Controls Systems Administrator - May 2026

What you will do

• Control Systems Maintenance & Optimization: Maintain and optimize district control systems infrastructure across plant and field operations. Identify process control issues through data analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Systems Upgrades & Technical Projects: Lead in projects to upgrade servers and develop networks supporting control system performance and sustainability. Apply design fundamentals in selecting, developing, and applying data management solutions related to control systems.
• Cybersecurity & System Protection: Oversee and guide strong cybersecurity hygiene across the control systems environment, including patch and antivirus governance, access control enforcement, and ensuring teams follow established protection standards.
• Collaboration & Communication: Communicate effectively with Control Systems Experts, Operations, and Maintenance/Trades regarding ongoing projects and system status. This includes written communication (email, presentations) and verbal communication in team settings.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Education Requirements; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Technical Skills: Control system administration and strong interest/aptitude in working with technical systems. Understanding of networking, virtualization, Microsoft domain architecture and operating systems. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot process control system issues
• Cybersecurity Awareness: Knowledge of and ability to practice good cybersecurity habits (, patching, antivirus updates, access control).
• Communication & Collaboration Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with Controls System Experts, Operations teams, and Maintenance/Trades.
• Personal Attributes: Tech-savvy, motivated, and comfortable working in a strong team environment. Passionate about safety, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Strong Teamwork & Relationship‑Building: Ability to build positive working relationships with Controls System Experts, Operations, and Maintenance/Trades teams.
• High Motivation & Initiative: Being self‑motivated, eager to gain hands‑on experience, and willing to take initiative in learning and problem‑solving.
• Tech‑Savviness & Adaptability: Comfort with technology and ability to adapt to new tools, systems, and processes within the control systems environment.
• Strong Safety Mindset: Demonstrating a personal commitment to safety and integrating safe practices into daily tasks.
• Effective Communication Skills: Clear, professional communication in emails, presentations, and team discussions, which enhances coordination and project clarity.
• Problem‑Solving and Analytical Thinking: Ability to approach technical challenges logically, interpret data trends, and develop process‑control improvements.
• Curiosity and Willingness to Learn: A desire to deepen expertise in control systems, cybersecurity practices, and engineering fundamentals.

Start date: May, 2026

Location: Cold Lake, AB

Your Benefits

• A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
• Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
• Competitive vacation package and work-life balance - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date), and 12 holidays. In addition, Cold Lake based roles include every second Friday off throughout the full year.
• Employees working in Cold Lake currently receive company paid transportation to and from the worksite. This benefit will be provided to you within 80 kilometers from the Cold Lake operations.
• Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life. Programs include Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part-time and job-sharing arrangements.
• Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
• Opportunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST).
• Early Professional Development Program - provides you with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of expertise or develop skills in a variety of different areas. You will quickly be given large areas of responsibility and will be encouraged to take on stretch assignments as you progress.
  

Other Considerations

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.

Application deadline: March 28, 2026

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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply. Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines. Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at . Eligibility to work in Canada All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded. Job ID: 83303