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Senior Analyst, IT Applications (Energy & HSE Systems)
PowerCo SE
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Posted 15 oct.
About this role
Our Story and Why We're Growing We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company. At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world. Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us! About the Role The Senior Analyst, IT Energy & HSE (Energy, Health, Safety & Environment) role is the designated IT application owner for all Energy Management, HSE, Safety, Building Automation, and Facility Monitoring systems at PowerCo Canada. The role focuses on application lifecycle management, governance, IT/OT integration, cybersecurity compliance, data flows, support model definition, and vendor coordination, ensuring these critical systems reliably support operational safety, energy transparency, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities • Application Ownership & Lifecycle Management: Serve as the IT system owner for BAEMS, FMCS, HSE platform, HMS (Hazard Management Suite), AACS (access control) and SIMS system. • Manage configuration governance, upgrades, vendor releases, patch management, backup/recovery and documentation. • Business Engagement & Digital Requirements Translation: Act as the main liaison between IT and HSE, Facilities/Engineering, and Sustainability/Energy business teams. Translate operational compliance, safety, and energy needs into IT requirements, including data structures, integrations, access models, and workflows. • Integration Architecture & Data Governance: Define integration architecture between application systems and the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP — Azure-based), SAP S/4HANA ERP, and AVEVA MES. Support secure OT/IT integrations via OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus/TCP, and BACnet. • Govern data models, retention policies, and KPI definitions for Energy, HSE, and Facility systems. • IT Governance, Security & Compliance: Ensure applications meet PowerCo cybersecurity standards, including IAM (Identity & Access Management), network segmentation, TLS encryption, and logging requirements. • Perform risk assessments, vulnerability management coordination, user access reviews, and manage regulatory documentation and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). • Support Model Definition & Operations: Establish and maintain the support model across Tier 1 (Service Desk), Tier 2 (IT Apps/Infra), Tier 3 (Vendors). Develop SLAs (Service Level Agreements), OLAs(Operating Level Agreements), runbooks, incident workflows, and monitoring dashboards. • Project Delivery & Change Management: Lead or support projects involving BAEMS, FMCS, Quentic, HMS, AACS/Lenel, SIMS, and CCTV systems. Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing), go‑live, hypercare, and change management processes following ITIL practices. • Vendor & Contract Management: Manage relationships with suppliers local and international. Oversee licensing, renewals, SLAs and contract compliance. • Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement: Identify opportunities to enhance energy transparency, automate HSE workflows and expand digitization of Facility monitoring systems. • Align with global PowerCo architectural and data governance standards. What you bring to the Team • 5+ years of experience with Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent. • Strong expertise in administering and supporting Energy, HSE, Safety, and Facility IT applications such as BAEMS (Building Automation & Energy Management System – Zenon/Copa Data), FMCS (Factory Monitoring & Control System – Schneider/Exyte), Quentic (HSE Platform), HMS – Hazard Management Suite (WinGuard), AACS – Access Authorization Control System (Lenel OnGuard), SIMS – Security Incident Management System (Resolver), and CCTV – Closed Circuit Television (Milestone XProtect). • ITIL v4 Foundation (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) • MP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled • Experience supporting or managing Energy, HSE, Safety, Building Automation, or Facility Monitoring systems such as BAEMS, FMCS, Quentic, HMS/WinGuard, SIMS/Resolver, AACS/Lenel, or Milestone XProtect. • Familiarity with HSE regulatory and compliance frameworks (occupational health, environmental monitoring, safety reporting), including emergency response and incident management processes. • Experience with building automation, utilities dashboards, environmental sensors, and sustainability/energy reporting platforms. • Background working with OT systems or industrial control concepts: building automation (BA), utilities supervisory systems, or SCADA adjacent architectures. • Understanding of energy efficiency, sustainability metrics, utility consumption patterns, and carbon reporting requirements. • Experience deploying cloud-based HSE/Energy systems and integrating building automation with enterprise data platforms (Azure, IoT gateways, edge compute). • Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams (HSE, Facilities, Engineering, Security, Operations, Cybersecurity) and global IT groups. • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to analyze HSE and Energy KPIs, create dashboards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. • Experience in regulated industrial environments where audit readiness, documentation quality, and traceability are essential. Power Perks • Attractive Remuneration: The expected competitive compensation range for this position is $88,390-$110,496 CAD , which includes base pay and target amount of short term incentive plan. • In addition we offer competitive benefits: our program is flexible to allow you to make the selections and get the coverage you need. • Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan. • Employee Assistance Plan: We offer an Employee Assistance Plan which can support you in mental health, physical wellness and overall wellbeing. • Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31. • Opportunities for development. • Relocation Support. • Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Our compensation is determined based on a combination of factors including but not limited too relevant years of experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description. This posting is for a currently vacant role. We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability. PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation. LI-Onsite