Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of operational technology, network, and security professionals, and own the team's budget, vendor contracts, and service provider performance

• Put safety first, with documentation and change control on every control system change

• Own the operational technology security program, aligned with Canadian industry standards and regulatory requirements, with reliable backups and a tested recovery plan

• Keep operational technology separate and protected from the corporate network, control who can access it, and set common infrastructure and network standards so projects are built consistently

• Maintain a clear inventory of field systems, keep them patched and current, and plan upgrades before systems fall out of vendor support

• Lead planning, prioritization, and risk management across the group's projects

• Run site programs through testing, commissioning, startup, and handover, and plan ahead for turnaround windows

• Act as the main point of contact between operations, vendors, service providers, and our technology teams, the escalation point for high-risk issues, and a key support to control room communications and operator alarms

• Improve field communications so operational data is reliable and complete, advance real-time monitoring, and support practical AI initiatives such as computer vision for leak and spill detection

Required Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in a relevant field such as instrumentation, electrical, automation, engineering, or information technology; P.Eng. or C.E.T. considered an asset

• 8-10+ years of experience with operational technology, automation, or control systems in oil and gas, including 3+ years leading technical teams and owning budgets, vendor relationships, and multiple projects at once

• Strong knowledge of oil and gas operations and field infrastructure (ideally thermal and conventional production) and of control systems and automation platforms such as DeltaV, FactoryTalk, or Allen-Bradley

• Solid understanding of field networks and communications – wireless, radio, cellular, and satellite – and of operational technology security, including network separation and secure remote access

• Experience with operational data historians and dashboards (such as Pi), field data capture, and production reporting systems, including measurement requirements, alarm management, and functional safety practices

Work Environment

• This position can be based at our Calgary office, or at our Bonnyville or Lloydminster field office

• Regular travel between our offices and to field locations across Alberta and Saskatchewan, regardless of home base