Senior Instrumentation and Controls Designer (Hybrid)

As a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Designer, you will be responsible for design development activities from initial concept through to construction and commissioning. You will be part of our Engineering Services team and your goal will be to support capital projects for our refinery in Saint John, NB, as well as various Irving Oil terminals. Your success in this position will be your ability to troubleshoot complex operational issues, make recommendations, and implement changes and improvements to ensure optimum performance of plant assets and safe reliable operation.

• Work environment – Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Hybrid work model – Allows for a blend of in-office and work-from-home days
• Competitive compensation – Includes an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid vacation – There is an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation-matching program

• Design instrumentation and control systems, safety instrumented systems, and machinery protection systems for capital and expense projects
• Prepare engineering drawings including loop diagrams, location plans, control panel layout and wiring schematics
• Develop instrumentation specification datasheets and procurement documentation
• Prepare engineering work order (EWO) packages for construction
• Participate in design and safety reviews (P&ID and PHA reviews)
• Develop Project Cost Estimates, including Material Take-Off (MTO) and Engineering Effort Hours
• Technical and Quality checking of engineering drawings and documents
• Participate in reviewing and developing templates, guidelines, and checklists
• Support construction teams by responding to technical questions, verify completion of construction activities on site

• Safety as-a-way-of-life mindset
• Working knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards, e.g., API, CSA, ASME, NFPA
• Able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with others, ranging from tradespeople to senior management
• Able to prioritize work according to changing project schedules
• Proficient with MS Office suite and with design software such as AutoCAD
• Able to wear full PPE as required by safety standards when working on-site

• Post-secondary education in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Industrial Control Technology or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in instrumentation & control systems engineering within an oil refining industry