Job Description

SCADA Specialist

Public Works \xe2\x80\x93 Wastewater

Contract Full-Time, 24 Months

Salary Range: $86,443 - $108,052 per annum

Work mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 2307 Lakeshore Road W, Mississauga ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

The Role:

Reporting to the Manager Automation and Controls of the Public Works Division the SCADA Specialist will be responsible for the design, management, programming, implementation, and support of OT systems and IT technology specific to Water and Wastewater Operations, ensuring construction compliance with design and standards adhering to ISA112 and Region Standards, development of change management strategies and related documentation and reporting.

In this role you will:

• Work closely with SCADA Project Managers for network and server architecture design and implementation, and providing technical assistance of defined projects to meet short and long term project schedules.
• SCADA hardware and software programming and implementation for Water/Wastewater/Energy/Security operations and capital works initiatives.
• SCADA services support, responsible for building, managing, operating, and continuously improving Standards, Systems, Storage, Database, and/or Tools Infrastructure that support Peel SCADA customer facing applications. Responsibilities consist of maintaining and troubleshooting of the SCADA systems hardware (including Server, industrial computers, desktop and Thin Client hardware) and software.
• Provide in-depth knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows/Linux) to aid in troubleshooting complex problems. Recommends or helps architect Industrial LAN/WAN systems, including network design and topology.
• Field troubleshooting, including diagnosing control system component issues, using field documentation, operations manuals and specifications.
• Resolves break/fix scenarios, working with broader teams as necessary and partners/leads vendors and regions to achieve continuous improvement. Provide planned and unplanned (after business hours on-call support) maintenance/troubleshooting of SCADA system hardware and software for all water/wastewater and landfill regional sites.
• Provide feedback identifying and suggesting mitigation strategies of security risks, data integrity risks and opportunities for implementation of current industry best practices.
• Coordinate, develop and participate in SCADA training and implementation for internal clients and Operations staff as required by projects or departmental initiatives.
• Provide technical support to other capital works project managers and operations staff. Responsibilities will include, liaising with vendors and contractors to validate testing of software in conjunction with Regional standards.
• Programming and development to support advanced data analytics and business intelligence systems at the enterprise level.
• Develop and thoroughly review test plans and participate in various factory and site acceptance testing (FAT and SAT).
• Contribute to the development of long-range SCADA planning and departmental project implementation goals.
• Program HMI applications using Ignition Perspective and develop backend scripts in Python.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering or Technology Diploma in Computer Science and/or Process Automation (CET) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years previous experience within the industry.
• Polished communicator displayed through oral and written communication.
• Field experience troubleshooting all components of the control system.
• Practical knowledge of Server hardware, desktop computers, thin clients, MS Windows Server OS, Linux Ubuntu, VMWare Esxi, Proxmox and MS Terminal Services.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN systems integration, switching and routing and VPNs.
• Experienced with network security and intrusion detection technologies.
• Working knowledge of security standards AWWA/NERC/DHS/CRRIRC.
• Sound understanding of design and specifications of SCADA systems and process control equipment.
• Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater processes and equipment
• Experienced in IEC-61131-3 PLC programming, Ignition Perspective, Aveva Intouch, MySQL, MSSQL, OSI Pi, Python, communication protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus and MQTT Sparkplug.
• Experience with Version Control (Git).
• Experience with Docker.
• Understanding of IIoT solutions including data flows to Azure or AWS and API development.
• Familiarity of relevant legislation related to municipal water/wastewater operations and health and safety.
• Ignition Training Credential or Core-Certified is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS considered an asset.
• \xe2\x80\x98G\xe2\x80\x99 Class Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License in good standing.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan. (Effective start date)
• Enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum.
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays.
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance.
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.

*Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 2307 Lakeshore Road W, Mississauga ON worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal , or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. The Region of Peel delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We\xe2\x80\x99re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada\'s Healthy Workplace Month\xc2\xae with the presented by Excellence Canada, the Region of Peel is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Region of Peel, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it\xe2\x80\x99s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won\'t find a better opportunity than the Region of Peel.

Additional Information

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact .

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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