Operations Engineer

Socket.dev; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive plans

Comprehensive employee benefits

4 weeks vacation

Health days for wellbeing

Personal development days

Job summary

Sitka Power is seeking an Operations Engineer to support the technical operation and continuous improvement of our renewable generation fleet across Canada. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate maintenance while building analytics tools from historian data.

This hands‑on role blends field diagnostics with desk‑based modeling and dashboard development to improve asset availability and reporting. Hybrid Calgary location with travel across Canada.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technologist diploma with preference given to Mechanical or Electrical disciplines.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a professional engineer or technologist in the applicable Canadian jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial environment with preference given to experience in hydro, wind, solar PV, or battery energy storage.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial equipment; rotating equipment experience, including turbines, generators, pumps, or similar assets, is preferred.
• Experience with industrial control systems (SCADA, DCS, or PLC environments).
• Experience using data historians, dashboards, or similar data tools for equipment troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage or support capital and outage projects, including scheduling and contractor coordination.
• Valid provincial driver\'s license in good standing.
• Ability to travel to operating sites across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment and control system issues across run‑of‑river hydro, solar, wind, and battery storage facilities
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and performance deviations, and see corrective actions through to closure
• Coordinate maintenance activities with site personnel and third‑party service providers
• Hold OEMs and contractors accountable to scope, schedule, warranty terms, and quality of work
• Support outage planning and execution, including scheduling, contractor coordination, and return to service
• Use historian and SCADA data to investigate events, quantify production losses, and support availability reporting
• Maintain and improve existing dashboards and analytical tools supporting equipment monitoring, diagnostics, and performance analysis
• Apply and maintain the fleet's availability and production‑loss reporting methodology, and support its continued development
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual reporting effort and improve data accuracy
• Identify operational changes that could improve asset financial performance, and quantify the opportunity
• Contribute to the development of asset management plans for the operating fleet
• Support due diligence, technical assessments, and engineering reviews related to operations or development opportunities

Skills

Rotating equipment experience

SCADA/DCS/PLC experience

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Python/SQL for reporting

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Technologist diploma

Tools

Canary Labs / Axiom historian

CMMS

Job description

About Sitka Power

Sitka Power is a renewable energy company committed to powering a sustainable future. Our goal is to build, own, and operate a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects across Canada, including solar, wind, hydro, and battery storage.

Job Description

Sitka Power is seeking an Operations Engineer to support the technical operation and continuous improvement of our generation fleet. This role blends traditional plant engineering responsibilities, including equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and maintenance coordination, with a growing analytics and automation mandate. This includes developing tools that use historian data to detect equipment anomalies, predict faults, and streamline regulatory and operational reporting.

This is an ideal role for a hands‑on engineer or technologist who is equally comfortable in the field diagnosing equipment issues and at a desk building analytical models or dashboards from historian data.

Why This Role Matters

Reliable operations are central to Sitka Power’s ability to deliver clean energy safely, efficiently, and responsibly. In this role, you will help turn field observations and operating data into practical improvements that increase asset availability, reduce downtime, improve reporting, and support better operational decisions across a growing renewable energy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Field and Equipment

• Troubleshoot equipment and control system issues across run‑of‑river hydro, solar, wind, and battery storage facilities
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and performance deviations, and see corrective actions through to closure
• Coordinate maintenance activities with site personnel and third‑party service providers
• Hold OEMs and contractors accountable to scope, schedule, warranty terms, and quality of work
• Support outage planning and execution, including scheduling, contractor coordination, and return to service

Performance and Reporting

• Use historian and SCADA data to investigate events, quantify production losses, and support availability reporting
• Maintain and improve existing dashboards and analytical tools supporting equipment monitoring, diagnostics, and performance analysis
• Apply and maintain the fleet's availability and production‑loss reporting methodology, and support its continued development
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual reporting effort and improve data accuracy
• Identify operational changes that could improve asset financial performance, and quantify the opportunity

Asset Management

• Contribute to the development of asset management plans for the operating fleet
• Support due diligence, technical assessments, and engineering reviews related to operations or development opportunities

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Engineering degree or technologist diploma with preference given to Mechanical or Electrical disciplines
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a professional engineer or technologist in the applicable Canadian jurisdiction
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial environment with preference given to experience in hydro, wind, solar PV, or battery energy storage
• Demonstrated experience with industrial equipment; rotating equipment experience, including turbines, generators, pumps, or similar assets, is preferred
• Experience with industrial control systems (SCADA, DCS, or PLC environments)
• Experience using data historians, dashboards, or similar data tools for equipment troubleshooting and performance analysis
• Strong root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage or support capital and outage projects, including scheduling and contractor coordination
• Valid provincial driver's licence in good standing
• Ability to travel to operating sites across Canada

Preferred

• Wind: drivetrain and gearbox systems, hydraulic power units, yaw and pitch systems, converters, and blade inspection or repair campaigns
• Hydro: governors, runners, intakes, trash racks, penstocks, and water licence and flow compliance
• Solar and storage: tracker systems, inverters, BESS operation, and associated protection and controls
• Working knowledge of Canary Labs / Axiom historian platforms, or equivalent
• Experience with a CMMS system
• Working knowledge of scripting or data analysis tools such as Python or SQL for reporting and analysis
• Exposure to condition monitoring and predictive analytics as it applies to equipment health

Our Organizational Competencies:

• Team Player – You build on the strengths and synergy of a group or groups by fostering trust, cooperation, and teamwork to achieve shared goals.
• Driven – You strive to continuously move the team and organization forward with energy and enthusiasm while effectively maintaining focus on broader goals and objectives.
• Forward Thinking – You inspire others towards a shared vision, taking a proactive and long‑term approach to solving problems and creating value for the organization.
• Strong Financial and Business Acumen – You have strong reasoning skills, combined with strategic thinking and creativity. A hands‑on problem solver with a strong, practical business sense and a proven ability to understand and interpret complex issues quickly and accurately.
• Communicates Effectively – You communicate in an engaging and respectful way to a wide variety of groups, delivering convincing and meaningful messages that leave a positive impact.
• Change Agility – You energize and alert others to the need for specific changes while taking responsibility for adapting to new and different ways of doing things while operating in a climate of uncertainty.
• Develops Potential – You are a champion of personal and professional development, actively contributing to the learning and growth of others in the organization.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Sitka Power believes in the strength of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce and environment where all employees feel welcome and free to be their authentic selves. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other protected grounds.

If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Sitka.

Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

What We Offer

• Salary: $95,000-$115,000 depending on experience
• Performance‑based Incentive Plans
• Comprehensive employee benefit plan
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Vacation: 4 weeks (20 days)
• Health Days: 4 days that can be used towards physical or mental health leave
• Personal Development Days: 3 days that can be used for professional or personal development and growth
• Location: Calgary (hybrid). Candidates in BC and ON will also be considered for remote work.
• Travel: 10‑20% expected with occasional after‑hours support for operations

If you are passionate about renewable energy and automation, excited about learning, and want to make a significant impact in your workplace - we encourage you to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.