OT Applications Engineer

Winnipeg, MB

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support 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.

• Maintain and troubleshoot real-time problems with the ADMS, AEMS and interfaces to other systems on a day-to-day basis as part of the DSS team.
• Provide engineering support, technical guidance, and training with respect to the maintenance, security, and operation of the ADMS/AEMS and GridOS. Seek opportunities for creative solutions and innovative implementations.
• Design and develop software solutions for the ADMS/AEMS and other OT systems.
• Apply DevSecOps principles wherever possible in development, testing, and maintenance of supported systems.
• Provide maintenance and support for all categories of applications used by System Control and related departments at the Control Centre. 
• Ensure all aspects of implementation, integration and operation of new system designs, meet the needs and operating requirements of the Control Centre. 
• Interface with maintainers of connected systems to ensure system operation and reliability.
• Review the performance of a wide range of proprietary and off the shelf software and critical systems, analyze changes to system and user requirements, and develop and implement software solutions as required. 
• As required, provide 24-hour support (standby) to the System Control Centre as part of the CCTS on-call rotation.

• Graduate in Electrical or Computer Engineering from a university of recognized standing with a minimum of four years of related engineering experience.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time).
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training is required and must be completed no later than two weeks after the start date.
• Must have completed Standards of Conduct training or be willing to complete it within two weeks of the start date.
• Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.Effective in performing engineering analysis, developing solutions, integrating software solutions, and software development best practices.
• Experience in software development and programming using C++, Python, Visual Studio, scripting tools, and utilities.
• Experience with CI/CD. 
• Ability to work in a technical team environment.
• Experience writing technical documentation for applications or systems.
• Effective in providing technical guidance and problem management skills to the ongoing operations of computer systems.
• Experience with ADMS/AEMS/GridOS products is an asset.
• Must have the capability to effectively coordinate projects and to adjust to frequently changing priorities.
• Present strong communication skills and capable of explaining complex ideas to all levels of audiences.
• Possess initiative and mature judgment with the ability to make and implement sound decisions.
• Adept in the latest technological developments, continuously updating and maintaining technical knowledge in keeping with changing technology.
• Willing to represent the corporation on external committees and working groups.
• Ability to be tactful and diplomatic with the ability to gain the confidence of others.