SCADA and System Optimization Technologist

Division: Edmonton Region Operations

Location: Edmonton, AB

Position Summary:

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Reporting to the Supervisor, SCADA and Cyber Security, the SCADA and System Optimization Technologist is responsible for the administration, maintenance, development, and support of ATCO Gas and Pipelines SCADA system, Real Time Model (RTM), Control Centre computer applications and all related sub-systems. This work is of a varied and at times complex nature, requiring troubleshooting techniques.

We’re looking for someone who cares about their work and strives for more each day. Someone who challenges the status quo, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative work environment. If you are someone who approaches work with passion, curiosity, and the courage to innovate, then this role is for you.

What You Get To Do

• Maintain changes, additions and deletions to SCADA, and historical databases.
• Maintain the SCADA graphical user interface to accurately reflect the physical pipeline system.
• Identify, investigate, analyze and resolve facility/telemetry anomalies displayed on SCADA or RTM.
• Document all aspects of work, develop system standards, develop and maintain training manuals and carry out SCADA of Control Centre Operators.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair workstations and peripheral equipment including network communications, switches, routers, firewalls, terminal servers, and printers.
• Support all aspects of SCADA or RTM operating systems including system maintenance, backups, installations, testing, trouble shooting and repair.
• Represent SCADA or RTM with electronic shop, operations, engineering, gas control, vendors, and internal customers. May supervise vendors throughout upgrades and during support.
• Troubleshoot and maintain changes, additions, and deletions to the AMR via SCADA system and support users of AMR data.
• Develop and maintain data exchanges with other systems.
• Write, test, debug, and deploy programs written in C, Visual Basic, Perl, ISQL queries.
• Write, test, debug, deploy, and support desktop and Remote Client Services (RCS) applications to provide data to internal customers.
• Support SCADA and Cybersecurity Project Managers on capital and O&M projects (i.e. provide technical input, install components, and perform testing).
• May provide direction to seasonal staff and coop students.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What you Bring:

• Computer Engineering Technologist Diploma. An Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering or other closely related Technologist Diploma supplemented with computer courses and related experience will be considered.
• Recognized by ASET as a Certified Engineering Technologist.
• Experience in Windows System administration and Active Directory maintenance would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of network and data communications hardware and software.
• A good understanding of process control, DCS, and SCADA systems would be an asset.
• Programming experience. Experience in object oriented programming would be an asset.
• Understanding of relational databases in a client-server environment, preferably in MSSQL.
• Work regularly scheduled standby and adhere to standby policies.
• May be called out to assist in emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Valid Class 5 license and use of personal vehicle required.

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Flex and Well-being days
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Closes: December 1, 2023

ATCO Natural Gas is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6,000 employees and assets of $23 billion, ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management), Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation, transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales), Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real Estate. More information can be found at www.ATCO.com. ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is administered under the ATCO Gas and Pipelines Natural Gas Employees Association Collective Agreement, Job Posting Provisions.