Job Description

Company Overview

Headquartered in Toronto, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt \xe2\x80\x93 metals essential for an electric future. Its Technologies Group creates innovative, proprietary solutions for natural resource- based industries around the world to improve environmental performance and increase economic value.

Sherritt has embarked on a multi-pronged growth strategy focused on expanding nickel and cobalt production by up to 20% from 2021 and extending the life of mine at Moa beyond 2040. The Corporation is also the largest independent energy producer in Cuba. Sherritt\xe2\x80\x99s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol \xe2\x80\x9cS\xe2\x80\x9d.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Manager, EIC Engineering, the Control System Specialist will provide technical expertise and support in the area of process control and automation design, implementation, optimization and commissioning at the Fort Saskatchewan Metals refinery. This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance and IT departments to troubleshoot control system and control application problems. The engineer also identifies opportunities and solutions to improve plant operation and production throughput.

The position will be based out of our Fort Saskatchewan plant site.

Accountabilities

• Develop control strategies, control narratives, interlocks, project scope packages, developmental operating procedures, detailed controls design, commissioning plans and as build documentation as per the gating process for expense & capital projects.
• Identify opportunities and design solutions for automation improvements affecting safety, production & plant operation; this may include the introduction of new process control technologies to solve identified problems (e.g. plant debottlenecking).
• Lead and document Control Logic Reviews and Alarm Rationalization exercises to ensure that control system designs adhere to established process safety requirements and industry best practice prior to implementation.
• Design, configure and optimize Control Logic, Alarms and Graphical User Interfaces and provide training services to Operations and Maintenance on their use.
• Evaluate and select Process Control Systems (PCS) and make recommendations for the replacement or upgrade of existing systems.
• Provide commissioning services during the startup of new instrumentation and control system logic (e.g. Historian Configuration, Controller Tuning, Instrument Loop Checks, PCS Factory & Site Acceptance Tests)
• Continuously improve and troubleshoot control system applications, data collection & reporting systems, network communications and PCS hardware on an on call basis in order to minimize production loss due to process upsets / problems, failed PCS hardware and/or instrumentation.

Qualifications and Skills

• APEGA Membership as a P.Eng..
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering with specialization in process controls or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with industrial engineering policies, standards, Codes, practices, & procedures.
• Must be able to manage all aspects of process control & automation development and design for chemical process and units in both brown and green fields.
• Ability to work alone / in a team, prioritize work and deal with conflicts in order to meet deadlines.
• In depth knowledge of logic programming and hardware design of multiple site DCS & PLC systems (e.g., DeltaV, ABB Advant, 800xA & Symphony and Modicon PLC).
• 10+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in process industries related to process control.
• Ability to troubleshoot process control systems and provide recommendations for either logic improvement or field repairs.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience / knowledge with alarm management, advanced process control, real time optimization, artificial intelligent / machine learning, Aveva Historian, computer virtualization and TCP/IP networking is an asset.

What Sherritt Can Offer You

• Competitive wage with comprehensive benefits and retirement savings programs that holistically support employee wellbeing
• Generous paid time off to support and empower employee work/life balance
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment

Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

We thank all candidates for their application. Only qualified candidates will be contacted directly and engaged in the interview process.

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