Operations Technology (OT) Technician I

Halifax Water is Atlantic Canada’s largest water utility, providing integrated water, wastewater and stormwater utility for more than 106,000 customers daily. For more than 70 years we have been proud stewards of the water cycle, providing clean water to customers, and safely conveying it back to the source. Through our One Team – One Water approach, our more than 550 dedicated employees provide essential water services to an estimated 383,000 people in HALIFAX.

We are currently hiring for an Operational Technology Technician I. This term opportunity (approximately six (6 ) months, in the Corporate Services Department, has full time hours.

As an Operational Techology Technician I, you will:

• Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of arc flash and electrical safety.
• Monitor SCADA systems for alarms, operational status, and communication issues. Analyze information using trends and reports to suggest actions and repairs.
• Support operations in testing, maintenance, and controls of booster pumping equipment and control equipment for the operation of the water and wastewater systems.
• Responsible for operation, daily maintenance, and emergency response for water booster stations.
• Select, install, calibrate, monitor, maintain and ensure the accuracy of various instrumentation throughout Halifax Water’s distribution, collections, and treatment facilities. Instrumentation pertaining to, but not limited to flow, pressure, level, pH, free chlorine, and turbidity.
• Select, install, program, and troubleshoot VFDs, actuators, pump controllers, and chemical injection pumps; maintain PLC and DCS systems, including I/O modules and network adapters.
• Install, configure, and repair radio telemetry and AMI network equipment; maintain documentation and resolve communication issues.
• Modify and configure HMI displays and SCADA software; implement security features and follow cybersecurity recommendations for ICS infrastructure.
• Assist in commissioning electrical and controls for treatment plants and SCADA installations; manage CAD documents and perform rotational standby duty.

To do this job, you need to have:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Grade 12, plus additional Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologist, or equivalent technical certificate from a recognized educational institution.

• Specialized training in PLC programming, SCADA, and HMI applications.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in instrumentation and SCADA systems including PLC programming, networking, systems integration, HMI applications, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• Must be willing to obtain Nova Scotia Water Distribution Operator Certificate – Level 2

• Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.

• Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training: • First Aid

• Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Formerly WHMIS)

• Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements

This job is a unionized job under CUPE Local 227. The job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).

Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. This means:

• Our goal is to be a diverse workplace, that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success, and the success of our community.
• We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

Application Deadline is 4:30pm on September 7, 2024

Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview.

If offered the job:

• You may need to complete a practical test.
• You will need to successfully pass a background check.
• You may need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing, which could include a satisfactory drivers abstract.

Skills

• Communication Equipment
• Instrumentation
• Electronics
• Troubleshooting
• Industrial Control

Halifax Water