SCADA EMS Engineer

at  Nova Scotia Power

The Opportunity:
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, ED Operational Tech
Location: Ragged Lake, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Regular, Full-time
Reporting To: Team Lead SCADA
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of SCADA EMS Engineer.
This position is responsible for maintenance and configuration of applications used within the Energy Management System (EMS), Operator Training Simulator (OTS) and Automatic Generation Control (AGC). Duties may include general EMS support duties

Key elements of this role include::

• Provide appropriate and timely technical advice and direction on changes required to these systems and processes to adapt to new or emerging technologies or changing regulatory requirements (NPCC, NERC).
• Maintain and support OSII Monarch EMS system application functionality and availability by carrying out proper power application procedures and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in EMS related projects and upgrades, conduct FAT/SAT testing and work closely with vendors to address all EMS Network Modeling, OTS,AGC requirements.
• Maintain the day to day Operational changes in the EMS system such as power system modeling changes.
• Support, maintain and troubleshoot OSI monarch power system applications such as Power Flow (PF), State Estimator (SE) and Contingency Analyzer (CA).
• Work closely with other parties/departments to maintain NERC (O&P) related compliance activities and participate in NPCC Audits when required.
• Maintain the day-to-day modeling changes for the Operator training simulator (OTS) and carry out any required troubleshooting when needed.
• Available to support EMS when needed “after hours support”.
• Maintain the AGC and do proper troubleshooting when needed.

These skills will make you successful::

• You are a graduate with a Bachelor´s degree in Electrical Engineering and with related working experience of T&D Power Systems and a full member (or eligible for membership) in Engineers Nova Scotia.
• At least 2 – 5 years of experience in Power Utility EMS ,OTS and AGC applications.
• Linux/Red Hat experience would be considered a valuable asset.
• Experience with OSI Monarch SCADA systems.
• You possess fully developed technical knowledge in electric utility engineering disciplines. You have a detailed understanding of all components and interactions of SCADA and EMS .
• You work in an operating environment. You possess strong oral and written communication skills, a strong customer service ethic, good interpersonal skills and are able to function effectively in a team environment.
• You have the ability to provide work leadership and technical direction to fellow engineers and technical support staff.
• You are a self-starter with proven organizational and analytical skills. You possess strong computer skills. You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
• You must be available for after hour consultation and emergency power restoration work.

You must possess a valid driver´s license.
Learn more about our culture and values:
At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.
If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer::

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera:
As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.
Recruitment & Promotion Policy:
The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values

• Provide appropriate and timely technical advice and direction on changes required to these systems and processes to adapt to new or emerging technologies or changing regulatory requirements (NPCC, NERC).
• Maintain and support OSII Monarch EMS system application functionality and availability by carrying out proper power application procedures and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in EMS related projects and upgrades, conduct FAT/SAT testing and work closely with vendors to address all EMS Network Modeling, OTS,AGC requirements.
• Maintain the day to day Operational changes in the EMS system such as power system modeling changes.
• Support, maintain and troubleshoot OSI monarch power system applications such as Power Flow (PF), State Estimator (SE) and Contingency Analyzer (CA).
• Work closely with other parties/departments to maintain NERC (O&P) related compliance activities and participate in NPCC Audits when required.
• Maintain the day-to-day modeling changes for the Operator training simulator (OTS) and carry out any required troubleshooting when needed.
• Available to support EMS when needed “after hours support”.
• Maintain the AGC and do proper troubleshooting when needed