Technologist 4 - Information Systems

Affiliation: MoveUP

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Salary: $3,692.00 bi-weekly

Workplace Flexibility: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Responsibilities

- Holds work leadership responsibility for FortisBC Gas technologies assigned to perform operation technology duties.

- Provides technical support system administration and system development including:

- acts as a functional expert for approximately all users;

- plans and coordinates system development;

- performs or coordinates system maintenance;

- troubleshoots a variety of system failures, including communication equipment, and determines the need for and arranges for emergency repairs;

- undertakes and participates in special studies and evaluation of SCADA software, hardware and communications equipment resulting in reports and recommendations as to hardware and associated protocols, software improvements, enhancements, adaptation strategies and selection;

- develops manuals, system related procedures and provides training;

- administers system security on the SCADA system;

- identifies user requirements/problems and recommends possible solutions;

- recommends and implements backup and data security strategies.

- Monitors the overall integrity of FortisBC’s Information System including:

- analyzes data, researches discrepancies, develops and implements solutions;

- investigates potential sources of errors and coordinates the implementation of corrective measures;

- coordinates and participates in regular audits.

- Assists in the development, modification and maintenance of software.

- Coordinates, recommends and implements major system upgrades, integrations, and segregations as a result of corporate strategic changes.

- Performs a full range of complex technical and statistical functions:

- gathers and analyzes data;

- completes risk evaluations of various alternatives;

- interprets results of analysis;

- prepares reports and makes recommendations based on analysis.

- Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly variance reviews and reports by compiling and analyzing statistics. Assists in analyzing cost control on an ongoing basis.

- Establishes and maintains liaisons with stakeholders including:

- discusses business practices, mutual needs, concerns and activities;

- coordinates, negotiates, implements and monitors agreed upon pilots;

- maintains liaison with other hardware/software specialists as required.

- Maintains liaisons with Operations, Engineering, Measurement, MIAS, Marketing and other gas utilities in Canada and the U.S.

- Provides technical advice, training and guidance/direction to related groups on system.

- Maintains a current knowledge of new developments in computer and information technology by attending conferences, seminars and reviewing technical papers.

- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties, which do not affect the rating of the job.

- May be required to travel.

Requirements

- Completion of a recognized diploma in STEM.

- Seven (7) years’ directly related, relevant experience.

- Immediate knowledge of Data centre technologies, virtualization, storage, backup, networking, security, and all related supporting infrastructure.

- Superior interpersonal and customer service skills.

- Competency in managing small to medium sized projects.

- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

- Working Knowledge of Field Instrumentation, Telemetry Protocols and Process Control/Automation.

- Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills.

- Valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s License.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.