Senior DCS Technologist
Core
Maintain safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations for downstream refining and upgrading assets by troubleshooting complex operational issues and supporting construction/commissioning.
Role type
Senior DCS Technologist (Instrumentation)
Builds
Control system reliability and operational readiness for refinery and upgrader complexes
Domain
Oil & Gas refining and upgrading
Required skills
DCS troubleshooting, DeltaV platform expertise, Foxboro platform expertise, instrumentation maintenance, control system configuration, technical documentation development, HAZOP/LOPA participation, lifecycle planning
Preferred skills
CET accreditation, CSA B149.3 familiarity, AER Directive 017 familiarity, field experience as Instrumentation Technician
Technologies
DeltaV, Foxboro
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting for Refinery and Upgrader DCS systems; 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; Participate in HAZOPs, LOPAs, Management of Change (MOC), and reliability planning initiatives; Drive continuous improvement initiatives, lifecycle planning, and modernization efforts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC