Job Description

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Division: SCADA and Cybersecurity, Natural Gas

Location: Edmonton, AB

Position Summary:

Always there. Anywhere. That\'s us! We are committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about showing up for those who need us. We never break a promise and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it\'s hard. We take pride in holding ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in all that we do.

The SCADA Specialist / Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, support, and improvement of the SCADA system to ensure effective, safe, real-time operation of the ATCO Gas Transmission System.

The Incumbent is also responsible for ensuring the SCADA system remains current and reliable by continually evaluating the system performance and consequently modifying or adding new software, hardware as company requirements change as well as to maintain documentation with respect to capital projects and cybersecurity initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate, evaluate, and prioritize SCADA system requirements relative to evolving technology, cybersecurity, and company requirements.
• Work with the SCADA Support team to review, coordinate, test, and implement improvements to the SCADA system.
• Prepare and submit SCADA capital project scope, schedule, forecast and cost estimates.
• Coordinate and collaborate with SCADA Support team to implement, test, and commission SCADA capital projects, often involving various vendors.
• Represent ATCO in industry peers\' groups for information sharing and continual improvement.
• Oversee asset, change and incident management for the industrial control system.
• Continually improve documentation and processes relating to SCADA standards, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure.
• Promote industry accepted cybersecurity practices, as well as the cybersecurity management plan to ensure the safety and reliability of the ATCO natural gas transmission system.
• Act as a vendor liaison by administering hardware and software service contracts.
• Support end users by assisting in application access and data collection and its distribution to other business departments.
• Overseeing and mentoring junior team members.
• Understand and adhere to relevant company policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of safety, ethical behavior and affiliated company transactions.
• Actively participate in and help maintain a safe, non-discriminatory positive work environment.

Qualifications:

• Graduate or Undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering; or Electrical Engineering degree would be optimal but not required. The related technical experience with an equivalent combination of computing education and experience is required.
• Membership, or eligible for membership, in APEGA as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) would be an asset but is not required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of industry (oil & gas or utilities) experience in a SCADA Specialist role is required.
• Cybersecurity Certification such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional, (CISSP), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) would be considered an asset.
• Networking Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) would be considered an asset.
• Experience in project management would be considered an asset.
• Experience with scripting languages and object-oriented programming.
• Strong understanding and experience in relational/ tag databases, preferably in Microsoft SQL and OSI Pi.
• Experience in Windows System administration and Active Directory.
• Good knowledge of SCADA systems, DCS, and process control would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrates technical aptitude and analytical skills, good verbal and written communication skills, initiative, and responsible work habits.
• Understanding of ATCO Gas Transmission System would be considered an asset.

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO Natural Gas is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6,000 employees and assets of $23 billion, ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management), Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation, transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales), Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real Estate. More information can be found at . ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Issued: September 17, 2023

Expiry: October 1, 2023

This position is administered under the supervisory/professional salary administration guidelines.

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