Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is focused on delivering safe, reliable service to power our customers. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes for our customers, the people and businesses of this province. We pride ourselves on being strong and steady, tried and true; while innovating in our approaches to our business. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.

We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Infrastructure Specialist - Operating Technology (IT/OT)
Competition #: NLH-18-067
Location: St. John's

In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and monitoring of operating systems, applications, databases and network infrastructure utilized within Hydro and other divisions of Nalcor. You will ensure a stable operating environment, attain maximum utilization of system facilities and ensure architectural integrity of the computer environment.

You will be responsible for PI Data Historian including upgrades to the various components, configuration of database, archive management, and installation and configuration of interface nodes.

You will be required to monitor the health of the Energy Management System (EMS) including verifying that all processes are executing correctly, failover from primary to backup systems is functioning as designed, and pro-actively taking necessary action to rectify any deficiencies identified. You will install new applications and updates to existing applications, coordinate with System Operations and other customers to configure and commission the application deployments. Configuration, maintenance and monitoring of the Energy Management System Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure with an emphasis on the secure configuration of firewalls are a must.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in Computer Science or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 7 years progressive Information Technology (IT) experience (i.e.: computer server operating systems, database systems, network administration, application configuration, problem analysis, configuration of network protocols and hardware troubleshooting);
• Experience with installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of real-time systems;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the unique security requirements for protection of Critical Infrastructure including familiarity with the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standard;
• Detailed knowledge of application protocols utilized in SCADA system;
• Significant experience with the configuration and maintenance of Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems;
• Understanding of the basic function of devices used in the control of the power system;
• Familiarity with the configuration and operation of Remote Terminal Units (RTU) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC);
• Must possess strong organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment are essential;
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may also be considered.

Closing Date: June 8, 2018

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro manages our province's electricity system. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes because we know our customers are counting on us. Through our generation, transmission and distribution operations, we're committed to meeting the needs of our customers and providing residents, businesses and communities across the province with safe, reliable power. For more information, visit www.nlhydro.com.

Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.