Control System Engineer

Shell; Corunna; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Control Systems Engineer/Specialist at their hybrid Sarnia facility. This role involves troubleshooting DCS/PLC applications, providing engineering support, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should hold an Engineering degree, have at least 6 years of experience, and possess knowledge of Honeywell control systems. Competitive compensation and flexible working hours are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid parental leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant industry experience.
• Willing to provide off-hours support during outages, Turnarounds, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for instrument-related hardware (DCS, PLC, transmitters).
• Support project design and documentation processes.
• Track KPIs for DCS and PLC to ensure system reliability.

Skills

Control Systems

DCS and PLC software applications

Troubleshooting Process Control problems

Education

Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Diploma

Tools

Honeywell Experion PKS

Honeywell TDC3000

Foxboro IA series

Foxboro EVO series

Job description

What’s The Role

The Shell Sarnia team is looking for a Control Systems Engineer/Specialist to join their Process Automation Control & Optimization (PACO). The role involves providing engineering support, troubleshooting and maintaining distributed control system (DCS)/programmable logic controller (PLC) applications for different process units at the Sarnia Manufacturing Centre. This is a hybrid role under Shell’s current policy, offering work‑from‑home flexibility with an expectation to spend approximately three (3) days per week on‑site.

About the Site

The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre (SMC) has been part of our Canadian portfolio since 1963 and includes both a refinery and a chemicals plant. In 2024 Shell Sarnia Manufacturing Center was awarded the Best Site Award by the International Benchmarking Consortia (IBC) of Independent Project Analysis (IPA).

Accountabilities

• Provide technical support for instrument related hardware (DCS, PLC, transmitters, valves, tank gauge systems)
• Ensure system compliance with Shell and Site operational technology cyber security practices
• Participate in manage of change (MOC) and Process Safety Startup Review (PSSR) meetings; complete MOC evaluation and PSSR action items for Instrument and Process Control related items
• Support project design and implementation processes by assisting in creation of Basis of Design (BOD) and engineering package documentation to meet Shell and PACO standards
• Maintain regular communication with internal site departments and collaborate with key stakeholders to advocate projects and support unit performance; provide control support to Turnarounds, HAZOP and Risk Assessments as needed
• Champion efforts to keep instrument documentation updated across Intools, P&IDs, and Loop Drawings
• Participate in factory acceptance and site acceptance testing
• Identify and troubleshoot complex field instrumentation problems and develop technically sound solutions
• Support failure analysis and causal investigation of control failures or incidents; develop solutions to prevent future occurrence
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to resolve complex problems as part of run‑and‑maintain activities
• During construction phases support the engineering and construction company (EPCM) and main automation contractor (MAC) with control narrative review and factory acceptance testing
• Participate in systems upgrades and reliability
• Track KPI's for DCS and PLC to ensure they are regularly updated & reported for maintaining system reliability
• Configure DCS (Honeywell Experion PKS/Foxboro IA) to implement new process control/Advanced Process Control (APC) strategies
• Promote the use of new technology and best practices
• Participate in and comply with safety programs

What You Bring

• Legal authorization to work in Canada on a full‑time basis for anyone other than the current employer
• Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Diploma
• At least 6 years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of Controls Systems—Honeywell Experion PKS, Honeywell TDC3000, Foxboro IA series, Foxboro EVO series is required
• Familiarity with using DCS and PLC software applications such as Modicon and HIMA (SIS)
• Ability to independently troubleshoot Process Control problems and provide operational guidance and engineering solutions
• Willingness to provide some off‑hours support during upsets, outages, Turnarounds, and emergencies

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Shell is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $118,000 – $168,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity. Shell offers competitive compensation, paid parental leave, flexible working hours, and opportunities for growth in a values‑led culture.

Shell in Canada

Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries. Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada, with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, renewables and energy solutions.

At a Glance

• Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets
• Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia
• A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada
• The Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility
• The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario
• Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels
• 15 Shell‑owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations
• Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 27 airport fixed‑based operations and airport consortiums
• Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business