Process Control Engineer
Sarnia, ON, CA
At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.
At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.
Come be part of the Product Solutions at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Sarnia, ON.
What role you will play in our team
Reporting to the Process Control Group Leader, this position is responsible for identifying, implementing and maintaining both basic and advanced process control applications. These applications are expected to have a direct influence on the technical performance of unit process operations allowing them to operate in a safe, environmentally sound manner while optimizing unit throughput and yields.
What you will do
- Day to day monitoring and support for existing applications on one or more process units. Interface directly with Process Contact Engineers, Board Operators and other members of the Technical group as needed to maintain good control and operations. Participate in morning operations meetings providing input as needed.
- Support the Advanced Control and RTO Engineers to develop new applications and maintain the performance of the existing ones.
- Where process control applications or the underlying process itself are not performing per expectations this position will use fundamental knowledge of the underlying processes, the equipment used in the process, and the knowledge of the existing application to assist identifying and correcting the issues.
- Commensurate with experience the Process Control Engineer will identify opportunities for new or improved applications.
- Establish, maintain, measure, evaluate and steward key unit performance indicators (operating envelope, application service factors) consistent with recognized design and/or engineering standards
- Accountable for identification & implementation of operating improvements within established standards/limits and benchmarked with industry "Best Practices".
- As needed support the applications scope for new projects in their area to ensure application needs are being met and that engineering standards are being followed by each project.
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Chemical or Process Control Engineering, or equivalent, as certified by an acceptable Professional Engineering Association.
- 0 to 5 years Refinery, Chemical Plant or closely related engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Master’s or PhD Degree in Process Control preferred.
- Proficiency and comfort level working with computers, understanding programming concepts, and communicating these to others.
- High degree of analytical and technical ability, able to communicate technical data clearly, possessing self-discipline to organize and work on details without getting distracted from the ultimate goals.
- Experion Process Knowledge System (aka Experion or EPKS) and TDC 2000/3000 are the primary tools used by operations to control the plant. It is within the scope of the Process Control Engineer role to update and maintain displays, loop configurations, and navigational elements within these systems for operations use. The EPKS and TDC systems provide access to current alarm and event histories and historical process data allowing for up to the minute analysis and development of control strategies and also ongoing unit monitoring in order to support unit optimization efforts.
- Advanced Alarm Management “AAM” is a suite of tools primarily consisting of the Alarm Configuration Manager (ACM) and Alarm and Event Analysis “AEA” tool. These tools are supported within the scope of the AE role (for data quality and data analysis).
- The Process Historian Database (PHD) is a long term repository for process history and depending on data analysis needs PHD is frequently used to obtain long term operational data.
- There are many statistical and process modeling tools which are optional parts of an “Application Engineers Workstation” (AEWS) load set and these are used as needed. Examples of tools included are “Pro/II “, “ASPEN one”, “DMCPlus”, “ROMeo RTO”, “Infer” and many others These computer tools are used to develop process models and solutions, or to interface with and maintain existing models and solutions.
Start date: May, 2025
Location: Sarnia, ON
Your Benefits
- A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
- Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
- Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
- Competitive vacation package - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays.
- Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life. Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part-time and job-sharing arrangements.
- Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
- Opporunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST).
- Early Professional Development Program - provides you with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of expertise or develop skills in a variety of different areas. You will quickly be given large areas of responsibility and will be encouraged to take on stretch assignments as you progress.
Other Considerations
- For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
- We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
- In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2024
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Eligibility to work in Canada:
All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.
Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
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