform routine maintenance, including software updates and health checks.
  • Integrate SCADA systems with business applications to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot SCADA issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for SCADA configurations and processes.
  • Develop user guides and resources for effective SCADA system navigation.
  • Identify opportunities for system improvement and contribute to continuous enhancement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options including remote and hybrid setups.
  • Comprehensive company-paid benefits package.
  • Defined Benefit pension and savings plan with matching.
  • Generous vacation and additional paid time-off days.
  • Support for EITs pursuing Professional Engineering designation.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

Play a key role in keeping critical pipeline operations safe, reliable, and connected. As a key member reporting to the Manager, Engineering Systems, you will support the safe operation and reliable performance of our Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. In this role, you will be accountable for monitoring, troubleshooting, and analyzing SCADA systems, as well as assisting with system configuration and maintenance and working with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency. If you enjoy solving technical problems, working across teams, and finding practical ways to improve systems, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Configure, maintain, and update SCADA systems, including databases, tags, and system settings.
  • Monitor system performance and complete routine maintenance, including software updates, patches, and system health checks.
  • Integrate SCADA systems with business and operational applications, including accounting, scheduling, and other systems.
  • Troubleshoot SCADA issues and identify solutions in partnership with Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Field Services, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate and current documentation for SCADA configurations, processes, procedures, and system changes.
  • Develop user guides, manuals, and other resources to help users effectively navigate and use SCADA functionality.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for SCADA operations and maintenance.
  • Coordinate system changes through the Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring changes are reviewed, documented, and approved.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements and deliver effective SCADA integrations and improvements.
  • Provide technical guidance and respond to stakeholder questions and system-related needs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, efficiency, functionality, and performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor developments in SCADA technology, industry practices, and emerging solutions to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Apply established cybersecurity standards and procedures to protect SCADA systems from unauthorized access, threats, and disruption.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must-haves (minimum requirements):
  • 3 years of programming experience.
  • Post-secondary education in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or a related discipline.
  • Strong programming skills for C++, C#, VB, and SQL.
  • Exceptional communication (verbal and written), analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • A safety mindset to guide decision-making in SCADA and support system programming and maintenance, considering the impact on safety, the environment, dependability, and people.
  • Ability to think critically, evaluate complicated data sets, and spot patterns or trends to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve difficulties.
  • Alignment with our values of safety above all else, respect, trust, results focused, decisiveness, and lifelong learning.

Preference for:
  • SCADA software experience (AVEVA OASyS DNA).
  • Software and hardware experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Richmond Hill office, located at 310-45 Vogell Road.
  • Flexible to provide some after-hours support.
  • This role will support EITs working towards attaining your Professional Engineering designation.
  • Collaborating with exceptional teammates to make a positive impact.
  • Remote and hybrid work options available for many positions.
  • Competitive [JA1] base salary and an annual incentive program with a pay for performance philosophy.
  • Comprehensive company-paid benefits package.
  • Rewarding Defined Benefit pension and Savings Plan with a matching component.
  • Comprehensive time-off policy offering a generous allocation of vacation days, as well as additional company-designated and flexible days off.

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