Control Systems Engineer

Alberta, Canada

Job Family Group:

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

November 12, 2024

Business unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the integrity, reliability, and operability of all instrumentation and control designs within their assigned area of the plant.

Also, you will advise the Technical, Maintenance, and Production departments on process control matters to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation and compliance with provincial and federal codes and standards. This role will focus primarily within a 90-day outlook on supporting short- to medium-term unit issues and opportunities, with a portion of his/her time spent on the very short-term supporting emergent unit issues that threaten the business plan.

Accountabilities:

• Provide process control leadership to the assigned area, including engineering, maintenance, and project departments

• Lead engineering activities covering key areas of process control (base layer control strategies for manufacturing operations)

• You will identify unit performance improvement opportunities and reliability risks and work with the area team to determine and implement cost-effective solutions

• Key involvement with SIS (Safety Instrumented System) and IPF (Instrumented Protective Function) focal to review process safety requirements

• Author MOCs (Management of Change) within the instrumentation and control discipline and provide technical assurance of plant changes by other disciplines and departments

• Conduct or lead failure analysis and causal investigation of instrumentation and control failures or incidents

• You will provide advice, leadership, auditing, and design of instrumentation and control activities to all departments

• Network with other sites and company personnel to maintain a high quality of work and proactively prevent problems related to instrumentation and control

• Provide leadership and training for maintenance personnel in the instrumentation discipline

• Lead or champion instrumentation equipment upgrades and replacement planning

• Manage the turnaround instrumentation and control plan and work list for assigned areas

• Provide active support for the implementation of instrumentation and control work during turnarounds

• As a successful candidate, you will be assigned to an asset and represent the PACO CSE discipline on a multi-discipline team

• The ability to deal with multiple issues and to work collaboratively with a high sense of ownership is required

• A broad skillset is required for this position, as is flexibility and willingness to learn new skills

• Coaching and mentoring of junior staff are an expected activity to develop the site PACO CSE skill pool

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer

• You must have minimum of 5 years relevant Petrochemical industrial experience (or equivalent) covering all aspects of design and engineering in the instrumentation and control discipline; preferably in a refinery/upgrader or large industrial facility is desirable

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required

• Eligible for professional status from APEGGA as a P.Eng.

• You must have solid skills in developing base layer control applications on one of the Scotford DCS systems (Schneider-Foxboro DCS)

• Proficiency in Triconex/Trident PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) configuration and troubleshooting is highly valued for this position

• A strong background in instrumentation, analyzers, and control discipline for industrial/petrochemical applications is also a plus

• Good knowledge of safe work practices and engineering obligations in an industrial environment, including change management (MOC) work processes and procedures

• Familiarity with maintenance practices, project scope development, turn-around, and long-term planning

• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve instrumentation and control problems with maintenance and operations

• Utilization of problem-solving techniques to resolve design and engineering issues

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-discipline team environment consisting of engineering, projects, maintenance, and operations to manage the execution of the detailed instrumentation engineering design work and troubleshooting

• Organized, thorough, and professional

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and clients

• Ability to articulate and defend a case for change or improvement

• Coverage will be required for events such as unit upsets, start-ups, shutdowns, and turnarounds. Off-hours call out support when required

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. 

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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