Senior Industrial Controls Engineer

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is powering change by changing power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a net zero future. Were a growth-oriented North American energy transition company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. We deliver reliable, affordable and decarbonized electricity solutions that communities can depend on.

Our people are at the core of our journey to get to net zero by 2045 and are transforming the future of power generation as a collaborative team of experts and innovators. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our values. With us, your contributions matter. Were here to partner with you so you can learn, innovate, and forge a career thats meaningful to you. Join us in powering a clean energy future

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

At Capital Power, we are proud to power change by changing power. Are you interested in working with an organization that is focused on sustainable growth, committed to a low carbon future and that believes in innovation? We’re currently searching for a Senior Industrial Controls Engineer to join our team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Industrial Controls, our Senior Industrial Control Systems Engineer supports the Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA and Operational Technology (OT) across the fleet. In this role you will be involved in reviewing and developing system designs, ongoing Operations and Maintenance of these systems, and providing engineering support to ensure safe and reliable operations.

You will contribute to our team by:

Delivering day-to-day engineering and technical support of industrial control systems and OT architecture for the Capital Power fleet with a focus on the Midland facility.

Applying engineering principles to prepare technical solutions to OT and ICS tasks such as control logic changes, alarm setpoint reviews, firmware updates, network changes, instrumentation changes, etc.

Developing solutions to resolve complex and diverse Instrumentation & Control Systems tasks across the Capital Power fleet.

Helping facilitate ICS cybersecurity maintenance program for onsite systems; including patching, incident response, backup and recovery, network, and system monitoring.

Developing predictive tools, modifying maintenance practices, reviewing outputs from predictive and preventative maintenance tasks, and implementing design changes to increase reliability.

Providing technical direction to contract and maintenance staff to facilitate the completion of Instrumentation & Control Systems related tasks.

Evaluating the economic benefits of proposed technical solutions and provide recommendations of alternate solutions.

Maintaining and optimizing Operational data historian systems.

Maintaining licensing support agreements for onsite control systems.

Contributing to the development and ongoing maintenance of the compliance program for NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection.

Reviewing, applying, and developing internal Engineering standards, including Management of Change.

Taking ownership and accountability for work tasks and deliverables.

Working collaboratively and building strong relationships with others.

Providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior staff including students and EITs.

Acting to continually improve technical and management skillset through formal and informal training opportunities.

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

Completed Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer, Process Control or Electrical Engineering preferred.

Other educational backgrounds considered based on experience.

Experience & Technical Skills:

Minimum 7 years of experience in practicing engineering.

Engineering experience in an operating plant setting.

Advanced knowledge of Instrumentation & Control Systems best practices.

Experience with control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, RTU) programming, troubleshooting, upgrades, lifecycle management and interface with different vendors.

Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as MODBUS, ICCP, DNP3, OPC.

Solid understanding of codes and standards related to Instrumentation & Controls design.

Familiarity with operational historians, SQL, and data analytics.

Experience with Windows administration, domain administration and virtualization.

Experience or familiarity with CMMS such as Maximo.

Knowledge of network administration, configuration and troubleshooting considered an asset.

Familiarity with ICS cyber security principles and frameworks

Must be able to work alone or as a part of a team.

Effective communication skills (written, spoken).

Working Conditions:

This opportunity is open to candidates in Midland, Michigan and Phoenix, Arizona.
If working out of our Midland facility, it will be a hybrid plant based position, with periodic travel for project and plant maintenance support across North America.

If working in Phoenix, this position will be a hybrid downtown Phoenix office position, with periodic travel for project and plant maintenance support across North America.

Additional Details:

The pay range for this position is $120,150 to $138,840. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience. This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test is required.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.

To apply on this position please go to www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR805881.