Key Responsibilities
Operational Support & Reliability

Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues affecting plant and control room SCADA systems, OT infrastructure, communication networks, and operational data systems.

Perform root cause analysis of system failures, communication issues, data quality concerns, and operational incidents.

Support operations teams in restoring service and resolving OT issues through remote troubleshooting and onsite support as needed.

Identify opportunities to improve reliability, maintainability, and operational effectiveness.

Support lifecycle planning and obsolescence management of SCADA and OT assets.

Fleet Improvement & Standardization

Develop and deploy standardized SCADA, HMI, alarm management, reporting, and OT solutions across the fleet.

Lead or support strategic initiatives aimed at improving reliability, consistency, operational efficiency, maintainability, and cybersecurity.

Support modernization and technology refresh programs for OT systems and infrastructure.

Develop and maintain SCADA standards, documentation, and support practices.

Project & Engineering Support

Support the configuration, testing, deployment, and modification of SCADA systems associated with operational improvement projects, upgrade, and obsolescence initiatives.

Provide OT expertise to Engineering, Asset Management, Operations, and EPC contractors during project execution, commissioning, and handover activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, automation/controls engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting, maintaining, configuring,



or implementing SCADA and OT systems in power generation, utilities, industrial automation, or similar critical infrastructure environments.

Experience configuring and developing Inductive Automation Ignition based systems and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) RTAC RTUs is strongly preferred.

Experience working with scripting, automation, data integration, or software development concepts is preferred.

Experience with wind, solar, or hydro renewable power generation is preferred.

Core Competencies

Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of SCADA, OT, communications and operational data systems.

Strong understanding of SCADA architectures, communication systems, OT networking, and system integration principles.

Ability to support operational systems while leading reliability, standardization, modernization, and lifecycle management initiatives.

Effective communication and collaboration with operations, engineering, vendors, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Sound judgement, ownership, and ability to manage competing operational and project priorities.

Characteristics

Passionate about contributing to a positive work environment and development of company culture.

Highly motivated, with the ability to contribute and collaborate in an energetic and dynamic team environment.

Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, stay motivated, and take initiative to provide results.

High degree of professionalism with a solid work ethic.

Dependable and trustworthy.

Enthusiasm for both the job and BluEarth’s initiatives and vision.

Ability to travel to operating sites in Canada and the US is required.

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📌 Operations SCADA Engineer (Alberta)
🏢 BluEarth Renewables
📍 Alberta