We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating sustainability considerations into our business plans.
We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
The contract OT Process Control Tech provides site-based changes to DCS, PLC, SCADA, Safety System and HMI configurations, as well as front-line troubleshooting support for Operations and subject matter expertise consultation to engineering functions. The position operates as the primary on-site DCS execution resource within a broader team under the governance of the Senior Coordinator, OT Site DCS.
Safety & Compliance
- Actively participate in Cenovus safety programs and adhere to all policies and procedures
- Participate in risk assessments (PHA, HAZOP, etc) as needed
- Provide after-hours callout support to Operations during unplanned trips and restarts
- Report and support resolution of process-control related safety and lost production incidents
- Assist Operations with shutdown bypass requests and implement logic forces as required
- Ensure all DCS work aligns with Management of Change (MOC) requirements and corporate directives including COIMS
- Ensure execution approaches align with Cenovus TR Specifications and site-specific configuration practices
- Review and approve Safe Work Plans (SWPs) for remote DCS work in collaboration with Operations
- Contribute to maintenance of team standards including knowledge base “how-to” articles and Canadian Thermal DCS Specification updates
- Track work activities across SAP and ServiceNow applications
- Participate in peer reviews of configuration changes (MOCs, ServiceNow tickets, etc.) as required
Operations Support Interface
- Provide front line Operations troubleshooting support via DCS, Safety System, PLC, SCADA and HMI graphic troubleshooting and changes as required
- Support shutdowns, startups, outages, and turnaround activities
- Perform control loop tuning
- Support Alarm Management programs through improvement of bad actors
- Collaborate with OT Systems teams to ensure overall DCS system reliability and availability
Projects & Process Trials
- Develop and implement control/safety system logic, graphics, and testing activities as per project engineered work packages, ensuring configurations match controlled documentation (P&ID’s, SDKs, Data Sheets, Control Narratives, I/O drawings, etc.)
- Support Alarm Management programs by ensuring alarm design assessments occur during MOC site execution in collaboration with Alarm Management SMEs
- Conduct FAT, pre-commissioning and commissioning checks for executed projects as required
- Ensure project documentation is properly redlined, approved by stakeholders, and turned over to Document Management team. Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared.
- Support major project FATs, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and turnover activities as required
- Review CSU and major project turnover packages to confirm DCS deliverables meet standards and operational readiness requirements
Qualifications
- Experience with one or more of the following platforms:
- Emerson DeltaV, DeltaV SIS (Safety Instrumented System)
- Honeywell Experion, Honeywell Safety Manager
- ABB Freelance, ABB XA
- Triconex Safety Instrumented System
- ControlLogix PLCs
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks including Profibus, Modbus, ControlNet, and radio systems
- Clear understanding of Management of Change (MOC) processes
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with plant construction, commissioning, start-ups and operations
