Job Description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We\xe2\x80\x99re grounded by our SPIRIT Values \xe2\x80\x93 safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business \xe2\x80\x93 but not at all costs. We believe it\xe2\x80\x99s not just what we do \xe2\x80\x93 it\xe2\x80\x99s how we do it \xe2\x80\x93 that sets us apart.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Job Summary



ConocoPhillips is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading exploration and production companies based on both production and reserves, with a globally diversified asset portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips has approximately 9,600 employees supporting operations and activities in 13 countries. In 2022, production averaged 1,738 MBOED, and proved reserves were 6.6 BBOE.

In Canada, we can trace our history back over 110 years. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, our current investment programs are focused on the operated Surmont oil sands development in the Athabasca region of northeast Alberta and the liquids rich Montney unconventional play in northeast British Columbia. Our production averaged 85 MBOED in 2022 and proved reserves were 0.2 BBOE.

Our story demonstrates our commitment to the community, our innovative approach to technology and our adaptability during the changes faced by our industry. Within our Calgary office, we have implemented a Hybrid Office Work program, which offers eligible employees flexibility with the option of working remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays. We believe that diverse opinions, ideas, and perspectives are what fuels innovation, and we reinforce this belief through a DEI Council of employees, a culture of psychological safety and an Engagement Network, to name a few. Our workforce represents the international communities in which we live and work, bringing together talented people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consistent with our focus on excellence, ConocoPhillips continues to discover and develop best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 for the good of our enterprise, our employees, our vendors, and our communities.

Description:

ConocoPhillips Canada is seeking an Advanced Process Control Engineer/Specialist to join the Automation & APC team. Reporting to the Team Lead, Automation & APC, this role will be responsible for providing technical automation support for APC application implementation at the ConocoPhillips Surmont and Montney facilities. This position will influence the decision making and direction of the Canada Business Unit in the design, rollout, execution, support, and maintenance of Advanced Process Control that is instrumental in the Business Unit\xe2\x80\x99s strategy to achieve a step change reduction in its cost of supply and greenhouse gas emissions. This is a M-F role based out of our Calgary office.

Responsibilities:

Promote, support, and adhere to ConocoPhillips Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management system. To ensure that HSE issues are given priority consideration in all activities.

Lead technical design aspects of the Advanced Process Control initiative for the workstream team.

Provide technical support for DCS regulatory control modifications, logic control, any additional Advanced Regulatory Control, and Advanced Process Control, including DCS and APC system programming, operator training and documentation.

Setup and maintain APC and associated system servers, including OPC.

Work closely with the site DCS team to maintain overall control system integrity and reliability throughout APC implementation.

Monitor the integrity of the Advanced Process Control utility, and its interfaces to other systems and taking action to maintain.

Support the design, implementation, and start-up of the APC systems. Including FAT/SAT for verification/validation of systems.

Identification and implementation of Advanced Process Control strategies.

Identification and implementation of additional requirements to support successful APC implementation.

Support the development of commissioning plans and procedures for Advanced Process Control applications.

Support the continuous improvement of Advanced Process Control key performance indicators and assist in identifying those indicators.

Provide support for developing APC change processes / procedures and maintain strict adherence to them.

Participate in the development of APC standards and guidelines.

Work closely with Operations to ensure reliability of interface graphics and systems.

Train operators in the use of the new APC systems and the interface graphics.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in process control application development, preferably in an Oil & Gas / Petrochemical operating environment.

APEGA designation preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience with Aspen DMC3 software.

Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions.

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the closing date.

Current employees: Please ensure you have discussed your intent to apply with your current supervisor prior to applying for any internal position.

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ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Before: February 23, 2024

Sponsorship: ConocoPhillips\xe2\x80\x99 sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position.

EEO: ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer.

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