Controls Engineer/Technician

Acero Engineering Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acero Engineering Inc. in Western Canada seeks a seasoned Controls Engineer/Technician to lead control documentation, P&IDs and control philosophies for Oil and Gas facilities.

You will coordinate with clients and subcontractors, update drawings and respond to RFIs/FDNs, ensuring alignment with project scope. The role requires a minimum of 6 years' experience in oil and gas controls, strong teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years as a Controls Engineer/Technician in Oil and Gas Facilities in Western Canada.
• Field experience is an asset.
• Strong ability to navigate P&IDs, especially process control systems.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Bluebeam.
• Excellent team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines as occasionally demanded by clients.

Responsibilities

• Redline and generate design delivery documents (instrument alarm lists, cause & effect diagrams, I/O assignments, controls docs).
• Prepare Control Narratives and Control Philosophies.
• Update cause & effect diagrams and alarm lists for new control scope.
• Update P&IDs to reflect control logic changes.
• Revise drawings to reflect construction changes and controls docs.
• Review RFIs and FDNs for controls scope.
• Coordinate and manage controls subcontractors (PLC, SCADA, HMI).
• Communicate with Client and 3rd party Controls personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Process control systems

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Tools

Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Bluebeam

Job description

Acero Engineering Inc. (“Acero”), a dynamic company providing engineering, procurement and construction management expertise to the Oil and Gas industry is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill a role as a Controls Engineer/Technician.

Acero is focused on facility and pipeline engineering, procurement and construction management services; from concept evaluation to plant start-up. Our core service offering is in-house project management, process, civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control engineering, project engineering, procurement, regulatory services and construction management.

Responsibilities:

• Redline and/or generate all design delivery documents such as instrument alarm & setting lists, cause & effect diagrams, I/O assignments, and other controls documentation.
• Prepare Control Narrative & Control Philosophies.
• Update cause & effect diagram, alarm & setting lists to reflect additional control scope.
• Redline and update P&IDs to incorporate control logic changes.
• Redline engineering drawings to incorporate construction changes, including P&IDs, Control Narratives, cause & effect diagrams, shutdown keys, and other controls-related documents.
• Review and approve Requests for Information (RFIs) and process Field Design Notices (FDNs).
• Generate and process Management of Changes (MOC) per construction requirements.
• Coordinate and manage controls-related subcontractors, including PLC programming, SCADA, and HMI development, as required.
• Communicate with Client and 3rd party Controls personnel.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as required.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 6 years as a Controls Engineer/Technician in Oil and Gas Facilities in Western Canada.
• Field experience is an asset.
• Strong ability to navigate P&IDs, especially process control systems, is required.
• Proficient working knowledge of CEC, standards, specs, and Regulations would be an advantage.
• Understanding and working effectively with Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Bluebeam.
• Excellent team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines as occasionally demanded by our clients.