Engineer-in-Training, Process Control

DescriptionThe Engineer-in-training, Process Control role will focus on optimizing operations through process control expertise, control strategy development, advanced process control implementations, maintaining and improving DCS/PLC systems, managing alarms, and supporting startups and turnarounds. Responsibilities include troubleshooting control issues, designing control logic improvements, coordinating MOCs and supporting operations with running the facility efficiently and safely. The Engineer-in-training, Process Control will report to Manager, Controls & Automation, Heartland Technical Services. Key Activities and Responsibilities: Provide technical assistance and process control expertise, including problem-solving techniques, for the analysis/investigation of abnormal operating situations and day-to-day application performance issues, and for their subsequent correction Work with Operations and Technical groups to identify and champion opportunities to improve and sustain operations and profitability Design, configure and implement DCS/PLC configuration changes as required by projects and MOC’s Maintain the control database, regulatory, supervisory, advanced applications, and the HMI to ensure operation and integrity of the control and information applications Maintain the alarm management database. Facilitate alarm rationalizations, initiate alarm changes and bad actor’s resolution Provides user training and assistance to Operators, Maintenance and Technical personnel to ensure safe and competent use of the DCS and Information systems Support Operations with on the run activities, turnarounds and startup of the units Assists with engineering design and review of process control applications/modifications Education, Skills and Experience: Completed BSc. in Chemical Engineering with specialization in Process Control Registered, or immediately eligible to be, with APEGA as an EIT Minimum of 3 years of related experience Technical knowledge in process control engineering, process dynamics/modeling, and regulatory, supervisory and advanced/model-based control Ability to work alone and in a team. Prioritize, risk-assess multiple concurrent tasks, and meet department goals/critical timelines demonstrating agility to provide technical support with quality work Hands on experience with DeltaV is an asset Experience with alarm management and control performance monitoring is an asset Schedule and location Schedule - 9 x 80, Week 2 (every second Friday off, while total hours per 2 weeks is 80) Location - Heartland Petrochemical Complex (HPC), Strathcona County, Alberta. As this position is identified as security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment criminal background check assessments with satisfactory results. While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.