Controls Specialist - Fort Saskatchewan, Canada - Plains All American Pipeline

Plains All American Pipeline

Verified Company

Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Plains Midstream Canada currently has an opening for a Controls Specialist at our NGL Facility in Fort Saskatchewan Alberta.

The Controls Specialist supports Projects, Operations and Maintenance in maintaining and improving the facility Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (ICE) systems and related technology.

Assist in standardizing and modernizing these systems while improving functionality, efficiency, and safety across the site. This position reports to the I/E and Controls Team Lead.

Responsibilities:

Program and configure Honeywell Experion DCS, SCADA, Rockwell PLC, and Data Historian (PI) systems.
Participate in the regular maintenance and upgrades of DCS, PLC, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
Administration of Distributed Control System/Network (e.g., System Backups, User Access, Network Switch Configuration, Network Layout, Design, and Maintenance, System Maintenance, Patch and Virus Administration, etc.)
Configure and maintain open and proprietary Industrial Communication systems including (but not limited to) Modbus (RTU, TCP, Enron, Plus), OPC, MQTT, Ethernet IP, Honeywell (LCN, UCN, Data Hiway, FTE) networks.
Support Preventive Maintenance development and execution for areas of responsibility.
Being an active steward of the environment and H&S by supporting the PMC Operations Management System.
Assist planners with developing ICE scope for maintenance and turnaround activities.
Provide on call support for the Honeywell DCS and Rockwell PLC systems.
Assist with Capital development and planning of Instrumentation, Control and Electrical projects.
Participate in project FEED studies, HAZOPs and LOPA studies.
Assist in data gathering and documentation validation.
Develop and oversee execution of testing / commissioning and turnover plans related to ICE systems.
Maintain and update project redlines and ensure they are submitted to document control for updates.

Required Qualifications:

Postsecondary education Engineering degree, Engineering Technology certificate, Red Seal Instrument or Electrical trade certificate.
5+ years of experience in controls and automation in the oil and gas industry with a strong background in process control, instrumentation, and electrical technology.
Experience with hardware systems including but not limited to Rockwell, and Honeywell DCS.
Programming experience in RSView, Factory Talk, RS Logix500/5000, KEPware server, Pi Data Historian.
Programming and configuration experience in Honeywell Experion DCS for process control.
Good understanding of software server technology based on the Microsoft Windows Server platforms.
Strong knowledge of Industrial Communication hardware and protocols such as Ethernet, DH+, OPC and Modbus with the ability to help troubleshoot and identify problems.
Good organizational and timemanagement skills.
Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
Selfstarter, highly motivated, devoted attitude, willing to share knowledge and skills with peers for support.
Ability and desire to work as part of a team to ensure the safe and reliable operation of facility assets.
Experience with PSM elements including PHA's, MOC's and PSSR's.
Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Word / Excel, Outlook.
Knowledge of CMMS systems such as Maximo is an asset.
Permanent residency within 120 KM of the Fort Saskatchewan facility is required
Valid class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract.
Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including preemployment D&A testing.