Automation Engineer

TC Energy

$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Registered or eligible for APEGA registration as Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)
  • 2 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Self-driven learner engaging team members for mentorship
  • Collaborative and results-oriented with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support field operations in diagnosing and resolving control systems issues while balancing multiple constraints
  • Participate in a rotational on-call program for after-hours control system support
  • Use data to identify and mitigate automation system reliability risks
  • Identify opportunities to automate maintenance and support tasks
  • Troubleshoot secure network communications and resolve data transmission issues
  • Lead automation risk assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary ones
  • Design and implement automation software complying with engineering practices
  • Develop project scopes based on asset condition and operational needs

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model for flexibility
  • Flexible dress code for eligible office-based workforce
  • Opportunity to drive innovation in energy sector
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Focus on continuous improvement and professional development
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about driving innovation and reliability in critical infrastructure? The Automation Operations Engineering team within TC Energy's Canada Operations Technical Services department is seeking a problem-solving professional to provide exceptional engineering support to our Canada Gas Operations teams. We play a vital role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of compression and measurement facility assets - delivering the energy that powers communities every day. As part of our team, you'll help enhance industrial control systems for remote monitoring and control, solve operational challenges, and drive improvements that strengthen safety, cybersecurity, and reliability. Through our 24/7 on-call support, you'll also support field specialists and technicians in maintaining safe and reliable operations. If you thrive in a collaborative, solutions-driven environment and want to make a meaningful impact on the future of energy, we invite you to consider joining our Automation Operations Engineering team. What you'll do 3 Support field operations and specialist teams in diagnosing and resolving operational issues related to industrial control systems while balancing safety, regulatory, operational, and cost requirements. 3 Participate in a rotational on-call program (approximately 1 week in 8) to support after-hours control system issues. 3 Use asset and operational data to proactively identify and address automation system reliability and availability risks. 3 Identify and implement opportunities to automate maintenance and support activities. 3 Troubleshoot secure network communications and resolve data transmission issues between field and data center systems. 3 Lead automation-related risk assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary risk assessments in accordance with Operational Risk Management processes. 3 Design, develop, and implement automation software and HMI changes in compliance with Management of Change (MOC), Practice of Engineering (POE), and other applicable requirements. 3 Develop project scopes for facility improvement initiatives based on asset condition, lifecycle strategies, engineering standards, and operational needs. 3 Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, specifications, and operational practices through lessons learned and best practices. Minimum Qualifications 3 Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering (or equivalent). 3 Must be registered or eligible for registration with APEGA as an Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer (P. Eng). 3 2 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience. 3 Self-driven learner who actively engages team members for guidance and mentorship. 3 Collaborative and results-orientated. 3 Strong communication skills ensuring peers and leaders understand tactical and strategic goals, progress, value and outcomes. Preferred Qualifications 3 Experience developing automation and control system engineering deliverables, including control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, control panel designs, and system testing. 3 Experience with industrial control system platforms such as Rockwell ControlLogix, Emerson ControlWave Micro, Emerson RX3i, AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware), and AVEVA PI System. 3 Knowledge of industrial cyber security standards and design principles. 3 Experience troubleshooting industrial networks, including firewalls and switches. 3 Experience developing and maintaining scripts to automate Windows-based system tasks. 3 Experience with natural gas pipeline facilities, gas turbines, and other rotating equipment. To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

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