Specialist Engineering I&C (Regional Automation - Network & Infrastructure)

• Pay Rate: $59.26 - $74.04 /hour, depending on experience
• Contract End Date: May 31, 2027
• Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
  
  

Raise is currently hiring a Specialist Engineering I&C (Regional Automation - Network & Infrastructure) of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client is a globally competitive integrated energy company that extracts, produces and provides energy from a mix of sources, ranging from oil sands to renewable fuels.

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

The Specialist Engineering I&C to join our clients Regional Automation Network & Infrastructure Team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining plant automation and process control networks, as well as firewalls, within a highly complex operating environment. You will bridge the gap between operational technology (OT) systems and cybersecurity best practices, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Network & Infrastructure Maintenance: Perform specialized work on OT communication systems for new installations, facility expansions, and the ongoing maintenance of existing systems.
• System Monitoring: Conduct daily system monitoring using advanced management applications to proactively identify and resolve potential vulnerabilities or performance bottlenecks.
• Build & Commissioning: Build, install, and commission new systems to support infrastructure growth while maintaining the reliability and cybersecurity standards of existing infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Troubleshoot complex system and network issues, providing effective solutions. Participate in after-hours on-call support rotations as required.
• Reliability & Maintenance: Ensure maximum system reliability through scheduled preventative maintenance activities. Document new technical procedures and keep existing documentation up to date.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to and champion ’s safety policies, standards, and core values in every aspect of work execution.
  
  

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of hands-on system administration experience specializing in networks and firewalls.
• Proven field experience involving the physical troubleshooting, configuration, and implementation of network equipment.
• Extensive experience configuring and supporting Operational Technology (OT) networking and firewalls in industrial or heavy-industry environments.
• Strong practical experience in cybersecurity frameworks, threat mitigation, and best practices specifically tailored to OT environments.
• Education and Certifications
• A Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant Computer Technology discipline.
  
  

Additional Information

• Candidates in this role will be working out of the Syncrude Mildred Lake site in Fort McMurray
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• This position is safety sensitive
  
  

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