Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
(Saskatoon)
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, this position is responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities include:
· Act as Orano Canada’s lead authority regarding control systems and instrumentation
· Develop and maintain control system and instrumentation technical specifications that adhere to industry standards and best practices
· Ensure control systems and instrumentation meet technical specifications, adherence to industry and internal standards, and required regulatory and QA/QC requirements are met
· Prepare equipment specifications and tender documents for procurement of equipment including expediting orders to facilitate installation and construction
· Provide control system and instrumentation technical support to other Orano Canada departments as required
· Develop and implement effective and efficient control system / instrumentation designs and design standards across various projects
· Connect and collaborate with all Organizational groups (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Metallurgy, EH&S, IS, Process Safety Management, Asset Integrity Management) to collect requirements and refine goals to align with user needs
· Collaborate with other disciplines and experts to conduct trade-off studies and make recommendations on the preferred option with regard to feasibility, operating and capital costs
· Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
· Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
· Other duties as requested by the Manager, Engineering
Indirectly reporting to the Mill Maintenance Superintendent, this position is responsible for the following with respect to operation and maintenance of industrial control systems:
· Ownership of the Industrial Control Systems (DCS, SIS and PLC) overall strategy to leverage deployed assets and systems to enhance safety and improve operational efficiencies
· Promote and support Operational Excellence by identifying opportunities to increase overall business efficiency and leveraging and supplementing existing and new assets
· Management of Industrial Control System configuration standards, documentation, and work instructions
· Management of Industrial Control System vendor support contracts, services, and maintenance
· Analysis and management of Industrial Control System equipment / software upgrades and life cycle
· Management of the Industrial Control System network ensuring compliance with corporate industrial network security requirements
· Management of the Industrial Control System Alarm Management program
Skills and Qualifications for the position include:
· Bachelor's degree in instrumentation or electrical engineering or a two (2) year diploma in a recognized instrumentation technology program
· Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or an Engineering Licensee with APEGS
· A minimum of 15 years of experience in control system and instrumentation analysis, design, construction and commissioning
· Expert understanding of DeltaV hardware, software, and architecture
· Good understanding of Network Design and Industrial Network Security
· Good understanding of control system programming and software development
· Working knowledge of Modicon PLC hardware, software, and architecture
· Working knowledge of data historians (IP/21, PI, etc), relational databases (SQL, Access, etc.), industrial communication protocols, and other data systems is considered an asset
· Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code is considered an asset
· Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
· Excellent ability to analyze opinions and facts and to form recommendations for communication and approval from stakeholders throughout the company
· Strong innovation abilities in the areas of system efficiency, capital and operating cost optimization
· Demonstrated ability to provide clear recommendations and to interact in a team environment, as well as work independently
· Cooperative and collaborative with the ability to cultivate relationships with other departments and with external partners
Work Location & Schedule:
· Saskatoon office
· Travel to Orano northern mine or project sites is required with varying durations and frequencies
Orano is responsible for providing a healthy and safe workplace. As part of this, Orano employees, contractors and visitors at Orano offices, field sites and operations are required to be fully vaccinated. All new hires will require proof of vaccination as a condition of their employment.
“Fully vaccinated” means two weeks after a person has received a single dose of a single course COVID-19 vaccination approved for use in Canada, or two weeks after a person has received the second dose of a dual course COVID-19 vaccination approved for use in Canada.
As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.
Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.
Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our career opportunities.
Apply online at www.orano.group/canada by March 25th, 2022.
Job #: 022-015-S