Senior Control Systems Project Lead

We are currently seeking a qualified Senior Control Systems Project Lead to join our Mining team based out of Calgary AB. Bantrel is working with KS Potash Canada (KS) as an Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT) to expand production at KSs Bethune solution potash mine near Moose Jaw and Regina Saskatchewan. The final production capacity is intended to grow over the next decades to 4M tonnes per year doubling the current production output of potash. Key team members will support the project from the KS head office in Saskatoon and at Bethune mine with additional support from Calgary Edmonton and Toronto as required.

Join us in this full time permanent role.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead control system design and implementation for an ABB 800xA DCS
• Develop and maintain control philosophies narratives and functional design specifications.
• Own high-level control system architecture including system layout server strategies redundancy and integration points.
• Ensure control designs align with operational needs lifecycle expectations and site as the primary technical interface between Control system programming teams project management Operations and maintenance Vendors and system integrators Engineering service providers
• Translate requirements clearly between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Facilitate design reviews and technical alignment meetings.
• Proactively surface risks gaps and assumptions early.
• Support all project phases: concept FEL detailed design procurement FAT SAT commissioning and turnover.
• Review vendor designs programming approaches and deliverables for technical quality and architectural fit.
• Lead alarm management and rationalization activities.
• Ensure consistent implementation across multiple project scopes and timelines.
• Help define and enforce control system standards templates and best practices.
• Ensure documentation quality and traceability.
• Mentor junior engineers and programmers.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Control Systems or related discipline.
• 12 years of experience in industrial control systems engineering.
• Hands-on experience leading ABB 800xA projects including architecture and system design.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Control system architecture and integration
  • Operator interface design and alarm management
  • Multi-vendor and multi-team project environments
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across programming groups project teams and vendors.
• Experience working in brownfield and live operating facilities.
• Comfortable working with evolving scope and incomplete information.
• Requires professional Engineer (.) designation.
• Experience coordinating OT networking and system interties.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and infrastructure considerations in control systems.
• Prior experience acting as technical authority or design lead.

Additional Information :

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values these shape how we treat one another our Clients and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement employee volunteerism and corporate philanthropy. Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion here.

As part of the recruitment process successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check Drug & Alcohol test Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Drivers Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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