Industrial Control System and Cybersecurity Engineer (tcenergy)

Job Description

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team! 

Application Close Date: September 2, 2024

The Opportunity

TC Energy's Facilities Reliability & Integrity Engineering Services (FRIES) organization is a team of experts who leverage deep technical skills and subject matter expertise to maximize the value of the company's facilities assets across North America. The FRIES organization is responsible for developing fit-for-purpose technical standards and asset management strategies that balance risk, asset performance, and cost. Additionally, FRIES provides escalated subject matter expert (SME) support to resolve complex engineering challenges and support operations and project engineering functions.

Within the FRIES organization, the Industrial Controls & Cybersecurity (IC&C) team comprises engineering SMEs with deep technical expertise on systems and equipment core to gas facilities processes, but outside of the prime mover (i.e., compressor units and the main pipeline through facilities). The IC&C team consists of Industrial Controls and Cybersecurity engineering SMEs with four primary accountabilities:

• Serving as the technical authority for engineering standards

• Providing Tier 3 (escalated) engineering support to operations

• Developing asset management strategies

• Supporting project engineering functions

The IC&C team is seeking an Industrial Control System and Cybersecurity Engineer who has industry and technical knowledge, as well as experience in gas facilities industrial control systems.

This role is responsible for architecting, providing installation assistance, maintaining, and troubleshooting ICS networks across TC Energy's North American footprint. Additional responsibilities include developing procedures, processes, integrity plans, and training to keep ICS networks reliable and supportable by field personnel, as well as keeping the ICS assets cybersecure through patching, end-of-life integrity plans, and defense-in-depth architectures.

What you'll do 

• Architect, install, maintain, and troubleshoot TC Energy's Industrial Control System (ICS) facility networks across North America

• Provide Tier 3 subject matter expertise to field teams, helping them identify and resolve problems, analyze malfunctions, make modifications or repairs, and offer technical assistance

• Maintain Asset Management Plans, Integrity Plans, and Facility Management Plans for ICS network assets

• Provide technical guidance, instruction, and assistance related to the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications of ICS networks involving HMI, communications, controls, monitoring, and analytics equipment

• Train ICS personnel on practices necessary to meet Cyber Security requirements, effectively troubleshoot and maintain ICS networks, and implement new asset types

• Monitor for vulnerabilities, risk-rank them, and help formulate remediation steps

• Implement and perform firmware and patching upgrades for all ICS hardware and software

• Help track and record firmware and patching levels for ICS hardware and software, including PLCs, switches, protocol converters, VFDs, soft starters, RTUs, flow meters, chromatographs, thin clients, and HMI software

• Manage TC Energy's ICS adherence to Cyber Security policies and standards, and ensure compliance with applicable mandates

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• Perform engineering or engineering-related studies, providing technical input and assistance to field teams and the Engineering & Construction group

• Analyze automation schedules and construction plans to determine their impact on existing facilities and operations

• Investigate, analyze, and make recommendations related to the integrity and/or efficiency of equipment

• Maintain and expand expertise to stay current with emerging technologies, and implement changes to ensure efficient and effective operations

• Communicate best practices, improvement opportunities, new technologies, and general information to others in the organization

• Promote and provide for standardization of equipment, maintenance functions, programs, and procedures across field operations

• Support the Field Technician Qualification and Operator Qualification programs by setting performance standards, providing mentoring and verification services, and delivering technical training

• Monitor data acquisition systems and related computer equipment, coordinate software modifications, and ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures

Minimum qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

• For Canadian candidates, registered as a P.Eng in the prevailing jurisdiction in good standing (e.g., APEGA in Alberta).

• Solid experience in the configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Cisco IOS-based network switches

• Demonstrated ability to architect ICS networks, including zoning, sub-zoning, and familiarity with the Purdue Model

• Proficient operating knowledge of electrical, controls, and automation systems

• Broad understanding of various PLC and HMI platforms

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing best-practice switch configurations for ICS environments

• Knowledge of firewall operations and the ability to configure effective rule structures

• Proven track record of remote troubleshooting network issues under high-stress situations

• Experience using Windows Network Policy Server or RADIUS server authentication for network switches

• Familiarity with the configuration and implementation of SNMP v3

• Proficiency with Solarwinds tools, such as Network Configuration Manager and Network Performance Monitor

• Understanding of Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) architectures

• Knowledge of Active Directory, Sites and Services architecture, and DNS structuring

• Familiarity with Python or comparable scripting languages

• Expertise in installing, updating, and configuring computer application software, network security software, and documenting computer systems and networks

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining robust computer system and network security measures

• Ability to assess and mitigate potential security threats

• Background in the gas pipeline industry

• Broad knowledge and experience in industrial data communications

• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley equipment and control systems

 
This position requires candidates to

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

• Successfully complete a pre- employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing

• Be available for extended work hours/days, and callouts as needed;

• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home

 
Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position.  Following a conditional offer of employment, the Company will check the motor vehicle records of any job applicant when driving is an essential job function.
 
 

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states. 

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.