Controls Specialist

Plains Midstream Canada currently has an opening for a Controls Specialist at our NGL Facility in Fort Saskatchewan Alberta. The Controls Specialist supports Projects, Operations and Maintenance in maintaining and improving the facility Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (ICE) systems and related technology. Assist in standardizing and modernizing these systems while improving functionality, efficiency, and safety across the site. This position reports to the I/E and Controls Team Lead.

**Responsibilities**:

- Program and configure Honeywell Experion DCS, SCADA, Rockwell PLC, and Data Historian (PI) systems.
- Participate in the regular maintenance and upgrades of DCS, PLC, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
- Administration of Distributed Control System/Network (e.g., System Backups, User Access, Network Switch Configuration, Network Layout, Design, and Maintenance, System Maintenance, Patch and Virus Administration, etc.)
- Configure and maintain open and proprietary Industrial Communication systems including (but not limited to) Modbus (RTU, TCP, Enron, Plus), OPC, MQTT, Ethernet IP, Honeywell (LCN, UCN, Data Hiway, FTE) networks.
- Support Preventive Maintenance development and execution for areas of responsibility.
- Being an active steward of the environment and H&S by supporting the PMC Operations Management System.
- Assist planners with developing ICE scope for maintenance and turnaround activities.
- Provide on call support for the Honeywell DCS and Rockwell PLC systems.
- Assist with Capital development and planning of Instrumentation, Control and Electrical projects.
- Participate in project FEED studies, HAZOPs and LOPA studies.
- Assist in data gathering and documentation validation.
- Develop and oversee execution of testing / commissioning and turnover plans related to ICE systems.
- Maintain and update project red-lines and ensure they are submitted to document control for updates.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education Engineering degree, Engineering Technology certificate, Red Seal Instrument or Electrical trade certificate.
- 5+ years of experience in controls and automation in the oil and gas industry with a strong background in process control, instrumentation, and electrical technology.
- Experience with hardware systems including but not limited to Rockwell, and Honeywell DCS.
- Programming experience in RSView, Factory Talk, RS Logix500/5000, KEPware server, Pi Data Historian.
- Programming and configuration experience in Honeywell Experion DCS for process control.
- Good understanding of software server technology based on the Microsoft Windows Server platforms.
- Strong knowledge of Industrial Communication hardware and protocols such as Ethernet, DH+, OPC and Modbus with the ability to help troubleshoot and identify problems.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
- Self-starter, highly motivated, devoted attitude, willing to share knowledge and skills with peers for support.
- Ability and desire to work as part of a team to ensure the safe and reliable operation of facility assets.
- Experience with PSM elements including PHA’s, MOC’s and PSSR’s.
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Word / Excel, Outlook.
- Knowledge of CMMS systems such as Maximo is an asset.
- Permanent residency within 120 KM of the Fort Saskatchewan facility is required
- Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract.
- Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
- Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 4G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person