Control System Engineer / Specialist

What’s The Role

The Shell Sarnia team is looking for a Control Systems Engineer / Specialist to join their Process Automation Control & Optimization (PACO). The 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. This is a hybrid role under Shell’s current policy, offering work‑from‑home flexibility with an expectation to spend approximately three (3) days per week on‑site.

About the Site

The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre (SMC) has been part of our Canadian portfolio since 1963 and includes both a refinery and a chemicals plant. In 2024 Shell Sarnia Manufacturing Center was awarded the Best Site Award by the International Benchmarking Consortia (IBC) of Independent Project Analysis (IPA).

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) and 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 and collaborate with key stakeholders to advocate projects and support unit performance; 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
• Identify and troubleshoot complex field instrumentation problems and develop 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 construction phases support the engineering and construction company (EPCM) and main automation contractor (MAC) with control narrative review and factory acceptance testing
• 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

What You Bring

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Shell is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $118,000 – $168,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity. Shell offers competitive compensation, paid parental leave, flexible working hours, and opportunities for growth in a values‑led culture.

Shell in Canada

Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries. Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada, with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, renewables and energy solutions.

At a Glance

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