Senior Automation Advisor

Suncor Energy; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and sustainability. As a Senior Automation Advisor, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing operational technology systems at a leading energy firm. You'll develop and maintain critical infrastructure, ensuring safety and reliability while collaborating with diverse teams. This position offers extensive career development opportunities in a respectful and inclusive workplace, where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth and operational excellence. If you're passionate about technology and continuous improvement, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in OT system and network environments.
• Proven knowledge in OT applications and database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute changes for safe, reliable OT systems.
• Support automation controls engineers in network performance.

Skills

OT applications

Database technologies

OT networking and infrastructure

Scripting

Cybersecurity tools

Data analysis platforms

Critical thinking

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Certified technical certificate

Job description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager Process Engineering, the Senior Automation Advisor’s primary efforts are maintaining and improving Terra Nova's Operational Technology (OT) systems focusing on applications, networking, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop scope and execute application and networking/infrastructure changes to ensure safe, cyber secure, and highly reliable OT systems that meet Suncor and site operational needs and standards.
2. Identify and mitigate OT system obsolescence with proper life-cycle designing, planning and execution.
3. Develop change requests, lead and support management of change ensuring adherence to the Management of Change process.
4. Develop and maintain procedures and documentation to operate production-critical OT systems.
5. Develop and maintain automation network maintenance strategies and performance monitoring requirements for applications and hardware, including compliance with cyber security standards.
6. Develop and maintain reliability-focused maintenance strategies for OT systems equipment.
7. Perform software support functions such as report generation/modification and database management.
8. Communicate with and provide technical support to users of automation network equipment across departments.
9. Support automation controls engineers in managing and enhancing network performance and maintenance.
10. Evaluate, collaborate with, and manage OT vendors and third-party contractors for software and hardware modifications, including initiation, management, revision, and verification of work.
11. Plan and execute, or collaborate with other teams, to deploy new technologies.
12. Provide commissioning and start-up support for Terra Nova Sustaining Projects affecting OT systems.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field, or a certified technical certificate with 10+ years of experience in OT system and network environments.
2. Proven knowledge and experience in at least one of the following: OT applications, database technologies, OT networking and infrastructure, especially in industrial or petro-chemical oil and gas settings.
3. Proficiency in IT and OT infrastructure, scripting, virtualization, cybersecurity tools, and data analysis platforms.
4. Ability to adapt solutions to a dynamic cyber risk landscape.
5. Strong critical thinking skills to identify root causes and assess risks in a fast-paced environment.
6. Excellent collaboration skills for building positive relationships across diverse groups.
7. A mindset geared towards continuous improvement and learning.
8. Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing, and completing technical tasks.

Location and Other Details:

Based in St. John’s at 130 Kelsey Drive.

Why Suncor?

Suncor’s operations span oil sands, offshore oil and gas, refining, and retail networks including electric vehicle charging stations. We focus on growth, sustainability, operational excellence, and innovation, offering extensive career development opportunities. We value inclusion and diversity, fostering a respectful workplace with employee networks supporting inclusion, Indigenous relations, and mutual respect. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.