Control Systems Engineer

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Are you ready to join the Automation Engineering team at our Sarnia refinery? We’re hiring a Control Systems Engineer who is accountable to develop, implement, maintain, and enhance Advanced Process Control (APC) applications to improve refinery gross margin while supporting, or enhancing, safe, reliable unit operation.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-7 years of work experience in Advanced Process Control (APC) involving based control technologies
• A bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with a Process Control specialization
• Registered or immediately eligible for registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or equivalent
• Able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop, evaluate and implement solutions
  
  

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides timely technical support to the Operations Manager through the cross-functional team by working with the Production Engineer, Reliability Specialist, and Operations personnel to resolve issues affecting safe, reliable unit operation in their assigned area.
• Participates in or leads as appropriate, HAZOP’s, PHA’s, KT’s within their assigned zone, or as requested.
• Works with other disciplines (Process Systems, DCS Specialists, Process & Project design, lab, environmental and maintenance) to solve problems and make improvements to process and offsite units. Including Alarm Management.
• Works closely with other Automation Engineer’s to ensure consistency of APC implementation across the refinery
• Provides stewardship of APC performance (APC uptime & quality of control performance) within their assigned zone
• Provides cross-complex support for APC improvement initiatives within their assigned zone
• Provides front-line support for Real-Time Optimization
  
  

Location & other key details

• You will work out of our Sarnia refinery in Ontario, located at 1900 St. Clair Parkway
• Our engineering roles will follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
  
  

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.