Wind Operations Controller - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

Posting End Date:January 11, 2023Employee Type:Regular-Full timeUnion/Non:This is a non-union positionAt Enbridge, we embrace new ideas and offer an environment where employees are recognized and respected for their input and opinions. We view our employees as our future leaders and strive to provide an environment that encourages self-improvement, innovation, and growth so that we can promote from within. We are looking for outstanding employees who share our vision to be the best in everything we do, from safe and reliable operations to innovative solutions and complete team commitment and dedication to our values!Power Operation’s (PO) growing wind and solar fleet and decision to continue to self-operate several sites requires full-time Controllers in the Remote Operations Center (ROC) located in Calgary. The ROC will remotely operate balance of plant, wind turbines, solar farms and monitor activity, and review performance of wind and solar farms on a 24 / 7 / 365 rotating shift basis using various computer-based monitoring applications including, but not limited to the turbine and solar manufacturer’s SCADA systems. The controller will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and remote operation of all local systems and assets, and have accountability to create detailed shift logs compliant with regulatory requirements.Please note there are 3 vacancies for this position that we are looking to fill.What You Will Do:

• Proactively monitor real-time activity, performance, and operational status of all wind and solar assets on a 24-hour basis.
• Understand and actively identify abnormal operating and alarm conditions on all assets.
• Interpret and apply technical drawings, procedures, and other relevant documentation to resolve turbine, solar and substation operational / reliability issues.
• Ensure the safety of site personnel by communicating abnormal conditions, fault reset activities, and weather-related emergencies.
• Maintain full understanding of compliance procedures and fulfill all communication requirements for identified compliance entities.
• Monitor and operate renewable assets using multiple SCADA and data aggregation applications.
• Review all alarms and faults to determine follow-up actions or reporting requirements.
• Utilize procedures to determine the course of action necessary for fault resets.
• Maximize revenue preservation by timely resetting faults, where applicable.
• Maintain a professional and accurate shift log for significant activities and communications.
• Maintain compliant shift logs and operational activity with NERC/System Operator requirements.
• Build relationships with Power Operations personnel to ensure accurate communication and understanding of all operations.
• Assist the Plant Managers by communicating compliance issues, site operational concerns, generator operating limits, and market condition impacts.
• Resolve generating facility transmission issues between site personnel, transmission owner/operator and the respective reliability entities to ensure safety at the sites and mitigate gaps in service to end users.
• Assist with reducing asset downtime by analyzing fault information and identifying root causes by working with the facility personnel.

Who You Are:

• College/University Degree in Electrical or Renewable program, or related technical field of study.
• Prefer experience in wind, solar and/or generating facility operations, maintenance, testing, electrical equipment operation, plant performance applications, and familiarity with software applications (SCADA systems, applications software, Historian/PI System, Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance practices for 24x7 Control Rooms; Knowledge of Control Room Best Practices will be an asset to this role.
• Demonstrated ability to read electrical engineered drawings (one lines, three lines, schematics).
• A detailed understanding of and demonstrated ability in working with software and hardware applications used in the control, alarm management, data acquisition, and performance monitoring of renewable generating facilities.
• Ability to use multiple software applications to systematically monitor, trend, and identify faults, system and/or component statuses, to determine the course of corrective action necessary, perform the desired operation, and log the event actions.
• Experience with one or more of the following OEM SCADAs is preferred but not required; Siemens WPS, Acciona WinCC, Vestas VOB and WindNET.
• Ability to maintain integrity while performing reliably in a detailed manner under time sensitive/high-pressure situations.
• Ability to make critical/analytical decisions and communicate efficiently with all levels of employees, officers, and counsel in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).

Working Conditions:

• The Remote Operations Center is a 24/7 operations, facilitated by a 12-hour shift schedule, inclusive of days, nights and weekends.
• Office setting mostly with potential travel to meet with internal operational contacts.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

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