Technical Manager
- Brossard, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5 ans et plus d'expérience à titre d'ingénieur·e SCADA
- Posting language
- English · French
- Posted
Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
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About Power Factors
Power Factors is a software and solutions provider leading the next generation of clean energy with Unity, one of the most extensive and widely deployed Renewable Energy Management Suites (REMS) in the market.
With over 300 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets managed worldwide across more than 600 customers and 18,000 sites, Power Factors manages 25% of the world's renewable energy data*.
Power Factors' Unity REMS supports the entire energy value chain, from monitoring and controls to market analytics. Through open, data-driven applications, renewable energy stakeholders can collaborate, automate critical processes, and make informed decisions to maximize asset performance and business outcomes.
With deep domain expertise and AI-powered insights delivered at scale, Power Factors helps organizations optimize assets, unlock growth, and make smarter decisions as the world rapidly transitions to clean energy.
Power Factors fights climate change with code.
Outside of China and India.
About The Role
We are now looking for a Technical Manager to complete our dynamic global team (projects covering the North American region). As part of the SCADA Delivery team, the Technical Manager's primary responsibility is the engineering, configuration and commissioning of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and Utility-scale SCADA systems for Renewable Power Systems (mainly PV, BESS & Hybrid).
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with local team members, as well as interact on a regular basis with other company resources, experts and management located in other parts of the world.
What You Will Be Doing
- Create design documentation and drawings for the SCADA system on the PV plant
- Provide technical assistance to the customers (EPC's, installers) to ensure the proper installation of the SCADA system
- Support the sales team with technical advice and recommendations
- Configure SCADA systems (i.e. PLC's, Remote I/O, etc.)
- Analyze new requirements and escalate them to internal teams for implementation
- Organize and execute plant commissioning tasks and generate the associated commissioning documents. Travel to project sites, as needed, to perform field commissioning
- Assist customers with testing, troubleshooting and resolving hardware and device application problems
- Actively participate and contribute in the following areas:
- Other duties as assigned
What You Will Need To Be Successful
We are looking for a team member that is proactive and communicative and enjoys being a part of a tight-knit team. You feel comfortable assisting customers in understanding technical integration and networking details and thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context.
This means that you are efficient at managing multiple projects and portfolios of varying complexities and a driven by continuous learning and growth.
Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:
- 5 plus years experience as SCADA Engineer
- Good knowledge of digital, analog signals and wiring
- Knowledge of principle of operation of RES (Solar, Wind, Storage or Hybrid sites)
- Experience with Industrial protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, etc)
- Experience with PLCs
- Comfortable executing commands using the command line
- Basic knowledge of Local Networks
- Experience with SCADA applications
- Experience with Linux OS, use of terminal and shell
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- MS/BS in Electrical or Automations Engineering
- Experience in the renewable energy sector, a plus
- The applicant must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT - ENGLISH
Proficiency in English is required to support English-speaking customers and to collaborate with teams located outside of Québec, as these activities represent a significant portion of the role's responsibilities.
LIFE @ POWER FACTORS
We are an agile software development company, large enough to make an impact and small enough to move quickly within a rapidly growing industry. We are a team of passionate, innovative, and results-driven professionals committed to making the world a better place through technology and clean energy.
WHY JOIN US
By joining Power Factors, you will become part of a collaborative and mission-driven organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to renewable energy. We offer opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful impact while working alongside talented colleagues around the globe.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Read the full bilingual original
Power Factors est un fournisseur de logiciels et de solutions à la fine pointe qui soutient la prochaine génération d'énergie propre grâce à Unity, l'une des suites de gestion des énergies renouvelables (REMS) les plus complètes et les plus largement déployées sur le marché.
L'entreprise gère plus de 300 GW d'actifs éoliens, solaires et de stockage d'énergie à l'échelle mondiale, au service de plus de 600 clients et de 18 000 sites, représentant 25 % des données mondiales en énergie renouvelable*.
La suite Unity REMS de Power Factors couvre l'ensemble de la chaîne de valeur énergétique, allant de la supervision et du contrôle jusqu'aux analyses de marché. Grâce à des applications ouvertes axées sur les données, la plateforme permet aux acteurs du secteur des énergies renouvelables de collaborer efficacement, d'automatiser des processus critiques et de prendre des décisions éclairées afin d'optimiser la performance et la rentabilité des actifs.
S'appuyant sur une expertise approfondie du domaine, Power Factors déploie des analyses propulsées par l'intelligence artificielle à grande échelle permettant aux organisations d'optimiser leurs actifs, d'accélérer leur croissance et de prendre de meilleures décisions alors que le monde accélère sa transition vers les énergies propres.
Power Factors lutte contre les changements climatiques avec le code.
