on a permanent basis on our Technical Services team to work on-site in Regina, SK.
We are seeking skilled technical professionals to join our team at the Co-op Refinery Complex in two exciting roles. Whether you're ready to guide a team and drive high-impact projects, or are a seasoned specialist looking to apply your expertise in designing, integrating, and maintaining complex control systems, these are your opportunities to make an impact. Both roles play a vital part in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our refinery processes. If you're passionate about control systems and ready to take on challenging and rewarding work, then apply today!
What you'll do:
Lead Control System Specialist:
Oversee and maintain control systems (DCS, PLC, SIS, HMIs, and supporting infrastructure), ensuring accuracy, reliability, and security through proactive troubleshooting, diagnostics, and corrective maintenance.
Lead system design, integration, and optimization, including developing control logic, programming standards, equipment specifications, documentation, and alarm management to improve system performance and operator effectiveness.
Provide leadership and mentorship to direct reports by assigning work, guiding professional development, and resolving escalated technical issues while fostering a culture of engagement, safety, and operational excellence.
Support projects and turnaround planning by providing technical expertise, defining work plans, budgeting, and leading system upgrades or migrations to ensure long-term reliability and compliance with standards.
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve hardware/software issues, implement new technologies, and deliver cost-effective, innovative automation solutions.
Champion continuous improvement by standardizing practices, implementing best-in-class automation strategies, and driving mid- to long-term control system strategies across the refinery.
Senior Control System Specialist:
Provide subject matter expertise in the design, integration, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of multiple control system platforms, ensuring operational safety, reliability, and compliance with standards and best practices.
Plan, execute, and support complex control system projects (DCS, PLC, SIS, automation upgrades), delivering practical, safe, and cost-effective solutions that align with organizational goals.
Troubleshoot and maintain control systems, analyzing hardware and software health, resolving complex issues, applying vendor updates, and addressing obsolescence and standardization needs.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards for control system design, operation, and maintenance, ensuring consistency, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Manage vendor and stakeholder relationships, evaluating contracts, overseeing deliverables, and collaborating across departments to achieve project and operational objectives.
Provide technical guidance, training, and knowledge transfer to team members in the achievement of work and project goals.
Who you'll work with:
The Team:
This Lead position will have a Senior Control System Specialist and a Control System Specialist as direct reports and this Senior position will act as an individual contributor, both reporting into the Superintendent - Process Control on a team that prioritizes technical excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Why it matters:
We fuel Western Canada. Our Refinery strives to be a recognized leader in safety, reliability and sustainability within the petroleum-refining industry.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Engineering & Engineering Technology and:
For the Lead position: Have 8+ years experience working with control systems and/or performing field troubleshooting and maintenance in a heavy industrial setting. Leadership experience would be considered an asset.
For the Senior position: Have 6+ years of experience working with control systems and/or performing field troubleshooting and maintenance in a heavy industrial setting.
Have a degree, diploma, or journeyperson certification in a relevant engineering or instrumentation discipline (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
Have a P.Eng, C.Tech, and/or A.Sc.T designation.
What we offer:
Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to
apply by October 5
th
, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLUL
As these positions are considered to be safety sensitive and a position of trust, you may be required to complete a substance test and criminal record check in accordance with CRC policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD2787624
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Not mentioned
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Regina, SK, CA, Canada
Education
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