Control Systems Engineer/Technologist
Location
British Columbia | Canada
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- Use your technical experience in a challenging role!
- Put your expertise within a collaborative team environment!
- Receive competitive compensation with a global leader!
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Methanex is the world's largest supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America. With the care of the environment as the root of their business, Methanex is a Responsible Care company committed to the safe, ethical and environmentally sound management of the chemicals it makes and uses. Responsible Care is an ethic established by the Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). The Responsible Care ethic is an integral part of Methanexs global commitment to ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders, wherever Methanex does business.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Methanex is currently seeking a Control Systems Engineer/Technologist to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB, on a full-time basis.
The Control Systems Engineer/Technologist manages the maintenance, security, and reliability of all configurable process control and safety systems used to operate Methanex Medicine Hat production facilities (primarily DeltaV and Triconex), and ensures control system cybersecurity best practices are followed.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include:
- Provide administration of the main plant safety and control systems including system software, system configuration, and graphics archiving per site policy
- Troubleshoot safety and control system failures with Maintenance/Technical/Operations personnel
- Monitor and maintain site control system architecture (safety system, DCS, 3rd party equipment)
- Collaborate closely with Process and Operations teams in analysis of plant trips/upsets, including sequence of events and historian data gathering and analysis
- Provide field support to maintenance personnel when troubleshooting issues with instrumentation
- Provide support in the use of AMS
- Implement procedures and policies in accordance with vendor recommendations, Global Methanex Standards, and industry-recognized best practices to maintain the sites control system safely and reliably
- Review/update all control system working documents such as logic diagrams, complex loop descriptions, and cause/effect matrix
- Ensure sufficient spares are maintained based on historical system failures to ensure continued safe and reliable operations
- Support Alarm Rationalization efforts, and the monitoring of Alarm Management
- Support the execution of projects per the site MOC procedure
- Act as an integral member of all site projects requiring changes to the safety/control system
- Implement and/or oversee installation and commissioning of new logic and connected devices in coordination with Operations
- Ensure safety validation testing is conducted per agreed cycle. (This will include partial stroke testing and safety system validation for plant restarts)
- Participate as required in Process Hazard Analyses and Risk Assessments
- Network with other Methanex sites to ensure standards of the control system are maintained and the latest global best practices are incorporated
- Ensures compliance with all Pressure Equipment Integrity Management (PEIM) responsibilities, relative to role, as per the PEIM Manual
- Ensure employee and contractor compliance with Methanex policies, procedures, and applicable standards
- Train and mentor to ensure successful knowledge transfer within various disciplines throughout the organization. Specifically, as it relates to safety and control system programs and logic
ABOUT YOU To qualify, you will need a degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a currently registered/certified Engineering Technologist, or Journeyperson in Instrumentation, and 5 years of relevant working experience on Safety PLCs and DCS/BPCS, along with the following:
- Technical and working knowledge of control systems and change management/maintenance philosophies
- Working knowledge of Triconex and Delta V systems
- Working knowledge of Control system archive systems would be an asset
- Working knowledge of PLC systems and software (Modicon experience would be an asset)
- Working knowledge of equipment specification, sizing, and selection
- Working knowledge of field instrumentation and electrical equipment
- Superior proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs and web-based applications
- Working knowledge of MS Windows administration, virtualization, and OT cybersecurity practices would be an asset
- Work experience within the chemical process or oil and gas industries
As our ideal candidate, you will have excellent communication skills as well as a customer-focused mentality, which will ensure you successfully meet the expectations of internal and external customers while also gaining their trust and respect. Your collaborative nature and your prioritization, organization, interpersonal, and detail-oriented skills will ensure your success in this role, as you work effectively through changing priorities and an evolving work environment.
Above all, you must be a positive, strong team player who is results-oriented, with superior problem-solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills while also demonstrating an ongoing commitment to professional development.
ABOUT THE BENEFITS Building on our core values of integrity, trust, respect, and professionalism, our corporate culture encourages communication and teamwork and rewards employees for creativity and innovation.
We are also very active in supporting educational and training/development initiatives. We sponsor scholarships and co-op programs at local colleges and universities as well as hands-on training programs at our manufacturing facilities.
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can expect an industry-competitive salary.
Join this thriving and team-focused market leader today and expand your experience with a new challenge - Apply Now!
To apply, please complete the online application form. Once you have answered the questions, please click NEXT and you will be instructed to attach your resume on the following page. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by 4 p.m. on March 1, 2024.
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