Senior Controls Engineer
About the role
The Senior Controls Engineer is a key technical specialist responsible for the implementation, administration, and maintenance of all process control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant and pipeline operations.
Responsibilities
Control System Implementation & Integrity Configuration, testing, and deployment of control logic (DCS/SIS/PLC) for new or modified processes.
Develop and implement HMI graphics and alarm configurations, ensuring adherence to standards (e.g., ISA 101.1).
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and tuning of complex control loops to meet process objectives.
Execute control system modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process, tracking all scope changes.
Steward and maintain compliance with relevant standards such as ISA 18.2 and 49 CFR 192/195.
40% System Maintenance & Reliability
Daily system monitoring of control applications and associated infrastructure.
Steward maintenance activities on existing control systems, including the administration of servers and software version management.
Troubleshoot complex system and network issues related to process control and instrumentation failures, providing after-hours on-call support as required.
Lead initiatives to reduce nuisance alarms and participate in "Bad Actor" resolution programs to improve reliability.
Support IT in disaster recovery planning and maintain backups for critical control systems (DCS/SIS/HMI).
Serve as a technical resource during all project phases, from design review to commissioning and startup.
Participate in technical safety reviews, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), HAZOPs, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms to ensure Pembina's standards are maintained.
Lead alarm development and rationalization for new projects and support operator training during commissioning.
Prepare human-hour and capital cost estimates for small to medium-sized control system projects.
Procedure Development & Documentation
Develop, document, and update procedures for control system operations and maintenance to ensure they remain current.
Maintain accurate documentation, including P&IDs, loop sheets, control narratives, and logic diagrams.
Educate and mentor team members, field technicians, and operations staff on control system functions and best practices.
Qualifications
Education: A Degree or Certifications in Process Control, Automation, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, OR certification in Instrumentation, Controls or Electrical fields is desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience: A minimum of five to ten years of hands-on experience in a controls or automation role within an industrial environment (e.g., Petrochemical, Refining, Gas Plant, Pipeline) is required.
Technical Skills: Proficient in programming and configuring control systems (DCS, SIS, PLCs). Experience with Honeywell Experion/TDC3000 or GE Mark VIe Turbine Controls is desired. Complete understanding of control engineering documents, including P&IDs, loop sheets, panel layouts, control narratives, and logic diagrams. Strong knowledge of industrial communication standards and protocols (e.g., OPC, Modbus, Ethernet/IP). Experience with SCADA and HMI platforms is required; experience with Honeywell Uniformance data historians is preferred. Familiarity with server administration in physical and virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V) and OT cybersecurity principles is an asset.