Principal Process Automation Engineer Worley Consulting GroupCanadaPurpose:The primary purpose of this role is to drive the growth and expansion of new business opportunities within the industrial automation sector by leveraging cutting-edge digital, technology, and autonomous solutions. The consultant will play a pivotal role in identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in mining operations.
This is a full-time hybrid position based at a Worley office location in Canada: Alberta, Ontario, or British Columbia.
Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:- Strong self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset and motivated.
- Practical consulting experience - including scoping, selling, and delivery.
- Work with Worley offices to share work and integrate staff on projects for a blended execution team.
- Project experience including coordinating interfaces with engineering partners, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, system integrators and project management as well as technical disciplines including process, civil, structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical.
- Desire to expand role and be adaptable to client's needs.
- Assists, and later, leads the preparation of proposals, execution plans and budgets.
- Project experience working on all engineering phases within a project from concept through design and engineering, construction support, and commissioning/validation and handover.
- Project experience in the development and commissioning of complex automation projects.
- Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, produce concise reports and presentations appropriate for all levels.
- Takes ownership for project success: delivery of target quality, cost management and customer satisfaction.
- Proactively builds a knowledge base of tools and methodologies to drive productivity and growth.
- Lead role in work process improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
- Travel as required for various field programs - can be 25-50% depending on project phase and assignment.
What you will bring: Technical and Industry Experience: - Significant experience with expertise in leading control systems projects in the industry.
- Experience in the following sectors a plus: Mining, LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, and nuclear industries.
- Specific front end engineering experience developing project scope, control system philosophy, systems architecture, process safety studies, SIL determination, P&ID development and building TIC estimates a must.
- Detailed design experience should include:
- Selection, specification and procurement of field instrumentation.
- Selection, specification and procurement of BPCS/SIS systems.
- Experience with design deliverables such as instrument and IO indexes, written specifications, cause and effect diagrams, PLC / DCS / SIS Systems networking and architecture, binary logic diagrams, instrument datasheets, FAT & SAT protocols, proof test protocols, construction scope of works and project execution plans and schedules.
- Experience with operational technology (OT), specifically in areas such as network switch configuration, firewall setup, and machine configuration. Hands-on involvement with configuring and optimizing network switches to ensure seamless communication across devices, as well as implementing robust firewall policies to maintain network security and integrity.
- Proven experience delivering SCADA systems for pipeline or midstream oil and gas facilities including heater stations, meter stations, compressor stations, and import/export terminals.
- Demonstrated experience with control and automation specifications, SOW development, RFQs, and technical bid evaluations in owner or consultant roles.
- Provide technical leadership on safety-related automation systems, including interfaces between SCADA, Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Fire & Gas (FGS)
- Experience supporting or integrating Operator Training Systems (OTS) or dynamic simulation environments for operator training and operational readiness.
- Experience working in the field with specific support for construction management, FAT and SAT, installation qualification, commissioning and handover.
- Systems experience should include major systems vendors such as Honeywell, Emerson, Triconex, Foxboro, Siemens, Rockwell.
- Experience in the full lifecycle of automation development, from planning, development, testing, commissioning and operations.
- Systems Configuration experience a plus.
- Visualization Configuration experience a plus.
- Access Control System experience a plus.
Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training: Required: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation Computer Systems). Must be eligible to obtain a P.Eng. license where the role is based.
- P.Eng. license preferred.
Additional Information: For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is CAD$166,832 to $245,341.
Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.
