CRITICAL FACILITY SYSTEMS SUPPORT SPECIALIST

WINNIPEG, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Provide technical engineering support for the reliable operation and maintenance of critical Tier 3 facility systems across two 24x7 control centre buildings. This includes HVAC, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, security, and life safety systems.
• Support engineering requirements by coordinating the installation, maintenance, and modifications of facility systems to optimize performance and minimize disruption to operations.
• Organize, oversee, and direct contractors working on building systems, ensuring adherence to NERC CIP policies and procedures.
• Monitor system performance, support troubleshooting efforts, and ensure root causes of system faults and failures are identified and addressed.
• Assist Facility Engineers with compliance efforts, ensuring facility systems align with applicable building codes, regulations, safety requirements and industry standards.
• Contribute to the evaluation and recommendation of technologies for enhancing system efficiency, lifespan, and reliability, collaborating with technical staff within the department and across the Corporation.
• Provide technical assistance in planning and coordinating maintenance, upgrades, and improvement activities to support system efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Contribute to budget planning, resource allocation, and long-term maintenance strategies for critical facility systems.
• Support internal project teams in planning and executing engineering projects related to facility systems.
• Manage vendor and contractor activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and that work meets all required technical specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and suggest opportunities for process improvements in facility operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including system operations, corporate facilities, and corporate security, to support facility management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation of all facility systems, including maintenance records, compliance reports, and system modifications.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues related to facility systems.
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans to ensure quick and effective responses to system failures or other emergencies. Provide 24-hour support (standby) as part of the on-call rotation.

• A two year Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Technology from an institute of recognized standing and a minimum of five years directly related experience in the fields of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technologies (OT), Building Management Systems and critical building systems infrastructures and associated Information Technologies. 
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire lifecycle of critical facility systems, encompassing their theory, operation, maintenance, condition monitoring, repair, overhaul, and replacement
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance principles, applicable regulatory standards, established procedures, and best practices to ensure the reliable operation of critical facility systems.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, manage, and oversee teams of contractors performing work on complex building systems. 
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to plan, organize, schedule and complete a high volume of work within strict timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with external and internal contacts in multiple departments and positions. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Tier 3 critical infrastructure, station automation systems, process control systems, energy management systems and center centre environmental systems plus the maintenance and support of these systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NERC CIP Standards, Programs and Procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable building codes, regulations, safety requirements and industry standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and keeping pace with changing technology and related best practices. 
• Demonstrated forward thinking and ability to identify and implement continuous improvement.
• Obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.
• Completed Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training prior to transfer and renewed annually.
• Completed Standards of Conduct training within two weeks of start date and renewed annually. 
• Reside within the headquarters zone. 
• Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence with appropriate classification.