Operational Technology Systems Expert

2 months ago


Northwest Territories, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology Systems Expert to join our team at Meridia Recruitment Solutions. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing technical support for managing key OT infrastructure systems to promote reliable power generations across various communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support various OT SCADA systems at the enterprise level that interface with plant control systems.
  • Responsible and accountable for supporting and improving operational systems while ensuring high standards of availability, integrity, functionality, and security of the OT systems.
  • Administer OT SCADA systems, including development, configuration, commissioning, and documentation of various enterprise OT SCADA systems in conjunction with field supervisory equipment and personnel.
  • Lead the development, configuration, and commissioning aspects of hosting systems and in conjunction with teams that manage field supervisory equipment.
  • Manage data historians, develop solutions for data exchange of operational data, and integrate third-party systems that relate to Power Generation and Energy Management.
  • Collaborate with internal IT Infrastructure partners to administer, implement core infrastructure services used with OT systems, such as Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, DHCP, and Server and Application Administration configuration, maintenance, and support.
  • Participate in a team environment to mitigate IT/OT security risks effectively across the Corporation's Hydro and Thermal generation systems throughout the Northwest Territories service area.
  • Provide oversight and administration of OT hosting environments, administration of server-workstations security, user accounts, and development of business applications.
  • Manage the collaboration process with internal OT and IT Infrastructure partners to administer, implement core infrastructure services used with OT systems.
  • Demonstrate strong familiarity with specific industrial protocols, such as DNP, IEC, Modbus, Allen Bradley, and ability to review network traffic for analysis and troubleshooting with network tools.
  • Support operations to improve OT systems in terms of reliability, safety, and cost-effective monitoring of core assets.
  • Provide advanced support of man-machine interfaces (HMI) at generation facilities, substation automation equipment, and data concentrators.
  • Work with the members of the SAO Team and other sections to do preliminary designs, proposals, and budgetary costs for new and additions to existing SCADA/telecontrol projects.
  • Carry out evaluation and acceptance tests on new SCADA/host systems and associated equipment.
  • Implement changes for improvement to support the 24-hour Supervisory Central Control Room and backup centers.
  • Assist with selection of vendor support for Automation/SCADA systems, administer vendor support agreements for yearly hardware/software support, application upgrades, and licensing.
  • Administer and monitor contractors performing Automation/SCADA and telecontrol contract work.
  • Provide training to and receive training from co-workers, as well as perform other responsibilities in applicable areas within your work unit as assigned by the Manager.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences, or other related disciplines with 10 years of utility experience in Operational Technology field.
  • Senior SCADA Specialist with direct related enterprise OT level supervisory systems experience, preferably with an electric utility with hands-on experience in SCADA System hosting environments from enterprise level to plant level HMI/automation software, development of database/graphics, and commissioning changes.
  • Fluent or has experience in executing projects in the design, implementation, and auditing of SCADA security standards (NIST, NERC CIP, ICS, Purdue model) in OT/IT environments.
  • A minimum experience of 5+ years related of information systems experience with implementing, administration of Operational Technology (OT) supervisory systems, supporting management of virtual environments, administration of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Proxy Servers, Bastion Hosts, and Security appliances in IDMZ.
  • High degree of knowledge and experience in operating platforms, in both Linux/VMWare/UNIX and Microsoft enterprise environments. Professional Certification in systems administration strongly desired, such as: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), or comparable certifications.
  • Senior level experience with SCADA historians and different types of databases systems, DBMS, RDBMS, Oracle, PI (Osisoft), and SQL, and developing scripts for automated processes.
  • Experience with Project Management with lead roles in developing solutions, customer product enhancement, automation, reporting, and integration of SCADA with enterprise systems.
  • Have working knowledge of RTU, PLC, end devices, and the industrial SCADA and automation communications protocols, programming, and network analysis tools.
  • Experience with developing Backup and Disaster and Recovery procedures, conducting cybersecurity audits and risk assessments.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong ability to work in a team environment.
  • Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent.
  • Undergo successful criminal record check.
What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance will be provided.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status to receive priority consideration. For more information, please visit our website.



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