Administrator, SCADA, PLC & HMI

Brookfield Asset Management Inc; Quebec; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include deploying, configuring and managing SCADA software, developing real-time screens, maintaining data, and generating reports. The candidate will collaborate with Operations to integrate new assets and data sources, and perform point testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Technologist diploma in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum two years of relevant SCADA experience in power generation is preferred.
• Experience with Unix environments and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment, configuration and management of SCADA systems.
• Develop graphical screens for real-time data, trends, alarms, and interfaces.
• Perform backups and provide data retrieval and reporting support.
• Coordinate with regional operations for asset integration and commissioning.
• Collaborate with networking and systems teams for new acquisitions.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Unix experience

Education

Technologist in Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

Computer Science

Tools

SCADA software

SQL

Visual Basic

Job description

Reporting to the SCADA Manager, the SCADA Administrator is responsible for the reliability, configuration and maintenance of the SCADA system and its related hardware and applications. The incumbent will act as a liaison for staff using SCADA at the National System Control Center and for regional operations.

Responsibilities:

• The primary role is to support the SCADA team in deploying, configuring and managing the systems:
• Support the development of SCADA software applications, consisting of creating or modifying graphical screens for real-time data, historical trends, alarm management, interfaces for set point entry and manual remote control.
• Perform system and database backups and provide user support for data retrieval and creating reports from those databases.
• Develop, maintain and validate data to meet operator requirements.
• Perform testing with regional personnel for commissioning of SCADA data points.
• Coordinate with remote assets on major SCADA projects:
• Work with Operations to develop or update points list.
• Work with Operations to integrate new assets and field devices.
• Analyze existing PLC programs or RTU databases and develop a plan to integrate new data sources into the system.
• Coordinate with the networking, systems and operations team to integrate new acquisitions into the control center.

Requirements:

• Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to view tasks logically, break them down into essential requirements, and generate a solution to meet goals.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.

Qualifications:

• Technologist in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science or a related field. Equivalent experience or training will be considered;
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience;
• Experience in the power industry (hydroelectric generating stations and wind farms);
• Technical knowledge of SCADA system operations and related subsystems, networks and protocols;
• Experience in database development, SQL and Visual Basic;
• Experience working in a UNIX environment;
• Ability to be mobile with up to 10% travel in Canada

Brookfield embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.