DCS Technologist

Worker Type: Employee

Group: LTCHO Operations Technology Department

Job Post End Date: 02/27/2025

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is looking for a DCS Technologist to program and maintain Upstream Oil and Gas DCS Systems through PLC, HMI, and RTU configuration. Key responsibilities include providing front-line Operations and Maintenance DCS support, troubleshooting system issues, and implementing and documenting MoC packages. The role also involves designing, programming, and commissioning automation systems, maintaining and optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.

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Work Environment:

• This position is located in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area
• This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation (5 days on followed by 2 days off, Mon – Fri, 8 hours per day)

What you’ll do:

• Implement control strategies through the MoC process update engineering documentation and provide commissioning support
• Ensure precise and dependable data representation in the DCS focusing on well testing meter configurations and data historians
• Act as a representative for OT DCS with Internal OT Upstream Operations Maintenance and ICE Engineering teams
• Prioritize tasks and schedule work using a digital ticketing system
• Design program and commission automation systems ensuring they meet organizational standards
• Maintain and optimize automation systems solving issues to enhance efficiency and reliability
• Implement control strategies test software for PLCs HMIs and RTUs and integrate these systems into existing processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operation and continuous improvement of the DCS and MoC process

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Bachelor’s Degree, Technical Diploma, or Journeyman Trades Certificate from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 8 years related automation experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, or power generation industries
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems related to DCS (PlantPAX), PLC/HMI (Rockwell) and/or RTU/SCADA including logic, graphics and industrial communication processes
• Familiarity with Operations applications (Historians, OPC Interfaces) and experience with plant construction, SAT testing, commissioning, and start-up is an asset
• Proficient in desktop tools, such as SAP and Bluebeam
• Understanding and adhering to the Management of Change (MoC) process to ensure safety and compliance

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

As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT February 26th, 2025.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email [email protected].

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

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.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

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For more information, please visit cenovus.com.

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. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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