Automation and Control Systems Project Specialist

We are PETRONAS Canada, one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a Fortune 500® company, we produce and deliver energy solutions in a responsible and sustainable manner. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees, partnerships with First Nations and our respect for the environment.

People are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture that depends on trust, honesty and empowerment. Because of this, our people are able to collaborate, innovate, find opportunities and make them happen.

With our ambitious growth plans, we are looking for new team members who are up to the challenge of making PETRONAS Canada a global leader of unconventional energy, all while making an impact in the industry and communities in which we work.

THE ROLE:
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

- Coordinate resources, plan and schedule for the automation, controls and instrumentation scope of capital projects
- Provide design input to new projects, participate in scope setting, detailed design, and design review sessions
- Configure and/or oversee configuration of operational technology components such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs), SCADA radios, and SCADA systems
- Build, oversee and execute assurance and validation processes for control systems including loop checks, shutdown checks and functionality checks
- Develop and implement acceptance and handover procedures for process control systems
- Implement process safety management system components (i.e. alarm management) for new projects
- Facilitate design and implementation of systems for transfer of process and measurement data between operational technology and business systems
- Plan and implement automation and controls reliability and optimization initiatives to reduce the frequency and severity of system outages and issues
- Assist with risk assessments and root cause failure analysis processes
- Provide on-call support outside of business hours for high priority issues
- Model and promote safe behaviors in all work environments in accordance with health and safety regulations, corporate policies, procedures and guidelines

WHAT YOU BRING:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree within an electrical, automation, process control, computer/systems or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience planning and executing control systems projects
- Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley control systems and Safety Instrumented Systems
- Previous exposure to Management of Change (MOC) frameworks
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, multi-task while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience programming Emerson Remote Telemetry Units (ROC/FlowBoss) and/or Emerson DeltaV process control systems is an asset
- Valid Class 5 (or equivalent) driver’s license with a clean abstract
- A valid certification, or the ability to obtain H2S and First Aid

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:
- Flexible arrangement options including working from home and a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off (office-based roles)- Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment- Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions- Competitive compensation and bonus programs- Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health Spending Account and Savings Plan- Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate- Annual employee-directed charity donation program- Support for training and professional development