EMS Engineer

MatchBox Consulting Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an EMS Engineer in Calgary for a permanent role. The engineer will maintain real-time systems (EMS, SCADA, infrastructure) and administer GE Habitat and OSI PI suites.

The role includes reviewing patches, deploying changes, and ensuring cyber security and CIP compliance across BES systems. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or CS, APEGA designation, and 7+ years in control systems with C/C++, Perl, Python, and PowerShell skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science or equivalent.
• APEGA designation or equivalent professional status.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in EMS/controls.
• Proficiency with C/C++, Perl, Python and PowerShell.
• Experience with energy management systems and control networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day maintenance for EMS/SCADA and real-time systems.
• Support network monitoring and security posture of the environment.
• Review patches and test software security updates for systems.
• Design and implement custom code for maintenance or business needs.
• Coordinate deployments with operations and support teams.
• Guide designers and developers to meet requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Perl

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

APEGA professional designation

Tools

GE EMS Habitat

OSI PI

CI/CD tools

Job description

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking an EMS Engineer for a permanent role with a client of ours located in Calgary.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for day-to-day maintenance of the real-time systems (such as EMS, SCADA, Infrastructure) and plant monitoring systems as well as system administration of the GE Habitat application suite along with OSI PI and third-party tools.
• Assist in networking infrastructure monitoring, such as local and wide area networking.
• Provide recommendations on changes to the environment as part of the operation and cyber security strategy.
• Actively monitor and guide designers and developers to ensure designs are understood, meeting requirements and implemented correctly.
• Review of application patches and system configurations; support testing of software security updates, such as patches and anti-virus.
• Provide code review for 3rd party developed code prior to adoption and implementation.
• Design and implement custom code to facilitate system maintenance or business requirements.
• Contribute to deployment plans and work closely with the operations and support teams during production deployments to ensure a smooth transition.
• Ensure the operations and support teams have required information to support the system.
• Assist with the development of site-based procedures for effective real-time system operation, integrity, availability, utilization, data backup, and disaster recovery.
• Execute on established cyber & physical policies and procedures across the BES systems to ensure compliance with all CIP related standards.
• Work with technical and non-technical resources to clarify and refine business requirements.
• Establish design and coding standards that align with business and architectural objectives.
• Provide technical support to coworkers, management, developers, consultants, and vendors as required.
• Define, coordinate, or execute the development, testing, and implementation of the technical solution, and validate the final product satisfies the defined requirements.
• Perform objective analyses of data and processes and develop recommendations.
• In consultation and collaboration with the EMS Specialist Engineer, provide technical solutions and design recommendations to EMS Manager.
• Input into scheduling and costing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designation from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in Alberta (APEGA) or equivalent.
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Programming experience in C/C++, Perl, Python, and PowerShell.
• Control System Experience including Energy Management Systems, Remote Terminal Units, IED’s.
• Experience with system integration and management.
• Knowledge of power system software applications, tools, and industry best practices.
• Experience with GE EMS habitat and application suite is preferred.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, and code management an asset.

About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.