Automation and Control Systems - Engineering Specialist
- Saint John, NB, Canada
$90 to $130 CAD / hour · Contract
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- $90 to $130 CAD / hour
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Original job description
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Automation and Control Systems - Engineering Specialist in the oil & gas industry in Saint John, New Brunswick. In this role you will be part of a larger team responsible for administering and maintaining Automation Systems. Focusing on Process Control and Automation requires strong knowledge in technologies such as Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Asset Monitoring Systems and Safety Instrumented Systems. Total rewards:$90.00 - $130.00 hourly*Please note that the rates indicated are intended for consultants engaged by their Ltd. or Inc. entitiesPreferred rates for benefit coverage availableLong term contract opportunity 1 year to start.Onsite role - Monday - Friday in office in Saint John, NBA typical day:Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize automation, network, data centre, and control system performance.Lead commissioning, testing, validation, verification, and preventive maintenance activities while managing contractors as required.Support HAZOP/LOPA reviews, change management processes, technical documentation, engineering work packages, and on-call operations.Develop and implement control strategies, safeguarding logic, and automation system architectures.Configure and maintain PLC/DCS control logic, asset hierarchies, and industrial automation networks.Design, support, and optimize smart motor control systems and high-availability industrial Ethernet infrastructure.Execute control system patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management to ensure reliability and cybersecurity compliance.Develop advanced alarm management strategies and ASM-compliant HMI graphics to improve operational performance.Successful candidates will have:Degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronics, Industrial Control, or related discipline; professional certifications and Red Seal trade qualifications considered strong assets.Advanced Honeywell expertise, including Experion PKS, TPS/TDC, Safety Manager, HMI Web, and blending/movement administration systems.Extensive OT experience supporting industrial automation environments, preferably within refining or heavy industry operations.Strong background with Rockwell PLCs, FactoryTalk View Studio, machinery monitoring systems, and control system hardware.Proven experience configuring and supporting OT networks, firewalls, virtualization platforms, Active Directory, Windows server environments, and Cisco infrastructure.Knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices, cyber monitoring systems, patch management, and secure network operations.Hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and optimization of automation, control, and instrumentation systems.Excellent communication, time management, critical thinking, and multitasking abilities, with experience working collaboratively in fast-paced operational environments.This posting is for an active opening. Interested? Please apply directly online Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.
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Responsibilities
The Automation and Control Systems Specialist at Agilus will monitor, troubleshoot and optimize control and network systems, and lead commissioning and maintenance work. The role also develops control strategies and safeguarding logic, and manages upgrades and cybersecurity of industrial systems.
Requirements
Candidates need a degree or diploma in electrical, electronics or industrial control, plus extensive OT experience in industrial automation, ideally in refining or heavy industry. Strong hands-on skills with Honeywell, Rockwell PLCs and OT networks are required.
Skills
- Honeywell Experion PKS
- Honeywell TPS/TDC
- Honeywell Safety Manager
- Honeywell HMI Web
- Rockwell PLC
- FactoryTalk View Studio
- Distributed Control Systems
- Safety Instrumented Systems
- Asset monitoring systems
- Machinery monitoring systems
- Industrial Ethernet
- OT networks
- Cisco infrastructure
- Firewalls
- Virtualization
- Active Directory
- Windows Server
- OT cybersecurity
- Patch management
- HAZOP
- LOPA
- Alarm management
- ASM-compliant HMI
- Commissioning and testing
Categories
- Energy
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Automation engineer
- Control systems
- Process control
- Distributed Control System
- DCS
- PLC
- Programmable Logic Controller
- Safety Instrumented Systems
- Honeywell
- Experion PKS
- TPS/TDC
- Safety Manager
- Rockwell
- FactoryTalk View
- OT cybersecurity
- Industrial Ethernet
- HAZOP
- LOPA
- Oil and gas
- Saint John
Seniority
Senior
Licences and certifications
- Red Seal
Tools
- Honeywell Experion PKS
- Honeywell Safety Manager
- Honeywell TPS/TDC
- Rockwell PLC
- FactoryTalk View Studio
- Cisco infrastructure
- Active Directory
- Windows Server
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Electrical engineering
- Electronics
- Industrial control