Scada Specialist - Guelph, Canada - Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar

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Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Details

Position title:

SCADA Specialist_

Reports to:

Manager_

- , _

Operations Control Centre_

Department:

Operations & Maintenance_

Direct Reports:

Nil_

Job Summary

The primary function of the SCADA specialist will be to design, monitor, test, troubleshoot, and maintain _

- the primary OCC HMI _
- and remote SCADA/sub systems_
- ._

The individual will work closely with the Control Centre Operators_

- and OCC Manager_
- _
- for_
- design guidance_
- to meet the interface requirements of the business._

Main

Responsibilities

Accountabilities

Outcome

Development and maintenance of OCC HMI_
Design, _
Test, install and maintain the SCADA/OCC HMI control systems and services associated with Operations._
Responsible for communication with endusers for SCADA/OCC HMI software enhancements and issues._
Works with realtime and historical database administration_
Provides support guidance, and consultation to OCC and end users in the development and implementation of SCAD_
A_

- ._

Monitoring_
SCADA Systems_
M_

- onitor existing equipment, real-time data, and control_
- to ensure connectivity for OCC _
- operating systems._

Compliance_
Use of best practices and benchmarks to _

- ensure_
- compliance with regulatory and company standards._
- _

Uses industryrecognized approaches, _

- methodologies,_
- and techniques specific to competency area to deliver quality real-time control and monitoring solutions_

Functional Competencies

Graphical User Interface (GUI) Skills

-:

- proficiency in _

UI _

- design_
- , layout styles, and effective display of complex information _
- concisely_
- ._

Automation
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Implementation of automated systems within the HMI which _

- alarms based on defined logic_
- ._

Network Interfacing

-:

- familiarity with _
- networking and interfacing with endpoints within a network. _

Working with network administrators to establish communication with desired devices._

Database Systems
***
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***:

Skills to interface with _
SQL databases, query, build, and modify databases and tables._

Ignition Platform (Inductive Automation)
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***:
- well-developed skills _
- with the ignition platform. Famil_
- iarity with all components within the platform._

Job Requirements
- _
At least _1-2 years experience in the renewables market_
- _ 3 years of Engineering, Operations, _IT,_ or other utility experience _
- _BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience or technical training._
- _ Tertiary education in a relevant field, or equivalent demonstrated experience_
- _ Knowledge of operating systems and network topology._
- _ Knowledge of SCADA-related NERC CIP requirements_._
- _ The ability to use MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access is required._
- _ Experience working with SCADA or Automation systems preferred._
- _ Intermediate to moderate knowledge of one or more of the following: Electric Distribution Operations; Distribution Automation; Distribution Engineering._
- _ Graphical user interface (GUI) and design skills desired_
- _ Knowledge of telecommunications systems desired_
- _ Ability to be self-managing and to relish the challenges of problem-solving._
- _ Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop positive relationships with vendors and clients. Document work practices appropriately. _
- _Knowledge of SQL database systems, Computer programming languages in Python and JSON._
- _ Fluent English speaker_
- _ Strong analytical skills_ and confidence _in _Microsoft _Suite_
- _ Proven track record of _being a self-starter who_ can both _work_ _flexibly_ and_ _autonomously._ _
- _Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data succinctly_

Other Requirements:

- _
Travel may be required from time to time_._
- _ Possible call-ins could occur during _emergency HMI failures/issues._