Intern Plant Infrastructure & Operating Systems

Company Summary : Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe. With a strong track record of originating, developing, financing, and building nearly 9 GWp of solar and 3 GWh of battery storage power plants across six continents, Recurrent Energy has established a leadership position in both solar and battery storage project development. With a total pipeline of 25 GWp in solar and 47 GWh in battery storage, of which 14 GW and 12 GWh respectively already have interconnections (as of January 31, 2023). In addition, Recurrent Energy’s services business has 6 GW of projects under operations and maintenance contracts, either operational or contracted projects. Position Summary : This internship will offer the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals in the fields of plant infrastructure, operating systems, cybersecurity, and energy management, contributing to the development, optimization, and security of our systems. Intern will support and assist network, and cybersecurity leads on implementing a cybersecurity program as well as supporting network engineers and system admin on day-to-day plants commissioning work. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the fields of infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and energy control systems. Responsibilities : Plant Infrastructure & Operating Systems Support :

• Assist in the maintenance and improvement of plant infrastructure, ensuring reliable and efficient operation of physical and virtual systems.
• Support in the administration and optimization of operating systems used in the plant environment.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to servers, networks, and hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to document and streamline processes for system upgrades, patches, and improvements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot plant infrastructure-related queries. Cybersecurity Program & Global Energy Management System for SCADA Control Support :
• Assist in cybersecurity assessments, identifying vulnerabilities in plant systems and supporting the development of remediation plans.
• Help ensure that security measures for global energy management systems (including SCADA controls) are up to date and fully compliant.
• Assist in monitoring network traffic and system access to detect security breaches and support incident response activities.
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to research and implement best practices for SCADA control security.
• Help with the integration of security protocols into operational technology (OT) environments. Qualifications :
• Currently completing a Bachelor’s Thesis (TFG) or Master’s Thesis (TFM) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of plant infrastructure, operating systems, and / or SCADA control systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and familiarity with network security concepts.
• Proficiency in using tools such as Linux, Windows Server, and basic programming / scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Eager to learn and help team members.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Focus on the internal costumer aiming to provide the best service to them.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and propose practical solutions. Take aways :
• Gain hands-on experience in the fields of infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and energy control systems.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects with the potential for long-term career development.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Flexible working hours depending on the project requirements.
• Other company benefits offered for interns.