EPCOR
DCS Information Systems Specialist
Apply By November 11, 2020
JOB DESCRIPTION /HIGHLIGHTS
We are hiring one (1) FT Permanent DCS Information Systems Specialist working out of Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant in Edmonton, AB!
Are you looking for a career that matters in an organization where you matter? Do you have experience administrating DeltaV control systems, network devices and cyber security applications? If so, we are looking for an experienced individual like you who has the skills and the drive for excellence to ensure critical plant control system performance and security for our community and environment. At EPCOR, we believe our people are the heart of our business and are critical to our success. If you are just as passionate as we are about making your workplace and community a better place, we believe this opportunity might be for you!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
As the DCS Information System Specialist, you will be responsible for the administration of the process control system and associated computer infrastructure for the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant. With the support of the Control System IT Analyst and contractors, the DCS Information System Specialist will be accountable for, but not limited to:
- Administrating the following:
- DeltaV control system
- Control servers and applications
- Network devices and remote communication
- Cybersecurity applications including whitelisting, SIEM and malware protection.
- Maintaining computer and network infrastructure, associated drawings and inventory documentation.
- Developing budget estimates and providing recommendations for process control system upgrades to ensure system performance and availability.
- Maintaining licensing support agreements.
- Planning and leading the required process control infrastructure upgrades and patching cycles.
- Ensuring required backups are available for disaster recovery and leading disaster and cybersecurity incident response activities.
- Monitoring cybersecurity applications such as SIEM, endpoint protection and system vulnerabilities, while recommending and leading required mitigations.
- Ensuring full availability, compatibility and vendor support of process control computer hardware and applications.
- Maintaining other plant networks including power monitoring and building management systems.
- Supporting plant applications such as equipment vibration monitoring database, instrument database, plant historian and AMS software.
- Meeting or exceeding established company or industry standards for process control systems and cybersecurity.
- Demonstrating a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.
- Mentor and instruct activities of control system IT analyst.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Qualifications, experience and behaviours you possess are:
- Completion of a 2-year diploma in Computer or Instrument Engineering Technology from a
recognized post-secondary educational institute, or a 4-year degree in Computer Science,
Engineering or equivalent.
- Completion of a 2-year diploma in Computer or Instrument Engineering Technology from a
- Completion of a 2-year diploma in Computer or Instrument Engineering Technology from a
recognized post-secondary educational institute, or a 4-year degree in Computer Science,
Engineering or equivalent. - 7-10 years of directly related experience with:
- Distributed control system administration (preferably with Emerson DeltaV)
- Leading the implementation of control system upgrades or migrations in operating
plants - OT system configuration, operation and implementation in an industrial facility
- Windows server administration, domain administration and virtualization
- Certification as an Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with A.S.E.T. will be considered an
asset. - Leading high dollar value projects, and planning and executing shutdowns and control system
upgrades in an operating plant. - Training in DeltaV systems administration and virtualization.
- Familiar with high availability virtualization hardware and virtualization management software,
preferably in DeltaV environment. - Experience setting up and using automated backup tools (preferably Acronis).
- Familiarity with applicable cyber security standards such as NIST800-82 and ANSI/ISA-
62443. - Demonstrated leadership of cybersecurity system support and administration.
- Field knowledge of various bus architectures and protocols (Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Profibus).
- Experience with network administration, configuration and troubleshooting.
- Awareness of industrial protocols and interfacing PLCs to distributed control systems.
- Comfortable in creating and updating network drawings using Visio and AutoCAD.
- Experience in fibre optic infrastructure including specifying equipment and connectors,
interpreting test results and maintain related drawings.
As our top candidate, you take ownership and demonstrate initiative by achieving objectives on schedule and to a defined standard. You are fully engaged and committed to making innovative improvements on an ongoing basis. You respond to change with an open attitude and demonstrate a
willingness to learn new ways to accomplish your work and objectives. As our best candidate, you are able to deliver results, plan and organize work, and develop and meet schedules.
Other important facts about this job: Jurisdiction: CSU52, Class: IT3, Wage: $57.14 - $68.15 (Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the CA that may be found online.), Hours of work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Please note the following information:
- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
- To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
HOW TO APPLY
Thank you for your interest in a career with EPCOR. Due to the large volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. EPCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions are filled by means of open competition where the selection is based on job-related skills, training, experience, suitability and, where appropriate, seniority.
EPCOR only accepts resumes via on-line application at www.epcor.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered. For more information on this exciting career opportunity, please refer to Job ID 11136 on the EPCOR career website www.epcor.com/careers.
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