Control System Specialist

About us  
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt – metals deemed critical for energy transition. Sherritt is dedicated to producing and delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and social responsibility.
As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to meeting the increasing demand for critical minerals, our Metals division, which includes the Fort Saskatchewan refinery in Canada, drives our production of high-purity minerals. In addition, our Power division is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, providing low-carbon power solutions. Our Technologies group is a key differentiator, empowering Sherritt's business development efforts with specialized expertise in hydrometallurgical processing. We aim to expand our midstream processing capacity of critical minerals for the electric vehicle supply chain.
At Sherritt, we offer a diverse range of rewarding career opportunities across our international operations. Our unique business structure allows for domestic and global exposure, enabling career growth and professional development. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture, where all team members are valued and respected. We believe that our diverse perspectives and experiences make us better equipped to serve our customers and communities.

The opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists in our Engineering department within the Metals division for a Control Systems Specialist located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. This is an operational technology (OT) focused role and provides management and administration of the control systems operational technology within the Process Control Domain (PCD).
Our standard work schedule includes a full-time on-site presence to foster collaboration and community. We recognize the importance of flexibility in today’s dynamic work environment. We offer adaptable flexibility to ensure that our team members can succeed while balancing personal commitments.

In this role, you will be accountable for:

• Managing cybersecurity, distributed control systems (DCS), process control networks (PCN), historian and third-party systems (PLC, MCC, BLAN, Cloud, etc.) that interface with the PCN.
• Designing and sustaining control system architecture in accordance with OT frameworks (NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443).
• Supporting emerging technologies, such as advanced process control (APC), ISA100 / HART, and wireless technologies.
• Identifying and addressing health, safety, and environmental risks, and opportunities for improvement, while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicating improvements and issues with existing standards, processes, and procedures, fostering continuous improvement.
• Investigating and implementing new technologies and procedures to improve reliability, productivity, and performance.
• Troubleshooting and improving control system software, data collection, and reporting systems to minimize production loss.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Process Control, or a diploma combined with experience in computer systems or engineering technology.
• P.Eng or EIT designation with APEGA is preferred.
• 5+ years of process plant experience; DCS vendor apparatus experience required.
• Experience architecting, administering, and evolving operational technology (OT) systems with a focus on reliability, availability, and security.
• Effective troubleshooting skills with the ability to recommend improvements or field repairs.
• Strong project management, communication, troubleshooting, and commissioning skills.

• Competitive compensation: A competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits that prioritizes employee wellbeing.
• Generous paid time off: We believe in work-life balance and offer paid time off to recharge.
• Learning and professional development opportunities: We encourage continuous learning and provide resources for professional development, workshops and training.
• Inclusive environment: We celebrate diversity and promote an equitable, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Application deadline: The job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. 
We thank all candidates for their application.  We will be in touch if your experience and skills are a match for the role.

Sherritt is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and we strive to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.