SCADA Engineer

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Custom Home Audio Video Integration Full time

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, ED Operational Tech

Location: Ragged Lake, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: August 12th, 2024

Reporting To: Team Lead SCADA

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of SCADA Engineer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expertise to the core team, project teams and stakeholders of work associated with capital and operational requirements to our SCADA and Energy Management Systems.


Key elements of this role include:

  • Provide appropriate and timely technical advice and direction on changes required to these systems and processes to adapt to new or emerging technologies or changing regulatory requirements (NPCC, NERC).
  • Maintain and support the SCADA system functionality and availability by carrying out proper procedures and troubleshooting guides.
  • Participate in SCADA upgrades projects, conduct FAT/SAT testing and work closely with vendors to address all SCADA requirements.
  • Maintain the day to day Operational changes in the SCADA system such as Displays, SCADA DB, FEP DB, ICCP, PI historian changes.
  • Work and coordinate with field to troubleshoot and commission new substations, RTUs, SCADA points and do proper troubleshooting when needed.
  • Maintain the SCADA NERC CIP compliance activities and participate in NPCC Audits when required.
  • Play a key role in SCADA implementation & commissioning of new NSpower Decarbonatization projects such as Grid battery power storage systems, Green hydrogen, new windfarms and solar systems.
  • Maintain the SCADA custom calculations by adding or changing the existing Calcs and codes to reflect the latest system conditions.
  • Participate in the rotational on call to maintain 24/7 system support.

You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environment management system processes and initiatives.


These skills will make you successful:

  • You are a graduate with a Bachelor´s degree in Engineering with related working experience of T&D Power Systems and a full member (or eligible for membership) in Engineers Nova Scotia.
  • At least 2 – 5 years of experience in Power Utility SCADA system.
  • Experience with OSI Monarch SCADA systems.
  • Good knowledge in C programming or equivalent language.
  • Good knowledge of SCADA protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, Telegear.
  • Linux/Red Hat experience would be considered a valuable asset.
  • You possess fully developed technical knowledge in electric utility engineering disciplines. You have a detailed understanding of all components and interactions of SCADA and EMS and core IT infrastructure.
  • You work in an operating environment. You possess strong oral and written communication skills, a strong customer service ethic, good interpersonal skills and are able to function effectively in a team environment.
  • You are a self-starter with proven organizational and analytical skills. You possess strong computer skills. You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
  • You must be available for after hour consultation and emergency power restoration work.

You must possess a valid driver´s license.


Learn more about our culture and values.

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by August 12th, 2024, and let us know why this role is right for you.


The perks of joining our team? We offer:

  • Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
  • Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
  • Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
  • Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.


Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

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