Senior Control Systems Engineer

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer on our Engineering Services Team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team on a wide variety of capital and expense projects. Your goal as an integral part of the Control Systems team will be to meet our safety, efficiency, reliability and production goals. Your success will be seen in your work on detailed design engineering activities, day-to-day technical support, long-term planning initiatives and strategic projects.

Please note: This work will require periodic visits to our operating facilities. You must be able to work in the field, including working in year-round weather conditions, able to bend, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, etc. and able to lift up to 20lbs. You must be comfortable with high elevation climbing, working at heights and in enclosed spaces. You must be able to wear full PPE as required by safety standards.

What We Offer

• Work Environment - Work onsite at our East Saint John location with access to our fitness facility
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, and pension plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

• Design of instrumentation and control systems, including safety instrumented systems (SIS) and machinery protection systems, for both capital and expense projects
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings such as loop diagrams, location plans, control panel layouts and wiring schematics
• Develop instrumentation specification datasheets and procurement documentation to support project execution
• Prepare comprehensive Engineering Work Order (EWO) packages and provide technical support during construction, including responding to field queries and verifying installation completion
• Actively participate in P&ID and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews to ensure safe and effective system design
• Develop project cost estimates, including material take-offs (MTOs) and engineering effort hour forecasts
• Perform technical and quality checks on engineering drawings and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards
• Represent the team lead in interdisciplinary and departmental meetings as required
• Coach, mentor and supervise junior and intermediate team members

Your Skills

• Proactive, ingrained commitment to safety as a core value in all engineering and work practices
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment, clarity and collaboration
• Mentor junior team members and support knowledge-sharing to build collective capability
• Strong analytical skills, paired with creative and collaborative problem-solving aptitude
• A continuous improvement and value creation mindset
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards (e.g., API, ISA) to ensure compliance and best practices in control systems design and implementation
• Ability to deliver engineering solutions on time and within budget, consistently meeting project milestones in dynamic, project-driven environments
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD, leveraging digital tools to streamline documentation, design and project coordination
• Willingness to stay current on the latest technologies in instrumentation and control systems for process industry applications

Your Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in instrumentation & control systems engineering within the oil refining industry or related sector
• Experience with specifying instrumentation for use with DCS and PLC systems
• Experience with Control, Pressure Safety and Motor Operated Valve design
• Experience with Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow and Analytical instrument design
• P.Eng. designation (or immediate eligibility) in New Brunswick is required

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Job Requirements - Work Experience
Engineering

Job Requirements - Education
Bachelors: Engineering