Cenovus Energy

Process Controls Engineer

Oregon, OH

Full-time

About This Job

The Senior Process Controls Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe and optimal operation of the Toledo Refinery via the control system on a day to day basis. This includes design, implementation, support and troubleshooting of DCS control strategies (both regulatory and advanced) and DCS systems. This position will play a significant role supporting shutdown system testing and project work on assigned units, as well as supporting other units as needed. The Cenovus Toledo Refinery is a user of: Honeywell Experion, Modicon PLC, Triconex, and Aspen DMCPlus multivariable technology.

Responsibilities

•

Monitors, maintains, and enhances existing advanced control applications in terms of effectiveness and utilization

•

Has shared responsibility for all aspects of the process computing system including system software troubleshooting & maintenance, application development, interface maintenance & development, system configuration, long-term planning, training, and documentation

•

Identifies, evaluates, and implements new advanced controls and automation applications. Provides input for project development including conceptual design, alternative review, costs, benefits, risks & mitigations, resources, plant testing, model development, interface construction, commissioning, training, and documentation

•

Tunes, enhances and troubleshoots applications which consist of regulatory, advanced regulatory and multi-variable DMC controls, with the understanding that the refinery operates on a 24/7/365 basis

•

Understands Company HSE practices, policies, & procedures and participates in Refinery HAZOP’s, LOPA’s, Alarm Rationalizations, and RCFA’s

•

Reviews instrument, control, and logic design recommendations for both capital and expense projects

•

Assists in training and development of Process Engineers, Board Operators, and Maintenance Technicians in Process Control topics and applications

•

Works collaboratively with all members of the Engineering and Technical Services Team and Toledo Refinery team

•

Supports critical refinery activities like Turnaround engineering support and preparation for and support during potential work stoppage

Qualifications

•

Legally authorized to work in the US

•

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related Engineering degree

•

8+ years of relevant experience in industrial process control, process engineering or related field

•

Understanding of the manufacturing process including economics, commercial awareness, optimization opportunity identification and proper use of technology