Senior Process Controls Engineer

Cenovus Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team in Calgary. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience in process control to optimize refinery operations, develop control strategies, and provide technical support for DCS, SIS, and PLC applications. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a talented team, driving innovation and efficiency in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the energy sector and possess the skills to thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company-provided medical and dental benefits

Time-off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Process Controls, especially in oil and gas.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in DCS/SIS/PLC applications.

Responsibilities

• Support control strategy development to optimize refinery processes.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for control systems.

Skills

Process Control

DCS/SIS/PLC Applications

Refinery Process Optimization

Alarm Management

Project Management

Advanced Process Control

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

PLC and SCADA

Job description

Senior Process Controls Engineer

Apply locations: US-WI-Superior, Chicago, CA-AB-Calgary, US-OH-Columbus, US-OH-Toledo

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R-408213

Worker Type: Employee Group: Process Control Department

Job Post End Date: January 18, 2025

About this opportunity:

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Senior Process Controls Engineer for our Superior, WI location. Under the Technical Service group, this individual will be responsible for process control support in a refinery operating area. The Senior Process Controls Engineer will work closely with the operation team and process engineers to support day-to-day operations including but not limited to the development of process control strategies/graphics, optimization, support/troubleshooting of DCS/SIS/PLC applications, support of the alarm management system, and monitoring control system performance.

What you’ll do:

• Support control strategy identification/development to optimize the refinery process.
• Support the control strategy/system development aspects for all projects in the operating area.
• Support designing and implementation of control system (DCS, SIS & PLC) hardware and software.
• Provide control system technical troubleshooting.
• Review refinery process optimization and control strategies with partners to enhance refinery profits and safe operation.
• Support incident investigations from process control side as subject matter contributor.
• Work with stakeholders to implement dynamic alarm activities.
• Maintain Advanced Process Control capability & Safety Instrumented System monitoring and performance.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in the Process Controls field.
• Experience in oil and gas, refining/petrochemical industries, or related fields.

Preferred:

• Understanding of basic project management fundamentals, project economics, support, and execution.
• Advanced Process Control and Safety Instrumented System experience.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• DCS Project Design, Management and Commissioning experience.
• Process Control optimization, analytical and alarm management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Professional member (PE) registered with State of WI DSPS, TUV SIS or CAP or Cyber-Security certifications.
• DeltaV Version 14.3 & Live Plant and PLC and SCADA knowledge.
• Demonstrated skills in DCS, SIS, PLC software and hardware database applications.
• Proven ability to explore and learn new programs.

What we offer:

• Company-provided medical and dental benefits
• Time-off
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

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Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged.

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