Senior DCS Technologist
Cenovus Energy•Lloydminster, SK
•Onsite
About The Position
Cenovus Energy is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Senior DCS Technologist to support the day-to-day operations of our Lloydminster downstream refining and upgrading assets. Working with DeltaV and Foxboro control systems, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by troubleshooting complex operational issues, supporting construction and commissioning activities, and contributing to major turnaround planning and execution.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Red Seal Journeyman Instrumentation Technician, Instrumentation Technologist, or completion of a related accredited Instrumentation diploma or degree program
- Minimum 8+ years of relevant instrumentation and/or DCS experience within Oil & Gas refining or upgrading facilities
- Strong working knowledge of industrial control systems, including DeltaV and/or Foxboro DCS platforms
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining process control and instrumentation systems in an operating industrial environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with CSA B149.3, AER Directive 017, and applicable industry standards is considered an asset
- CET accreditation and field experience as an Instrumentation Technician are considered strong assets
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting for Refinery and Upgrader DCS systems, including Foxboro and DeltaV platforms
- Lead and support commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities for capital projects, turnarounds, and plant modifications
- Interpret and develop technical documentation including control narratives, alarm philosophies, loop drawings, P&IDs, and construction work packages
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to resolve complex process control and operational issues safely and efficiently
- Participate in HAZOPs, LOPAs, Management of Change (MOC), and reliability planning initiatives to support safe and reliable operations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, lifecycle planning, and modernization efforts to enhance DCS performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability
Benefits
- Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
- Health & dental benefits
- Substantial mental health coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Employee family assistance
- Virtual healthcare coverage
- Internal course offerings
- Education assistance for additional development
- Opportunities to work on special projects
- Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
- Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares
- Donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event)
- Donation matching up to $25,000 annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
