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We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.\nSummary:\nThe Principal Process Automation & Controls Engineer is responsible for providing control system engineering support for industrial facilities and projects. The role requires an experienced, self-sufficient professional who can work directly with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel to execute control system improvements, troubleshooting, operational support, and the development of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) engineering deliverables with minimal supervision.\nThis position requires advanced hands-on Emerson DeltaV configuration experience. The successful candidate must be capable of independently configuring, modifying, troubleshooting, and supporting DeltaV control systems in operating facilities and project environments.\nA key responsibility of this position is the preparation, review, and execution of I&C engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through commissioning and startup.\nThis role will act as an owner's representative to the client and will be based full-time in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.\nResponsibilities:\nLead the development, review, and implementation of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) engineering deliverables.\nPrepare and maintain engineering documentation including: Control Narratives\nFunctional Design Specifications (FDS)\nCause-and-Effect Matrices\nInstrument Indexes\nI/O Lists\nPLC and DCS Logic Diagrams\nLoop Drawings\nAlarm Philosophy and Rationalization Documentation\nTest Procedures\nCommissioning and Startup Packages\n\nConfigure, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Emerson DeltaV control systems.\nExecute control strategy modifications, graphics development, module configuration, alarming changes, and system troubleshooting.\nSupport DeltaV system upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management activities.\nWork directly with operations and maintenance personnel to identify and resolve process control issues.\nReview and interpret existing control programs and system documentation.\nProvide technical leadership for DCS, PLC, SIS, and HMI/SCADA systems.\nSupport commissioning, startup, testing, and troubleshooting activities.\nCollaborate with automation, instrumentation, operations, and maintenance teams to improve reliability, performance, and safety.\nIndependently prioritize and execute assigned work with minimal direction.\nTravel up to 25% as required to support project execution, commissioning activities, troubleshooting, and business needs throughout North America.\nWhat you will bring:\nTechnical and Industry Experience:\nSignificant industrial controls and automation experience.\nDemonstrated experience supporting operating facilities and industrial projects.\nExtensive hands-on Emerson DeltaV configuration experience is mandatory.\nDemonstrated experience configuring DeltaV control modules, equipment modules, graphics, alarms, historian interfaces, communications, and operator workstations is required.\nProven experience developing, reviewing, and executing Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) engineering deliverables.\nDemonstrated experience producing: Control Narratives\nFunctional Design Specifications (FDS)\nCause-and-Effect Matrices\nInstrument Indexes\nI/O Lists\nLogic Diagrams\nLoop Drawings\nCommissioning Documentation\n\nStrong understanding of process control principles, alarms, interlocks, regulatory control strategies, and safety systems.\nExperience working directly with operators, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams.\nProven ability to work independently and quickly become productive in unfamiliar operating environments.\nTechnical Skills\nDistributed Control Systems (DCS)\nMandatory:\nEmerson DeltaV Configuration and Administration\nPreferred Experience:\nHoneywell Experion PKS\nHoneywell TDC 3000 / HPM\nFoxboro I/A Series\nABB 800xA\nYokogawa CENTUM\nSafety Systems\nTriconex Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)\nPLC Platforms\nRockwell ControlLogix\nSiemens PCS7 / S7\nSchneider Electric\nAdditional Technical Skills\nHMI and SCADA systems\nIndustrial communications (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet)\nControl system cybersecurity awareness\nControl system lifecycle support and vendor coordination\nSafety Instrumented Systems lifecycle support\nAlarm management and control system optimization\nFAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup support\nDesired Experience\nExperience supporting industrial process, manufacturing, energy, mining, refining, petrochemical, pipeline, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.\nExperience with DeltaV system migrations and version upgrades.\nExperience with integrated DeltaV architectures and system expansion projects.\nBrownfield modifications and operational support.\nFunctional safety and alarm management knowledge.\nKnowledge of integrated plant operations and production optimization.\nExperience supporting multi-discipline engineering projects through design, implementation, commissioning, and startup phases.\nExperience working within an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) environment is considered a strong asset.\nLocation Requirements\nPosition will initially be based in Calgary, Alberta.\nThe successful candidate must be comfortable working directly with operations and engineering personnel supporting Calgary-area operations.\nFollowing an anticipated transition period of approximately one year, the successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to relocate to Edmonton, Alberta to support long-term operational requirements.\nRelocation assistance may be provided in accordance with company policy.\nKey Attributes\nThe ideal candidate is:\nA hands-on DeltaV specialist capable of contributing immediately.\nA strong communicator who can work effectively with operators, maintenance personnel, and engineering staff.\nComfortable taking ownership of work with minimal onboarding.\nResults-oriented and proactive in identifying and solving problems.\nAble to function effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.\nStrong in technical documentation and engineering deliverables.\nWilling and able to travel up to 25% of the time and relocate to Edmonton after approximately 1 year in Calgary as business requirements evolve.\nEducation - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:\nRequired:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Computer, Process Control, or related Engineering discipline.\nProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility is preferred.\nWorley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects locally and internationally.\nWe strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.\nWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.\nWe thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Group is an equal opportunity employer.\nMoving forward together\nWe want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.\nAnd we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.\nAnd there's no barrier to your potential career success. 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