Senior Automation Engineer

Pembina Pipeline Corporation•Calgary, AB

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider with over 70 years of experience. We own and operate pipelines, gathering and processing facilities, and an infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations span the hydrocarbon value chain, enabling us to offer comprehensive midstream and marketing services. We are committed to achieving results through safe, trustworthy, respectful, collaborative, and entrepreneurial practices. Pembina fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that recognizes and empowers employees, providing a positive and engaging experience. Safety is paramount, and we believe all incidents are preventable. Employees are expected to embed safety into all work practices, maintain compliance, identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data. This 12-month contract position, with a potential for extension, is based in Pembina's Calgary Office and reports to the Director of the Engineering & Construction group. The Senior Automation Engineer Consultant will provide immediate technical leadership and project execution support for Pembina's capital project portfolio. This role requires extensive experience in automation, controls, commissioning, and operational readiness to integrate with multidisciplinary teams, build stakeholder relationships, and offer strategic guidance from concept to startup. The position demands a blend of technical depth, commercial awareness, leadership, and execution expertise to balance customer expectations, project objectives, and operational requirements, delivering practical and cost-effective solutions. As a trusted advisor, the consultant will develop execution strategies, mitigate risks, and ensure safe, reliable project delivery. The Engineering & Construction team is part of the Project Delivery & Technical Excellence business area, focused on developing and delivering safe, reliable, and efficient energy infrastructure to support the company's growth and create long-term value.

Requirements

Diploma in Engineering Technology or related discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or P.L.Eng. designation in good standing with APEGA.
10+ years of progressive experience in electrical, instrumentation, automation, controls, commissioning, and project execution within industrial environments.
4+ years of experience supporting projects within an engineering consulting or EPC environment.
Strong expertise with DCS, PLC, RTU, SCADA, industrial communications, system integration, and control system architectures.
Experience with major control platforms including Emerson DeltaV, ROC, FB3000, OMNI, Spirit IT, Honeywell Experion, Rockwell ControlLogix, Schneider Modicon, and Geo SCADA.
Working knowledge of control system configuration, standards development, alarm management, HMI design, cybersecurity, and system security administration.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing control and shutdown philosophies for gas processing, compression, refrigeration, terminal, amine, and pipeline facilities.
Proven success leading HFAT, SIFT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.
Experience developing and reviewing EIC engineering work packages, including loop drawings, network architectures, communications systems, wiring diagrams, control panel designs, grounding, cybersecurity, and third-party system integrations.
Strong understanding of HAZOP, LOPA, PHA, MOC, project governance, risk management, and lifecycle project execution.
Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and system integrators.
Strong technical knowledge of pipeline, compression, pumping, and gas processing facilities and their associated control systems.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical business solutions and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to work independently in fast-paced, evolving environments while managing competing priorities and delivering results with minimal oversight.
Highly organized, adaptable, and solutions-focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a mentoring mindset and commitment to developing technical capability within project and operational teams.
Self-motivated, results-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to tackle complex challenges.
Must be legally able to work in the country of the position.

Nice To Haves

Calgary-based candidates residing within 100 km of Calgary, AB are preferred.
Remote work arrangements may be considered for the right candidate that are residents of Canada.

Responsibilities

Champion Pembina’s Zero by Choice safety culture and Life Saving Rules by embedding physical, psychological, and cyber safety into all work practices while taking personal accountability to maintain compliance, support audit readiness, proactively identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data.
Act as a trusted advisor and technical leader, providing expert guidance to project teams, contractors, operations personnel, and leadership stakeholders.
Work collaboratively across Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Commissioning, Operations, Logistics, Scheduling, and external partners to develop practical, fit-for-purpose, and cost-effective project solutions.
Lead the development of project scopes, engineering execution strategies, design basis documents, technical work packages, and automation execution plans.
Support projects through concept selection, feasibility studies, FEED, detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handover.
Provide senior technical leadership for automation, process controls, instrumentation, electrical integration, SCADA, telecommunications, and industrial network systems across greenfield and brownfield developments.
Serve as the technical authority for automation integration, shutdown systems, operational readiness, and commissioning strategy.
Lead development, governance, review, and implementation of Shutdown Keys (SDKs), control philosophies, control narratives, and automation standards.
Review and approve engineering deliverables, contractor work products, and system designs, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, operational requirements, and industry best practices.
Plan and lead critical testing and verification activities including HFATs, SIFTs, SATs, control system validations, communications testing, alarm management, and interlock verification.
Develop commissioning execution plans, startup strategies, turnover plans, testing procedures, acceptance criteria, and deficiency management processes.
Lead multidisciplinary commissioning, startup, and facility integration activities, including brownfield cutovers, tie-ins, and live operating facility modifications.
Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, PHA, MOC, PSSR, operational readiness, and risk management processes, ensuring automation systems align with process safety requirements.
Support project estimating, risk assessment, execution planning, constructability reviews, and schedule development.
Provide mentorship and technical coaching to engineers, technologists, project teams, and operations personnel while sharing lessons learned and industry best practices.
Present complex technical concepts, project recommendations, and risk assessments to audiences ranging from field personnel to senior leadership, translating technical issues into clear business outcomes.
Support operations teams during startup, stabilization, troubleshooting, and performance optimization activities.
Travel periodically to project sites, fabrication facilities, contractor offices, and commissioning locations to support execution, testing, integration, and startup activities.
Support and participate in an inclusive, equitable, diverse workplace.