About Us
Workbench Energy is a fast-growing software and services company specializing in electricity markets. We help large power users, distributed energy resources (think industrial-size batteries) and, grid-connected generators optimize revenues, cost savings, and carbon impacts. Our software, tools and experience are leading the enablement of Ontario’s modern power grid with distributed and sustainable resources.
About the Role
At Workbench Energy, we strive to provide innovative electricity market software solutions that ensure and support successful participation in the IESO electricity markets for our clients. As we embark on increasing our support to large-scale energy storage projects, we are seeking a highly skilled and talented SCADA & Operations Specialist to contribute to our success.
As a SCADA & Operations Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our SCADA platform using Ignition (Inductive Automation), as well as overseeing the technical monitoring and operations of our utility-scale battery storage facilities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will leverage your expertise in SCADA development and PLC programming to produce clean and scalable solutions that meet high-quality standards. Your problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment will be essential in delivering exceptional operational performance and software solutions.
Your Success
Your success as a member of our Energy Management Solutions team will require you to be organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and adapt to the evolving technology and operational demands of utility-scale battery storage. You will leverage your skills in SCADA development, PLC programming, and database management to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. Strong communication and collaboration will be key, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations and meet client needs.
We will provide you with comprehensive training on relevant energy market and power sector factors which will play into the design and operation of the SCADA systems. You will gain a deep understanding of our systems and processes, enabling you to effectively monitor, maintain, and optimize energy assets in Ontario and around the world. Your role will be crucial in supporting the commercial operations of our facilities and ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop, monitor, and maintain remote SCADA systems, specifically tailored to grid-scale battery energy storage systems.
- Program and perform unit testing on PLCs used to control various functions within remotely operated facilities.
- Manage local and cloud databases, meeting data retention policies while maintaining availability for equipment warranty review.
- Prepare regular reports for online systems to meet each customer’s needs.
- Facilitate with Energy Managers to help ensure smooth commercial operations of the facilities within Energy Markets.
- Document and create detailed operational procedures and manuals to standardize processes and ensure consistent operations.
Required Skills
- Minimum of either (1) Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, (2) College education focusing on SCADA development and PLC programming, or (3) A minimum of 5 years of related working experience.
- 2+ years of development experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation), and PLC programming (preferably Structured Text, and Object-Oriented PLC Programming).
- Proficiency in database management, including design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
- Collaborative mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud systems such as Microsoft Azure, including deployment and management of cloud resources.
- Working knowledge of network security, including configuring subnets, firewall rules, managed switches, VLANs, and VPNs to ensure secure and efficient network operations.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs, including designing, developing, and integrating APIs for seamless communication between systems.
- Familiarity with the power sector and grid-scale energy storage.
Additional Details
- Hybrid work. Primarily work-from-home, with in-office collaboration from time to time.
- Travel to customer sites required as needed based on project demands.
