Senior PLC/DCS Engineers/Technologists

InnoTech Engineering Inc.; Calgary, Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior PLC/DCS Engineer/Technologist to join their dynamic team in Calgary or Edmonton. This role offers the opportunity to lead and innovate in the field of Operational Technology, focusing on designing and implementing complex control systems. You will collaborate with talented engineers and technologists, driving project success while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about engineering excellence, this position is your chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company committed to employee development and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Paid Wellness Days

Company Matching Investment Programs

Employer-Paid Group Benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with ICS and information management systems.
• Registered Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of DCS and PLC systems.
• Coordinate engineering solutions and project deliverables.

Skills

Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Network Administration

OT Cybersecurity

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Technical Diploma or University Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)

Job description

Full-time, Casual or Permanent in Calgary or Edmonton, AB

We are currently recruiting Senior PLC/DCS Engineers/Technologists based in our Calgary and Edmonton, AB offices.

About InnoTech Engineering

InnoTech is an engineering company focused on Operational Technology (OT) spanning instrumentation, electrical and automation infrastructure. Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, technologists, and technicians with vast experience, capable of handling both small and large OT projects while also providing support for day-to-day facility operations. InnoTech’s primary services are Controls (PLC, DCS, SCADA), Electrical (low and medium voltage), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) engineering, and OT Lifecycle Planning and Cybersecurity.

Position Summary

If you’re chosen for this role, you’ll join our team of highly skilled engineers and technologists to develop electrical, instrumentation, and controls designs to successfully deliver projects for our clients. You will provide technical leadership and support as a member of our project teams, applying and developing your knowledge in design, implementation, and commissioning to solve problems, creating value for our clients. If you take ownership, embrace teamwork, ask questions, and make improvements, you’ll be a great addition to our team!

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Reporting to an Engineering Team Lead, the team member’s primary responsibility will be focusing on achieving project goals by collaborating with cross-discipline engineering teams.
2. Coordinate and lead conceptual engineering solutions including scope of work, cost estimates, and implementation planning.
3. Lead and independently design, implement, and commission client facilities’ Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or PLC systems as an integrated component of their process control systems.
4. Identify DCS/PLC system reliability issues and take the required action to resolve them in a team environment involving Operations, Maintenance and Process Engineering.
5. Develop and implement long term OT system upgrades and maintenance plans.
6. Coordinate and lead on-site information gathering and commissioning support.
7. Coordinate and lead control system testing.
8. Lead the design, maintenance, and integration of client facilities’ OT networks.
9. Lead the design, implementation, administration, documentation, and support of all devices within OT networks.
10. Ensure redundancy and stability of all critical network devices.
11. Lead the development of backup procedures and disaster recovery plans. Support the implementation of those procedures.
12. Lead the implementation of OT Cybersecurity Standards.
13. Provide technical leadership to project teams, including assigning and tracking project deliverables by junior and intermediate staff.
14. Review and take responsibility for project deliverables developed by a project team.
15. Demonstration and leadership in applying InnoTech Values and Disciplines.
16. Comply with all HS&E requirements in the performance of this position’s responsibilities.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. A technical diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline is required.
2. 10+ years of design and maintenance experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and information management systems in an industrial environment; prior experience in network administration or OT cybersecurity is an asset.
3. Registered as an Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Licensee (P.L.(Eng.)) with APEGA or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Professional Technologist (P.Tech.(Eng.)) with ASET.
4. Preference will be given to candidates with both DCS and PLC experience.
5. Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, or electrical OT systems.
6. Experience in delivering high quality customer service to a broad range of customers.
7. Demonstrated leadership skills in technical staff development.
8. In addition to the technical components of the role, you should demonstrate the values and disciplines of our organization:

• a questioning attitude,
• a desire to improve,
• accountability, and
• collaboration, including strong communication skills and the ability to build functional relationships with all stakeholders.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is essential.

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and Teams).

Willingness to travel – travel to customer sites will be required (up to 20% of the time).

Class 5 driver’s license.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Benefits: At InnoTech, we are proud to provide programs that add value to our people’s lives as they are our greatest asset! Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of vacation (based on years of experience), paid wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account.

Work Remotely: Will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday

If you can see yourself working in our collaborative work environment to help lead the engineering revolution, apply now by emailing your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their submissions, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or office visits please.