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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:

***** Must be a P.Eng ****************

  • 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.

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