Job Description
Job Title:  Sr DCS Systems Specialist
Requisition ID:  34558
Location:  Cory, SK, CAN, S7K 3N9
Workplace Type:  On-Site
Experience Level:  Associate
Job Type:  Full Time

 

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

 

What You'll Do:

  • Act as the site owner and technical authority for the DeltaV control system infrastructure.
  • Troubleshooting, design, development and maintenance of the DeltaV DCS System and all associated components. 
  • Programming in function block, sequential function chart, VBA, SQL, ladder logic, or equivalent.
  • Creating and maintaining operator graphics.
  • Assisting with plant changes, including capital projects, process improvements, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and control systems. Verify controls, safety, communications, and cybersecurity requirements before startup and handover.
  • Promoting controls and leading initiatives to improve cybersecurity, reliability, availability, policies & procedures.
  • Maintaining and upgrading controls equipment, servers, virtual environments, and supporting network infrastructure.
  • Creating and maintaining documentation for Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), inventory and spares lists, P&IDs, Configuration Management, Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs), network drawings, and Memorandums of Change (MOCs).
  • Communicate and work closely with multi-disciplinary groups including electrical, instrumentation, engineering, maintenance, and process departments.
  • Participate in on-call support for critical control system issues.

What You'll Bring:

  • Understand and demonstrate electrical safe work practices.
  • Degree or diploma in Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Instrumentation Technology or equivalent
  • Must have 5+ years of DCS experience in an industrial setting, preferably in mining, chemical, oil & gas, utilities, or similar industrial operations.
  • Proficient in DCS and PLC environments, with an emphasis on DeltaV, Allen Bradley, AMS.
  • Practical knowledge of networking, firewalls, industrial security standards, and a variety of industrial protocols such as OPC, HART, Wireless HART, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, and RS-485.
  • Understanding best practices and standards in software, controls, networking, virtual environments, and cybersecurity.
  • Familiar with instrumentation, P&IDs, VFDs, process flow drawings, single-line diagrams, and motor starter & schematics.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, communication, and collaborative skills.

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

This role is flexible in job banding at either Systems Specialist or Sr. Systems Specialist level. All interested & qualified internal applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered at the appropriate job level given their respective education, experience, and qualifications.

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

 

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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