Senior Control Systems Engineer

Irving Oil Ltd.; Saint John; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company located in Saint John is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their Engineering Services Team. The ideal candidate will design and oversee instrumentation and control systems for diverse projects, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 10 years of experience in the oil refining industry. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to safety in engineering practices.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Benefits Plan

Paid Vacation

Wellness Support

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in instrumentation & control systems engineering within the oil refining industry.
• Experience with specifying instrumentation for DCS and PLC systems.
• P.Eng. designation in New Brunswick is required.

Responsibilities

• Design instrumentation and control systems including safety instrumented systems.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings such as loop diagrams and control panel layouts.
• Develop instrumentation specification datasheets to support project execution.
• Perform technical and quality checks on engineering drawings and documentation.

Skills

Proactive commitment to safety

Effective communication

Mentoring junior team members

Strong analytical skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Knowledge of industry standards (API, ISA)

Deliver engineering solutions on time

Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD

Willingness to stay current with technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Senior Control Systems Engineer

Apply locations Saint John time type Full time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago job requisition id R126894

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer on our Engineering Services Team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team on a wide variety of capital and expense projects. Your goal as an integral part of the Control Systems team will be to meet our safety, efficiency, reliability and production goals..Your success will be seen in your work on detailed design engineering activities, day-to-day technical support, long-term planning initiatives and strategic projects.

Please note: This work will require periodic visits to our operating facilities. You must be able to work in the field, including working in year-round weather conditions, able to bend, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, etc. and able to lift up to 20lbs. You must be comfortable with high elevation climbing, working at heights and in enclosed spaces. You must be able to wear full PPE as required by safety standards.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment - Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse and a café

• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan and parking allowance

• Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one

• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation

• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Design of instrumentation and control systems, including safety instrumented systems (SIS) and machinery protection systems, for both capital and expense projects

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings such as loop diagrams, location plans, control panel layouts and wiring schematics

• Develop instrumentation specification datasheets and procurement documentation to support project execution

• Prepare comprehensive Engineering Work Order (EWO) packages and provide technical support during construction, including responding to field queries and verifying installation completion.

• Actively participate in P&ID and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews to ensure safe and effective system design

• Develop project cost estimates, including material take-offs (MTOs) and engineering effort hour forecasts

• Perform technical and quality checks on engineering drawings and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards

• Represent the team lead in interdisciplinary and departmental meetings as required

• Coach, mentor and supervise junior and intermediate team members

Your Skills:

• Proactive, ingrained commitment to safety as a core value in all engineering and work practices

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment, clarity and collaboration

• Mentor junior team members and support knowledge-sharing to build collective capability

• Strong analytical skills, paired with creative and collaborative problem-solving aptitude

• A continuous improvement and value creation mindset

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards (e.g., API, ISA) to ensure compliance and best practices in control systems design and implementation

• Ability to deliver engineering solutions on time and within budget, consistently meeting project milestones in dynamic, project-driven environments

• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD, leveraging digital tools to streamline documentation, design and project coordination

• Willingness to stay current on the latest technologies in instrumentation and control systems for process industry applications

Your Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in instrumentation & control systems engineering within the oil refining industry or related sector

• Experience with specifying instrumentation for use with DCS and PLC systems

• Experience with Control, Pressure Safety and Motor Operated Valve design

• Experience with Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow and Analytical instrument design

• P.Eng. designation (or immediate eligibility) in New Brunswick is required

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’screated when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives.Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Engineering

Job Requirements - Education

Bachelors: Engineering

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