Contract: Automation & Controls Engineer / Canada

The Client who is a leading Oil and Gas Operator are currently looking for a Automation & Controls Engineer to assist the Senior Staff with technical leadership, delivery, development and implementation of control system projects. The Automation & Controls Engineer will apply engineering principles to design and specify PLC components, networking requirements, develop functional narratives and system specification and other related documents. The Automation & Controls Engineer is expected to participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for control system related issues along with commissioning & start-up phase scope.

Job Responsibilities:

•           Control room operation experience.

•           Project stage gate and project management experience.

•           Experience with the Allan Bradley PLC system.

•           Oil and gas industry experience with terminal programming experience.

•           Control system knowledge and experience.

•           Experience with developing and defining requirements for a terminal management software.

•           Experience with developing the commissioning & start-up phase scope.

•           Engineering diploma or degree.

•           Strong interpersonal behaviours.

•           Identify and develop options, modifications to improve availability of the various units, enhance safety, and improve the economic performance of the facility

•           Troubleshoot control systems to achieve a technical solution

•           Develop conceptual scope of projects and determine engineering requirements. Establish criteria, develop economic feasibility studies and evaluate engineering design and procedures

•           Prepare guidelines for non-standard operations

•           Lead, co-ordinate, or participate in Risk Analysis as required

 

Skills Required: 

•           Eligibility for membership in the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta or Saskatchewan  (APEGA or APEGS)

•           Risk Assessment techniques 

•           Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify key issues based on relevant data and provide appropriate solutions/recommendations in a proactive manner

•           Excellent organizational and planning skills to set and exceed established goals, schedules, and deadlines, especially in the execution of inspection programs

•           Able to work collaboratively within a team environment, as well as maintain effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.

 

Education/Experience

•           Graduate of either an Electrical, Automation or Instrumentation Engineering program.

•           Eligible for Registration APEGA; P.Eng. Designation preferred

•           Technical knowledge of Oil and Gas industry terminal programming

•           Familiar with the Allan Bradley PLC system