À l'extérieur de la Chine et de l'Inde.
À PROPOS DU POSTE
Nous sommes maintenant à la recherche d'un·e gestionnaire technique pour compléter notre équipe mondiale dynamique (projets couvrant la région de l'Amérique du Nord). Au sein de l'équipe de livraison SCADA, la principale responsabilité du ou de la gestionnaire technique est l'ingénierie, la configuration et la mise en service de systèmes SCADA commerciaux et industriels (C&I) et de grande envergure (utility-scale) destinés aux systèmes d'énergie renouvelable (principalement solaire PV, BESS et hybrides).
La personne retenue travaillera en collaboration avec les membres de l'équipe locale et interagira régulièrement avec d'autres ressources, expert·e·s et gestionnaires de l'entreprise situé·e·s ailleurs dans le monde.
RESPONSABILITÉS
- Créer la documentation de conception et les dessins du système SCADA pour la centrale photovoltaïque
- Fournir une assistance technique aux clients (EPC, installateurs) afin d'assurer la bonne installation du système SCADA
- Soutenir l'équipe des ventes par des conseils et des recommandations techniques
- Configurer les systèmes SCADA (p. ex. automates programmables (PLC), E/S distantes, etc.)
- Analyser les nouvelles exigences et les transmettre aux équipes internes pour mise en œuvre
- Organiser et exécuter les tâches de mise en service des centrales et produire les documents de mise en service associés. Se déplacer sur les sites de projet, au besoin, pour effectuer la mise en service sur le terrain
- Aider les clients lors des essais, du dépannage et de la résolution de problèmes liés au matériel et aux applications des dispositifs
- Participer activement et contribuer aux domaines suivants :
- Élaboration d'un plan et de la documentation d'assurance qualité/contrôle qualité pour la mise en service des centrales
- Formation sur le nouveau matériel, les changements de paramètres et de configuration, et le soutien technique
- Élaboration et maintien des procédures d'essai à effectuer sur les systèmes SCADA avant l'expédition
- Élaboration de processus pour le transfert des projets entre l'Ingénierie et le Soutien
- Autres tâches connexes selon les besoins
Nous recherchons un·e collègue proactif·ve et communicatif·ve, qui aime faire partie d'une équipe soudée. Vous êtes à l'aise d'aider les clients à comprendre les détails techniques d'intégration et de réseautique et vous vous épanouissez dans un environnement où il faut trouver des solutions créatives à des problèmes complexes dans un contexte en évolution rapide.
Cela signifie que vous gérez efficacement plusieurs projets et portefeuilles de complexité variable et que vous êtes animé·e par l'apprentissage et la croissance continus.
Plus précisément, nous recherchons une personne possédant la boîte à outils suivante :
Exigences
- 5 ans et plus d'expérience à titre d'ingénieur·e SCADA
- Bonne connaissance des signaux numériques et analogiques et du câblage
- Connaissance des principes de fonctionnement des systèmes d'énergie renouvelable (sites solaires, éoliens, de stockage ou hybrides)
- Expérience avec les protocoles industriels (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, etc.)
- Expérience avec les automates programmables (PLC)
- À l'aise pour exécuter des commandes en ligne de commande
- Connaissances de base des réseaux locaux
- Expérience avec les applications SCADA
- Expérience avec le système d'exploitation Linux, l'utilisation du terminal et du shell
- Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et verbale
- Maîtrise ou baccalauréat en génie électrique ou en génie de l'automatisation
- Expérience dans le secteur des énergies renouvelables, un atout
- La personne candidate doit être disposée et apte à voyager jusqu'à 25 % du temps
La connaissance de l'anglais est requise afin de répondre à des client·e·s anglophones et de collaborer avec des équipes situées à l'extérieur du Québec, ces activités représentant une part significative des responsabilités du poste.
LA VIE CHEZ POWER FACTORS
Power Factors est une entreprise de développement logiciel agile, suffisamment structurée pour avoir un impact concret tout en demeurant flexible et réactive dans un secteur en forte croissance. Nous réunissons des talents audacieux, créatifs et orientés vers les résultats qui souhaitent contribuer concrètement à un avenir énergétique plus durable.
POURQUOI SE JOINDRE À NOUS
En vous joignant à Power Factors, vous intégrerez une équipe innovante et engagée dont le travail a un impact direct sur la transition énergétique mondiale. Vous bénéficierez d'un environnement collaboratif, de nombreuses opportunités d'apprentissage et d'un cadre propice au développement professionnel.
ÉGALITÉ DES CHANCES EN EMPLOI
Power Factors souscrit au principe de l'égalité des chances en emploi et favorise un environnement de travail diversifié et inclusif. Toutes les candidatures qualifiées seront considérées sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'origine nationale, le handicap ou le statut d'ancien combattant.
