Position Purpose

About the Opportunity:

Shell Canada is seeking for an Automation Programmer (also known as Automation Specialist internally) to join their Operational Technical Team. This role involves providing support to all facilities and interfacing with Infrastructure and Brownfield Projects teams, providing support and awareness to operational requirements.

Accountabilities:

Perform automation activities covering all key areas of development, maintenance, programming

Analyze and explore improvements for maintenance/design/reliability on Controls & Automation system covering Safety Instrumented Systems, Fire & Gas, Programmable Logic Controllers

Conduct bad actor analysis for nuisance trips based on SAP notifications and perform remote troubleshooting

Ensure Functional Safety and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) requirements for SIF/SIL validation, verification and Safety Life Cycle Plan

Provide support on HAZID, HAZOP, SIS/IPF Classification studies, and any other relevant studies pertaining to engineering

Conduct or support failure analysis of automation failures or incidents

Identify unit performance improvement opportunities and reliability risks, and work with area team to determine and implement cost effective solutions

Gatekeeper for critical documents, including C&E, Control Narratives, Alarm Tables

Review and improve existing strategies and procedures in timely manner as per latest technical and maintenance requirements

Identify automation equipment obsolescence planning and upgrade strategies

Author Facility Changes (MOC) within the automation/PACO discipline and provide Technical Assurance of facility/wells logic changes

Own, lead and resolve Asset threats and opportunities with cost effective, root cause solutions

Support contract automation technicians

Contract owner/Holder duties with automation companies

Develop and participate in Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) FAT’s and SAT’s

Act as a site focal point for Operational Technical Security (OTS) interfaces and activities

Manage field system telecoms and maintain 98% reliability

Develop Turnaround scopes and manage the execution of automation activities

Skills & Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Engineering degree or trade certification in Instrumentation & Controls, Automation or Electrical

Proficient with programming PLC’s, HMI, and RTU’S such as Rockwell, Yokogawa, Emerson or Bristol is required

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the Control & Automation Engineering discipline and a good understanding of the Maintenance process/system in Oil & Gas processing

Prior experience and exposure in Operations and Maintenance

Sound knowledge in Instrumentation and Controls, with working experience in field instruments, control systems such as SCADA, PLC, HMI, or Telecommunications

Experienced in engineering solutions and driving plant changes in an operating environment

Exposure to Preventive/ Corrective/breakdown maintenance and turnarounds

Experience in engineering solutions, driving plant changes, and managing projects in an operating environment, FAT/SAT participation experience is an advantage

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. 

Company description 

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.  We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.