Analytics & BI Application Specialist

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:17:40 +0000

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between QCA's customers and the development team, ensuring effective communication of business requirements.

• Conduct comprehensive business analysis and gather technical requirements.

• Configure and interface with modern SCADA and industrial historian systems.

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot modern database solutions using cloud-based platforms.

• Implement robust data integration processes for analytics and data transformation.

• Architect and implement scalable, secure cloud-based infrastructures.

• Develop advanced BI solutions and dashboards to support client decision-making.

• Facilitate seamless data flow between industrial control systems and enterprise applications.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architectures, processes, and solutions.

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in Analytics, BI, or similar fields.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field.

• Proficiency in modern database technologies such as SQL Server, Azure SQL, or PostgreSQL

• Hands-on experience with industrial data historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI, Ignition, Canary Labs).

• Expertise in data integration tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache NiFi, Azure Data Factory, Talend).

• Familiarity with data integration protocols (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs).

• Experience with Business Intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).

• Experience with modern version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD practices.

• Analytical thinker with a meticulous eye for detail and a solutions-oriented mindset

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to convey ideas effectively

• Able to build positive relationship within and across teams

Other qualifications (preferred but not required:

• Knowledge of industrial automation systems (e.g., SCADA, PLC).

• Experience with IIoT platforms and edge computing solutions.

• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and AI-driven analytics.

• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies or data engineering

• Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).

Automation Specialist (Onsite)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:54:28 +0000

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Typically, the workday is 8 hours. There will be pre-scheduled shifts of up to 12 hours to accommodate operational needs. The schedule covers Monday through Sunday, with flexibility in daily hours.

• Design control systems for industrial applications

• Design control system changes to existing systems as needed

• Write technical documentation to support design activities and document work plans and work performed

• Design software systems for industrial applications

• Design software system changes to existing systems as needed

• Document software designs on a suitable platform

• Create automation programming for PLC, HMI, Historian, VFD, PC, and other automation systems that may be required

• Create code for database solutions and other information technology platforms

• Perform FAT testing in the office or at client site to a documented test plan

• Perform commissioning services at the client site as needed as per the commissioning schedule which will require work to be completed after hours, on weekends, and on statutory holidays from time to time

• Communicate effectively with the client about project progress in a manner that is consistent with the project goals and QCA’s best interest

• Travel to client sites in other cities to perform work as required

• Manage time allocations for task efficiently, meet deadlines for tasks as needed, and give feedback to project managers

• Provide time estimates to management for work that will be performed

• Enter work hours and comments into the time sheet program every week, on time, as per management deadlines

Education and Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience; degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution

• 3 to 5 years experience in PLC programming preferred Rockwell

• Good understanding of networking and Switches an asset

• Wonderware HMI Experience

• Flexible, able to work on night shift or on-call

• Strong technical documentation writing skills

• Experience working on medium and large-scale projects

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively

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Analytics & BI Application Specialist

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