Control Systems Specialist

Alberta, Canada

Job Family Group:

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

February 10, 2025

Business unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

About the Opportunity:

Shell Canada is seeking a Control Systems Specialist (also known as Systems Engineer internally) as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role will involve acting as the owner of Automation Systems, networks, hardware, and software.

As a Systems Engineer/Technologist, you will be responsible for hands-on technical support and maintenance of digital systems, computer and electronic systems, and communications systems within the site. This includes DCS (Distributed Control Systems), SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems), PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), hardwired and fiber optic networks and switches, alarm systems, tank gauging systems, vibration monitoring systems, security systems, and other industrial automation systems.

Accountabilities:

• Administration and Management of the Plant DCS & PLC systems to meet reliability targets

• Ensure that any modifications impacting the Plant DCS & PLC systems maintain Asset Integrity

• Provide advice regarding competency development amongst the maintenance craftsmen and operating personnel regarding the Plant DCS & PLC systems

• Actively and directly monitoring and maintaining Automation Systems, networks, hardware, and software.

• Lead the Scotford Automation Systems support plan, including day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting, call out support, vacation coverage, and emergency recovery preparedness

• Actively support critical activity of obsolescence and lifecycle management, providing input and expertise

• Develop upgrade projects to satisfy obsolescence and lifecycle commitments to meet reliability targets

Skills & Requirements:

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

• Engineering Degree or Technologist Diploma

• Eligible for Professional status from APEGA as a P.Eng. or P.L.(Eng)

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience doing a similar role in an industrial facility

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-discipline team such as Engineering, Projects, Maintenance, & Operations

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

• Coordinate with System Vendors, such as Honeywell or/and Schneider

Technical Skills

• Proficient in administrating Foxboro I/A and/or Honeywell Experion PKS control system(s) is required

• Familiarity with computer hardware/software/firmware, networking, cabling, and fiber optics

• Proven, hands-on System Integration experience

• Good understanding of Control System Security concepts as they relate to DCS

Preferred

• Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), such as Honeywell Safety Manager and Triconex

• Knowledge of large-capacity, high-availability network storage solutions.

• Knowledge of PI Historian (including its interfaces).

• Knowledge of OPC technologies.

• Knowledge of emerging systems technologies, such as OPAF/OPAS (Open Platform Automation Framework/Systems)

• Backup and Restore solution management knowledge including emergency recovery plans.

• Proven, hands-on experience managing large scale Windows systems including thin-clients, virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V and VMWare, and advanced Windows domain administration and troubleshooting skills

• Knowledge of Modicon PLC systems

• Good knowledge of safe work practices and engineering obligations such as MOC

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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