Cenovus Energy
Energy
SeniorDCSTechnologist
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“Senior DCS Technologist at Cenovus Energy. Skills: DCS systems, Instrumentation, Troubleshooting, Maintenance. Provide day-to-day support. maintenance”
What You'll Achieve.
maintaining safe; reliable; efficient plant operations; enhance DCS performance; reliability; long-term sustainability
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting complex operational issues; resolve complex process control and operational issues
Requires the successful candidate to live in the area
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Legally authorized to work in Canada, Red Seal Journeyman Instrumentation Technician, Instrumentation Technologist, completion of a related accredited Instrumentation diploma or degree program, Minimum 8+ years of relevant instrumentation and/or DCS experience within Oil & Gas refining or upgrading facilities, working knowledge of industrial control systems, DeltaV DCS platforms, Foxboro DCS platforms, Experience troubleshooting and maintaining process control and instrumentation systems in an operating industrial environment
Nice to Have
Familiarity with CSA B149.3, AER Directive 017, applicable industry standards, CET accreditation, field experience as an Instrumentation Technician
What You'll Do.
Provide day-to-day support
troubleshooting for Refinery and Upgrader DCS systems
Lead and support commissioning
operational readiness activities
Interpret and develop technical documentation
Collaborate with operations
Participate in HAZOPs
Management of Change (MOC)
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
modernization efforts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with operations; maintenance; engineering; contractors
Process & Methodology
Turnaround planning, Turnaround execution
Full Job Description
Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 06/12/2026 ** _About this opportunity:_** Cenovus Energy is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled **Senior DCS Technologist** to support the day-to-day operations of our Lloydminster downstream refining and upgrading assets. Working with DeltaV and Foxboro control systems, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by troubleshooting complex operational issues, supporting construction and commissioning activities, and contributing to major turnaround planning and execution. Interested in working in Lloydminster? [Learn more!](https://mc-3405db07-6660-4b4e-8bc8-1763-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/Project/WWW/docs/operations/Lloydminster-brochure.pdf?rev=cc3bb54fd52a44a09d424c4230f3fa35&sc_lang=en&hash=D805B54BDEF8A1CB412CC8D67A908476) **_Work Environment:_** * This position is located in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area * This is a full-time employee position. **_What you’ll do:_** * Provide day-to-day support, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting for Refinery and Upgrader DCS systems, including Foxboro and DeltaV platforms * Lead and support commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities for capital projects, turnarounds, and plant modifications * Interpret and develop technical documentation including control narratives, alarm philosophies, loop drawings, P&IDs, and construction work packages * Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to resolve complex process control and operational issues safely and efficiently * Participate in HAZOPs, LOPAs, Management of Change (MOC), and reliability planning initiatives to support safe and reliable operations * Drive continuous improvement initiatives, lifecycle planning, and modernization efforts to enhance DCS performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability ** _Who you are:_** Our ideal candidate will hav
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