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Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Job Description
Company: Imperial Oil Resources Limited
- Provide technical oversight and review of discipline engineering work performed internally and by contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications, company standards, and applicable codes.
- Execute control system lifecycle management programs, including inventory tracking, obsolescence planning, spare parts management, and upgrade/replacement strategies.
- Support control system maintenance and testing activities such as software upgrades, emergency shutdown (ESD) testing, and both offline and online commissioning—with or without plant shutdowns.
- Plan and coordinate metering systems maintenance for custody transfer, allocation, regulatory, and leak detection applications.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure industrial control systems comply with Imperial’s Industrial Control System Requirements (ICSR), reducing cyber risk exposure.
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary alarm management initiatives, including alarm rationalization, prioritization, state-based design, and system modifications.
- Review, update, and develop I&C documentation such as P&IDs, cause-and-effect diagrams, control narratives, and system architecture drawings.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to align project activities, technical deliverables, and operational goals.
- Travel to production facilities and affiliate offices as required to support new technology rollouts, upgrades, and system standardization efforts.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- Extensive knowledge of instrumentation and control design standards, specifications, codes, and safety criteria.
- Proven ability to review and interpret P&IDs, logic diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, and control narratives.
- Demonstrated experience selecting and specifying hardware (pressure, temperature, and level instruments; control and shutdown valves; fire/gas detection systems).
- Skilled in data collection and analysis using tools such as SAP, Analytics for Excel, and Tableau.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
- Highly organized with the ability to adapt to dynamic project requirements, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Fluent in English (verbal and written), particularly in technical and business communications.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Christopher Malcovish
Sr. Recruiter / Account Manager
As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Spirit Omega Staffing in Calgary, Alberta, I lead full-cycle recruitment for complex engineering and technology positions across multiple industries, with a strong emphasis on the oil and gas sector. With over 12 years of experience in talent acquisition and human resources, I bring a deep understanding of the unique workforce demands across sectors such as energy, biomedical, commercial property management, aerospace, and defense.
At Spirit Omega, I partner with hiring managers, C-suite leaders, and project stakeholders to deliver customized staffing solutions that align with business strategy and technical requirements. My expertise includes sourcing and securing high-caliber candidates for roles in software development, infrastructure, automation, mechanical and electrical engineering, and project management. I maintain and optimize applicant tracking systems (ATS), including Avature, and ensure a seamless candidate experience from outreach through onboarding.
I also work closely with immigration teams and third-party vendors to support workforce mobility and compliance in both Canadian and U.S. markets. A SHRM-CP certified professional, I hold a BA and MS in Human Resources Management and Services from Southern New Hampshire University.
My mission at Spirit Omega is to build diverse, qualified talent pipelines that fuel innovation and performance across the industries shaping our future — from energy and infrastructure to advanced technology and defense — with a special focus on oil and gas-related engineering roles that are critical to operational success and long-term sustainability.