Analyst, Scada - Toronto, Canada - TRANS-NORTHERN PIPELINES

TRANS-NORTHERN PIPELINES

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT US
Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc.

(TNPI) operates regulated pipelines to safely transport the refined petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, aviation, and heating fuel) used by Canadian businesses and consumers every day.

These pipelines connect refineries in Edmonton to Calgary, including the Calgary International Airport; and refineries in Nanticoke, Ont., and Montreal to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with lateral pipelines to Ottawa as well as to Pearson International Airport and Pierre-Elliot Trudeau International Airport.

In operation since the 1950s, we are committed to operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to protect the public, the environment, and the pipelines.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
TNPI offers a stable, flexible work environment with predictable business growth.

The company is backed by three major shareholders who are all Fortune 500 companies and among the oil and gas industry leaders in North America.

TNPI has a culture that supports personal initiative, and is a place where employees have considerable autonomy and ownership of their functions.

The flat organizational structure allows for broad mandates and the opportunity to expand your skills and experience, as well as access to decision-makers and senior leadership.

The TNPI culture is collegial, values employee input, and supports work/life balance.

TNPI achieves operational excellence in four pillars:
Safety, Environment, Reliability and People.

***Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Systems, the Analyst is a "safety-responsible" position in charge of supporting the operation and maintenance of TNPI's SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), ICS (Industrial Controls Systems), and other computer systems used by Operations (Product Movement and Field Services). The SCADA analyst will use their expert-level computer programming skills and industry experience and knowledge to perform tasks such as developing and maintaining SCADA displays, administering, and maintaining the SCADA database, troubleshooting, and supporting leak detection systems, and participating in new system initiatives at the project level to meet the company's business objectives and operate safely in accordance with all pipeline regulations.

In addition, the role will be responsible for developing and maintaining documentation for the SCADA system's operation.

To initiate MOC processes, system assessments, and reviews, the position will collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Process Engineering, Control Center, Field Services, Safety, and others.

OEMS

This position is accountable for ensuring that all aspects of work comply with safe work practices, all applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements and TNPI's Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS).

Security, Environment and Health & Safety
This position performs their job effectively safely, securely, and in a manner protective of the environment, and complies with TNPI Safety and Environmental Absolutes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SCADA System

Assisting and managing requests related to daily operations and projects as part of a team
Assisting or leading in the troubleshooting of system failures, as well as recommending or implementing solutions
All pipeline SCADA networking communication infrastructure must be administered, maintained, and supported
Factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning activities affecting the SCADA system are all performed
Contributing to efforts to improve and standardize SCADA work processes and regulatory requirements
Working with other departments to support and integrate the SCADA system with other business needs such as accounting, scheduling, measurement, and so on
Working with Alarm Management or a Product Movement Specialist to analyze alarms and leak detection behavior and make any necessary changes

Projects

Managing work assignments for system changes using the Management of Change (MOC) process
System specifications, procedures, and standards are reviewed, maintained, and improved
Assisting with all ICS lifecycle upgrade or migration projects.
Interfacing with internal departments to conduct risk assessments, understand business requirements, and influence SCADA system functional requirements

Continuous Improvement

Conducts quality incident investigations, recommends corrective actions, and ensures that corrective actions are implemented on time

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A relevant degree/diploma in Computer Science or a related discipline is required. University degree or higher preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Professional Engineer preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

Programming languages such as C#, VB, and SQL are required
Pipeline operation experience, including handson SCADA system support, is required
Preferred extensive knowledge of SCADA and liquids