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About Power Factors
Power Factors is a software and solutions provider leading the next generation of clean energy with Unity, one of the most extensive and widely deployed Renewable Energy Management Suites (REMS) in the market.
With over 300 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets managed worldwide across more than 600 customers and 18,000 sites, Power Factors manages 25% of the world's renewable energy data*.
Power Factors' Unity REMS supports the entire energy value chain, from monitoring and controls to market analytics. Through open, data-driven applications, renewable energy stakeholders can collaborate, automate critical processes, and make informed decisions to maximize asset performance and business outcomes.
With deep domain expertise and AI-powered insights delivered at scale, Power Factors helps organizations optimize assets, unlock growth, and make smarter decisions as the world rapidly transitions to clean energy.
Power Factors fights climate change with code.
Outside of China and India.
About The Role
We are now looking for a Technical Manager to complete our dynamic global team (projects covering the North American region). As part of the SCADA Delivery team, the Technical Manager's primary responsibility is the engineering, configuration and commissioning of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and Utility-scale SCADA systems for Renewable Power Systems (mainly PV, BESS & Hybrid).
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with local team members, as well as interact on a regular basis with other company resources, experts and management located in other parts of the world.
What You Will Be Doing
- Create design documentation and drawings for the SCADA system on the PV plant
- Provide technical assistance to the customers (EPC's, installers) to ensure the proper installation of the SCADA system
- Support the sales team with technical advice and recommendations
- Configure SCADA systems (i.e. PLC's, Remote I/O, etc.)
- Analyze new requirements and escalate them to internal teams for implementation
- Organize and execute plant commissioning tasks and generate the associated commissioning documents. Travel to project sites, as needed, to perform field commissioning
- Assist customers with testing, troubleshooting and resolving hardware and device application problems
- Actively participate and contribute in the following areas:
- Developing a Quality Assurance/Quality Control plan and documentation for plants commissioning
- Training on new product hardware, settings/configuration changes, technical support
- Developing and maintaining test procedures to be performed on SCADA systems prior to shipping
- Developing processes for the handoff of projects between Engineering and Support
- Other duties as assigned
We are looking for a team member that is proactive and communicative and enjoys being a part of a tight-knit team. You feel comfortable assisting customers in understanding technical integration and networking details and thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context.
This means that you are efficient at managing multiple projects and portfolios of varying complexities and a driven by continuous learning and growth.
Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:
- 5 plus years experience as SCADA Engineer
- Good knowledge of digital, analog signals and wiring
- Knowledge of principle of operation of RES (Solar, Wind, Storage or Hybrid sites)
- Experience with Industrial protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, etc)
- Experience with PLCs
- Comfortable executing commands using the command line
- Basic knowledge of Local Networks
- Experience with SCADA applications
- Experience with Linux OS, use of terminal and shell
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- MS/BS in Electrical or Automations Engineering
- Experience in the renewable energy sector, a plus
- The applicant must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time
Proficiency in English is required to support English-speaking customers and to collaborate with teams located outside of Québec, as these activities represent a significant portion of the role's responsibilities.
LIFE @ POWER FACTORS
We are an agile software development company, large enough to make an impact and small enough to move quickly within a rapidly growing industry. We are a team of passionate, innovative, and results-driven professionals committed to making the world a better place through technology and clean energy.
WHY JOIN US
By joining Power Factors, you will become part of a collaborative and mission-driven organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to renewable energy. We offer opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful impact while working alongside talented colleagues around the globe.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Responsibilities
Engineer, configure, and commission commercial, industrial, and utility-scale SCADA systems for solar PV, battery storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects. Provide technical support to customers and sales teams, troubleshoot system issues, and develop commissioning, quality-control, testing, and project handoff processes.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of SCADA engineering experience, knowledge of signals and wiring, renewable energy systems, industrial protocols, PLCs, SCADA applications, Linux, and basic networking. A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or automation engineering is required, along with strong communication skills and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
Skills
- SCADA Engineering
- SCADA Configuration
- SCADA Commissioning
- PLC Configuration
- Digital and Analog Signals
- Electrical Wiring
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Industrial Protocols
- Modbus
- DNP3
- OPC
- Command-Line Interface
- Local Area Networks
- Linux
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Communication
Benefits
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Learning Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Technology
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- SCADA
- Unity
- Solar PV
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Commercial and Industrial Systems
- Utility-Scale Systems
- Remote I/O
- Modbus
- DNP3
- OPC
- Linux
- Command Line
- Terminal
- Shell
- Local Area Networks
- Digital Signals
- Analog Signals
- Electrical Wiring
- System Integration
- Commissioning
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Support
- Electrical Engineering
- Automation Engineering
- Project Handoff