Control System Specialist

Ontario, Canada

Job Family Group:

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 9, 2024

Business unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

About the Opportunity:

The Shell Sarnia team is looking for a Control Systems Specialist to join their Process Automation Control & Optimization (PACO), comprising of a team of 7, and will partner closely with other experienced engineers and technologists in addition to collaborating with others trades colleagues such as Electricians, Millwrights, and Instrumentation Specialists. This role involves providing engineering support, troubleshooting, and maintaining distributed control system (DCS)/programmable logic controller (PLC) applications for different process units at the Sarnia Manufacturing Centre. The role will involve work in both chemical and refinery plants. Shell Sarnia offers a Hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility to work from home on certain days each week if desired.

The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre (SMC) has been part of our Canadian portfolio since 1963 and includes both a refinery and a chemicals plant. The refinery can process up to 85,000b/d of crude oil, which is then converted and refined to help meet southern Ontario’s transportation fuel needs (gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel). The refinery also provides key base materials for chemicals and propane producers in the Sarnia area, including for the Shell Chemical plant adjacent to the refinery. The Shell Chemical plant, which was built in the 1970s, is a key North American producer of IsoPropyl Alcohol - a key ingredient in hand sanitizers, disinfectants, and other medical uses.

The Shell Sarnia Manufacturing Center’s (SMC) is proud to share that we, and our partners, have been recognized for our outstanding achievement in winning the 2024 Best Site Award from the International Benchmarking Consortia (IBC) of Independent Project Analysis (IPA). This award reflects our community’s exceptional local talent and commitment to excellence in project management. The International Benchmarking Consortia (IBC) from IPA is a globally recognized authority in project evaluation, providing rigorous and independent assessments of project performance. IPA’s Best Site Award is given annually and highlights exemplary project execution and management.

Accountabilities:

• Provide technical support for instrument related hardware (DCS, PLC, transmitters, valves, tank gauge systems)

• Ensure system compliance with Shell and Site operational technology cyber security practices

• Participate in manage of change (MOC), Process Safety Startup Review (PSSR) meetings Complete MOC evaluation and PSSR action items for Instrument and Process Control related items

• Support project design and implementation processes by assisting in creation of Basis of Design (BOD) and engineering package documentation to meet Shell and PACO standards

• Maintain regular communication with internal site departments, while working closely with key stakeholders to ensure projects are advocated and benefits are supported, and collaborating with Production teams to maintain unit performance as needed Provide control support to Turnarounds, HAZOP and Risk Assessments as needed

• Champion efforts to keep instrument documentation updated across Intools, P&IDs, and Loop Drawings

• Participate in factory acceptance and site acceptance testing

• Take a role in identifying and troubleshooting complex field instrumentation problems and developing technically sound solutions

• Support failure analysis and causal investigation of control failures or incidents. Develop solutions to prevent future occurrence

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to resolve complex problems as part of run-and-maintain activities

• During the construction phase, to be involved and to support the activities of the engineering and construction company (EPCM) and of the main automation contractor (MAC) with respect to control narrative review and factory acceptance testing

• Support activities of the engineering and construction company (EPCM) and the main automation contractor with respect to control narrative review and factory acceptance testing during construction phases of various projects 

• Participate in systems upgrades and reliability

• Track KPI's for DCS and PLC to ensure they are regularly updated & reported for maintaining system reliability

• Configure DCS (Honeywell Experion PKS/Foxboro IA) to implement new process control/Advanced Process Control (APC) strategies

• Promote the use of new technology and best practices

• Participate in and comply with safety programs

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

• Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Diploma

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience

• Knowledge of Controls Systems, Honeywell Experion PKS, Honeywell TDC3000 and/or Foxboro IA series, Foxboro EVO series is a requirement

• Familiarity with using DCS and PLC software applications such as Modicon and HIMA (SIS)

• Ability to independently troubleshoot Process Control problems and provide operational guidance and engineering solutions

• Must be willing to provide some off-hours support during upsets, outages, Turnarounds, and emergencies

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. 

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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