Position Summary:
The Process Control Engineer is responsible for proactively identifying and supporting all process control issues within assigned operating units. This role works closely with operations, maintenance and process engineers in supporting and addressing day-to-day operational requirements through change management and NWR work processes. This position requires working with instrumentation, electrical, projects, other discipline engineers, supply management, process safety, equipment vendors and engineering contractors to ensure smooth operations of the plant.
Responsibilities:
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Successfully and proactively resolves process control issues and timely support for day-to-day process control automation issues in assigned areas;
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Designs process control strategies, control sequence and SIS logic;
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Creates and Updates Cause and Effect Diagrams, Control Narratives and Safeguarding / interlock Narratives and other process control and automation documentation;
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Ensures the adherence to the Management of Change (MOC) process for facility modifications involving process control and automation. Actively participates in HAZOP, SIL and other risk reviews from process control and automation perspectives;
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Actively Participates / leads in incident investigations;
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Responsible for Alarm Management, Process Controller performance, continuous monitoring, improvement and KPI reporting in the assigned areas. Prepares KPI reports timely and accurately and maintains excellent functionality of process control systems;
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Provides technical support for units’ Refinery Centered Organization’ in making operational decisions; ensures cohesive working in the Identification of improvement, and technical scope development.
Requirements:
- Process Control / Chemical Engineering / Electrical & Instrumentation Degree and registered as a professional engineer (P. Eng) in Alberta;
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Minimum 10 years of experience in one or more areas of refinery, upgrader, or petrochemical units;
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Hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV PCS/SIS configuration and DeltaV APC is an advantage;
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Experience working with CMMS software such as Maximo;
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Understands, creates and maintains a visible commitment to process and personal safety, as well as the safety of others; adheres to NWR’s Core Competencies to drive results and a high-performance culture;
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Must be able to collaborate with other departments effectively for troubleshooting activities and executing assigned projects/ work cohesively. Must be a team player;
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Willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance;
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Must be able to make decisions, in line with the refinery philosophy and execution plans;
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Ability to lead projects & collaborate with multiple stakeholders; indirectly lead and influence small teams;
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Possess effective communication – verbal, written and presentation skills, delivered timely;
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Working knowledge of Microsoft office is required;
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Must be well organized, a strategic thinker and planner.
Must be willing and able to support refinery operations during off-duty hours and weekends during upsets, abnormal situations, and weekly coverage rotations.
