Grid Technology Specialist

6 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Hydro Ottawa Full time

By generating and distributing power, each person at Hydro Ottawa is part of empowering the lives of people in the communities we serve.

Our work means all the activities that make up our lives - at home, at work, at play - are there when we need them.

That purpose unites us and fuels our work. And if joining us in this essential work energizes you too, we may have the opportunity for you.

JOB SUMMARY

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to the following:
Responsible for the administration of Class A systems include the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, the Distribution Management System (DMS), the Outage Management System (OMS), and P-Tech system, as well as Class B systems including the Geographic Information System (GIS) and other systems such as PI, CYME, 4Command, and Computer-Assisted Drafting (CAD)

Responsible for the management, configuration and administration of critical communication components within SCADA, including Channels, Channel Groups, RTUs, Inter-Control Center Communications Protocol (ICCP) connections, and PI connections

Responsible for the configuration and administration of alarming in SCADA in accordance with established standards and requirements.

Responsible for the design, creation and management of all single line diagrams and displays in SCADA

Coordinate with IESO, Hydro One, and City of Ottawa Light Rail Transit for ICCP point configuration, commissioning, and maintenance

Coordinate with outside Operations staff including Stations Technicians and Stations Supervisors for integration and commissioning of new field devices

Evaluate and test field devices with Distribution Assets, Stations, and Operations groups

Responsible for SCADA Incident Response including reporting anomalous or suspicious behaviour, triaging issues and concerns, and take appropriate action as per Hydro Ottawa policies and procedures and escalating to appropriate parties (cybersecurity team, vendor) when necessary

Researches and evaluates Operations Smart Grid Technology systems software including Class A (SCADA/DMS/OMS/P-Tech), Class B (GIS/PI), other systems (4Command/CYME/CAD), and makes recommendations for their use

Administer SCADA (including ICCP) and DMS Oracle databases in the Training and Development System, pre-production, and production environments

Configure and maintain OMS and GIS Oracle databases in both development and production environments

Administer, configure, and maintain proprietary PI database in the production environment

Identify specifications, create fields and tables, and develop/generate reports for databases in Oracle and Access using MS SQL or other platforms for Operations asset records, including distribution circuits, poles, streetlights, manholes, switches, stations, etc.

Develop criteria and specifications for the proper management of asset data maintained by Operations

Design, develop and lead patching of Class A, Class B, and other systems impacting Grid Technology

Lead activities for the collection and implementation of Operations field data

Automation of system reports and tasks through scripting and software tools

Develop and maintain documentation for Smart Grid Technology standards and procedures

Develop and maintain contacts with suppliers and users, including municipalities and external agencies

Assist with the negotiation of Operations Smart Grid Technology supply and support contracts, and to resolve issues as they arise

Develop Request for Proposal documents for the provisions of vendor services, evaluates proposals, assists with the negotiation of details, and makes recommendations for implementation

Undertake business process administrator responsibility for all Operations Smart Grid technology related software and hardware

Provide business process support and liaises with users of Smart Grid Technology solutions and recommends methods of meeting these needs

Lead or participate in the development and deployment of business processes and related Operations technologies

Provide input to the Grid Technology budget process and generates purchase requisitions

Coordinate activities for the conversion of hard copy records to an electronic format

Develop and deliver oral presentations

Ensure that all corporate policies are followed.Perform other related duties as assigned

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
A university degree or college diploma in a related technical discipline.

Working knowledge of Oracle SQL, Visual Basic / C, Dot Net (.net ) programming languages or equivalent programming languages including a strong knowledge of Access.

Working knowledge of geospatial theories and terminologies.

Working knowledge of Microstation and/or AutoCAD digital mapping concepts.

Working knowledge of electrical distribution system theory, terminology, and equipment.

Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, pref



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