ABOUT BLACKSTONE ENERGY

Blackstone Energy Services is a privately owned, integrated energy transition company that helps public institutions and private sector organizations manage their energycosts, consumption and carbon emissions. We are guided by our impassionedvision to take our clients to net-zero emissions by 2050 and crush their carbon footprint!

With our team of like-minded and award-winning climate crusaders, our success is built on developing responsible energy and carbon management solutions. This includes budgeting, commodity broker and supply, cost improvement strategies, utility bill management, consumption efficiencies and conservation efforts, GHG emission reductions, clean infrastructure retrofits and ESG & regulatory reporting. We are a rapidly growing team with an entrepreneurial culture providing superior customer service and customized energy solutions.

As an IoT Sr Systems Specialist, you will work closely with our IoT team in the development and deployment of advanced IoT solutions. Your role involves coordination, integration, and commissioning of these systems, ensuring they are installed, configured, and tested to meet both design and performance standards.

What you will do

You will also be responsible for ongoing maintenance, including inspections, software updates, and troubleshooting, to ensure system reliability and integrity. Quality control is a key aspect of this role, and you will be expected to provide regular reports and performance metrics to ensure compliance with design and operational standards.

Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Software Developers, IT Teams, Energy Engineers and Project Managers, including providing technical support and training to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed site audits to identify integration opportunities, assess existing infrastructure, and understand site conditions to assist in proposal development and design of effective solutions
• 1. Independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues on-site

• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively in a field-based role, demonstrating strong organizational skills and self-reliance.

• Develop, commission, and maintain IoT platform, support configuration and troubleshooting of IoT networks, ensuring robust connectivity between IoT devices, BAS, Scada, Metering and other systems

• Independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues on-site
• Manage time and tasks effectively in a field-based role, demonstrating strong organizational skills
• Initialization and programming of dedicated IoT devices, gateways, energy meters

• Develop database framework, deployment and data acquisition of existing BAS and/or Scada systems following standardized solutions
• Design and implementation of solutions for blackPAC DERMS and energy management systems, ensuring code compliance, quality of service, data integrity and security
• Ongoing development of standards-based solution engineering,
• Completion of project as-built design and commissioning documentation
• Product research & development, testing of new technology, verify integration protocols (LoRaWAN, MQTT, BACnet) and other devices for energy data collection, control and monitoring
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, ensuring continuous data flow between system components, field devices, and back-end applications
• Work closely with the team to modernize and update client infrastructure, integrating IoT solutions and supporting automation efforts for better operational control
• Development of user-friendly graphical interfaces and dashboards to visualize real-time data from energy management systems.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery and integration.
• Follow all company safety procedures when performing work on or offsite
• Participate in yearly performance reviews, team huddles, standup meetings and 1:1s

Qualifications

• Education: Degree or Diploma, Industrial Automation, SCADA, Mechatronics, Instrumentation
• Experience: 5-10 Years experience in a similar role as BAS, IoT or Industrial Technician
• Networking Fundamentals: Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including IT cybersecurity, VLAN, Routing, BAS, SCADA, wireless communication in IoT systems
• Programming Skills: Experience in languages such as React, JavaScript, Python, HTML,
• Network protocol: Experienced in (BACnet, MQQT, REST, Modbus TCP, OPC, IoT, IIOT, MSI or BAS)
• Programming: Proficiency in BAS, Scada or PLC programming including systems integration
• Troubleshooting: A natural hands on troubleshooting of connectivity issues, experience using multimeters, network diagnostic tools, and a field technicians toolset
• IoT Frameworks: Experienced in Tridium Vykon, FIN Framework, or similar BAS & IoT platforms
• CAD/Visio: Experience with CAD or Visio is an asset
• Standards Knowledge: Knowledge of HVAC Systems, ASHRAE standards, local building codes
• UI Development: Creative and experienced in developing user interfaces for data visualization and energy performance monitoring
• Location and Travel: This role is primarily field based with sites in Durham Region, Greater Toronto Area and Southwestern Ontario. Occasional travel required for remote sites in Northern Ontario.

Relevant Certifications

• Certified Internet of Things Security Practitioner (CIoTSP)
• Niagara 4 Technical Certification (Tridium)
• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Certifications
• Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
• GE Digital APM & Predix Certifications
• Experienced with IoT platforms, Docker, Java & React
• Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)
• Certified BACnet Professional (CBP)

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• An opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced energy transition with true climate responsibility impact
• A chance to join a company that has a phenomenal 4.6/5.0 glassdoor company review and a people-focused culture
• RRSP program with employer match
• Competitive salary that's bonus eligible
• Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• Company-paid Health & Wellness days off
• Fitness Club & Bike Share subsidy
• A collaborative, inclusive, solutions-oriented work culture.
• DEI+B Committee
• Central midtown Toronto office on the TTC line
• A fully funded, employee-focused health benefits plan (including vision care, an extensive Employee & Family Assistance Plan, and enhanced coverages for wellness-based practitioners such as mental health support, massage therapy and others)

Blackstone is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or age. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard, and can be their best selves at work.

Our commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility is foundational to who we are.Read our Corporate ESG reporthere.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.