Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

Technical:

• Develop architecture automation strategies.

• Prepare, review and comment on existing or future process plants design packages including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Control Philosophy, Control Narrative, Control Loop List, Logic Diagrams, Control System Design, Control Software, Control Hardware Specifications, Network & Communication Architecture, and other design standards.

• Develop and review control panel electrical schematics, loop drawings and cable schedules.

• Identify instrumentation, process control strategies and software for process optimization.

• Develop and maintain company standardization documents and libraries for PLC/DCS programming, HMI design, communication interfaces, operation technology (OT) infrastructure and Alarm Management Strategies.

• Write PLC control software, design HMI displays and setup data historians.

• Update and maintain company standards and requirements for control system selection, naming conventions, style conventions, programming standards etc.

• Assist plant Operators with troubleshooting control system/instrumentation issues as needed.

• Interface and provide oversight with an EPC team.

• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures.

• Participate in HAZOPs

Key Competencies:

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• Good understanding of PID, FF and Cascade Loops.

• Good understanding of electrical systems, control enclosures, 3-phase systems (<1kV).

• Good understanding of design standards such as ISA 101, 88 and 106 standards.

• Good understanding of PLC/DCS systems (Allen Bradley preferred).

• Knowledge of multiple HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk & Ignition preferred).

• Familiarity with data historians.

• Experience managing or working for EPC.

• Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC) or other quality initiatives.

• Excellent PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• A self-starter with the ability to work independently towards multiple deadlines with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.

• Thrive on doing things that have not been done before (explorer mindset) and tackling challenging problems.

Environment and Safety:

• Demonstrate a positive safety culture.

• Identify, report, and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace.

• Ensure that all environmental and safety related incidents, accidents, and near misses are reported in the appropriate timeframe and investigated in line with company policy.

Education and Experience

Education:

• BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Experience:

• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in BC

• Minimum of 5 years experience at developing architecture automation strategies for PLC facilities

• Hands on experience working in an industrial facility.