Operations SCADA Engineer

BluEarth Renewables; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BluEarth Renewables in Calgary is seeking an experienced SCADA/OT engineer to support plant operations and modernization initiatives across the fleet. You will investigate, diagnose, and resolve issues in SCADA and OT systems, and collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve reliability.

The role requires 5+ years in utility-scale environments, a relevant engineering degree, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years supporting, maintaining, configuring, or implementing SCADA and OT systems in power/utility environments.
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories RTAC RTUs preferred.
• Experience with scripting, automation, data integration, or software concepts preferred.
• Experience in wind, solar, or hydro renewable power generation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues affecting SCADA, OT, and data systems across the fleet.
• Perform root cause analysis of system failures, data quality issues, and incidents.
• Support operations in remote troubleshooting and onsite OT issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, maintainability, and efficiency.
• Support lifecycle planning and obsolescence management of OT assets.
• Develop and maintain SCADA standards, documentation, and support practices.
• Provide OT expertise to Engineering, Asset Management, and EPC contractors during projects.

Skills

SCADA systems

OT networking

Root cause analysis

System integration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

SEL RTAC RTUs

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support & Reliability

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues affecting plant and control room SCADA systems, OT infrastructure, communication networks, and operational data systems.
• Perform root cause analysis of system failures, communication issues, data quality concerns, and operational incidents.
• Support operations teams in restoring service and resolving OT issues through remote troubleshooting and onsite support as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, maintainability, and operational effectiveness.
• Support lifecycle planning and obsolescence management of SCADA and OT assets.

Fleet Improvement & Standardization

• Develop and deploy standardized SCADA, HMI, alarm management, reporting, and OT solutions across the fleet.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives aimed at improving reliability, consistency, operational efficiency, maintainability, and cybersecurity.
• Support modernization and technology refresh programs for OT systems and infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain SCADA standards, documentation, and support practices.

Project & Engineering Support

• Support the configuration, testing, deployment, and modification of SCADA systems associated with operational improvement projects, upgrade, and obsolescence initiatives.
• Provide OT expertise to Engineering, Asset Management, Operations, and EPC contractors during project execution, commissioning, and handover activities.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, automation/controls engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting, maintaining, configuring, or implementing SCADA and OT systems in power generation, utilities, industrial automation, or similar critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience configuring and developing Inductive Automation Ignition based systems and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) RTAC RTUs is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with scripting, automation, data integration, or software development concepts is preferred.
• Experience with wind, solar, or hydro renewable power generation is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of SCADA, OT, communications and operational data systems.
• Strong understanding of SCADA architectures, communication systems, OT networking, and system integration principles.
• Ability to support operational systems while leading reliability, standardization, modernization, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Effective communication and collaboration with operations, engineering, vendors, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, ownership, and ability to manage competing operational and project priorities.

Characteristics

• Passionate about contributing to a positive work environment and development of company culture.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to contribute and collaborate in an energetic and dynamic team environment.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, stay motivated, and take initiative to provide results.
• High degree of professionalism with a strong work ethic.
• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Enthusiasm for both the job and BluEarth’s initiatives and vision.
• Ability to travel to operating sites in Canada and the US is required.