Control Systems Engineer

Braya Renewable Fuels•Come By Chance, NL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We've proudly remained a vital employer to Newfoundland and Labrador for the past 30 years. Diversity and inclusion are essential to our business. One of our key strengths as a Company is the diverse range of people we employ, reflecting the range of countries, cultures, and contexts that represent the global nature of our business. Our refinery is a newly repurposed plant in Come by Chance, Newfoundland. The refinery's strategic location enables us to source low-carbon intensity feedstocks from anywhere in the world while delivering sustainable fuels to low-carbon markets. We are one of the world's most significant renewable fuel production facilities, poised to meet the growing global demand for renewable fuels. Join our highly skilled team and become leaders in a world-class production facility. Reporting to the IT & Distributed Control System (DCS) Team Lead, the Control Systems Engineer is required to ensure the health and functionality of the ABB control system. The successful candidate will perform all the functions concerned with the health of the ABB 800xA hardware and software including the Refinery’s basic control systems and related projects.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years control systems experience as a qualified control systems engineer in renewable fuels, petroleum refining, petrochemical or similar industry
Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control system engineering, Chemical engineering, Electrical/Electronics engineering, or equivalent specific process control specialist experience in a plant environment
Professional Engineer designation or eligibility to register
Experience with ABB 800xA control system is required
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proven communication and collaboration skills
Able to work with all levels of management to determine upcoming scopes of work and identify departmental requirements
Manage licenses and renewals of IT hardware and software
Able to maintain professional demeanor under pressure
Adaptability and flexibility
Well-developed organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

preference given to candidates with 7-10 years’ experience
Experience in control systems commissioning and project related (Control systems design, engineering, FAT, SAT etc.) work is preferred
Experience with networking, network configuration and computer security is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Interacting with Operations and our projects group to ensure that basic control strategies meet the requirements of Operations and our Process Engineers
Working closely with control room operators to both provide information and receive feedback for correction of problems or improvements
Supporting APC activities
Striving to keep the DCS system components running with 100% up time
Ensuring that the system software is current and that any problems are of minimal impact to the system
Taking the lead role in the carrying out of all system modifications and updates
Provide day to day support and troubleshooting of the refinery control systems
Oversee any third parties providing local or remote support
Identify scope and implement control systems improvement projects
Support turnaround team with subject matter expertise for the scoping of the control systems jobs
Support capital projects with the project scopes, cost estimates and also support design and construction

Benefits

Competitive salary that will be reviewed annually and increased as appropriate based on various factors
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Life insurance
Company Pension Plan with employer matched contributions
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Employee and Family Assistance Program
On-site parking
Potential for Hybrid work schedule
Employee appreciation events
Potential for Bonus entitlement, based on individual and company performance
Complimentary company shuttle from Refinery to St. John’s and back daily (Employee is responsible for transportation if bus is not operating)