Top Benefits
About the role
The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) is hiring a Control System Specialist on a permanent basis to work on-site in Regina, SK.
Are you an Engineer or Technologist looking to apply your expertise in control systems within an environment focused on collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement? In this role, you will be given the opportunity to work with a variety of control platforms to support safe and reliable operations and contribute to meaningful improvements in automation and system performance.
What you’ll do:
- Ensure safe and reliable operations by maintaining and integrating multiple vendor control system platforms (DCS, PLC, SIS, HMI), applying Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and Operational Excellence behaviors.
- Design, test, commission control systems, and control logic across various platforms, contributing to improvements in architecture, operation, and maintenance while supporting automation standards and best practices.
- Review and update technical documentation, including maintenance records, backups, network configurations, P&IDs, loop drawings, and alarm databases, while assisting in the development of complex technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot and maintain control system hardware/software, analyze diagnostics, manage obsolescence, and provide guidance to maintenance teams using supplier tools and support.
- Support connectivity and security of foreign systems, provide technical assistance with logic, HMIs, and alarm management, and optimize control schemes to enhance operator interfaces.
- Deliver technical expertise for control system projects to support the execution of upgrades and automation initiatives.
Who you’ll work with:
The Team: You will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders on projects and field issues with the support of both Senior and Lead Control System Specialists on our Process Control team.
Why it matters:
We fuel Western Canada. Our Refinery strives to be a recognized leader in safety, reliability and sustainability within the petroleum-refining industry.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in technical operations and:
- Have 3+ years of relevant experience working with control systems and/or performing field troubleshooting and maintenance in a heavy industrial setting.
- Have a degree, diploma, or journeyperson certification in a relevant engineering or instrumentation technology discipline (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- Have a P.Eng, C.Tech, and/or A.Sc.T designation.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by October 23, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete a criminal record check and pre-employment substance test in accordance with CRC policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Co-op Refinery Complex
Fuel Your Career at the Co-op Refinery Complex. Our workforce of over 1,000 employees operate a world-class refinery utilizing cutting-edge technology to produce 130,000 barrels of refined petroleum products per day.
With an annual production capacity of 6.8 billion litres we are one of Canada’s largest refineries, distributing our products to more than 780 retail gas bar and cardlock locations from Vancouver Island to Northwestern Ontario.
Our focus is on fueling our people to lead our industry in safety, reliability and sustainability. Join the Co-op Refinery Complex and help us, as We Fuel Western Canada.
Top Benefits
About the role
The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) is hiring a Control System Specialist on a permanent basis to work on-site in Regina, SK.
Are you an Engineer or Technologist looking to apply your expertise in control systems within an environment focused on collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement? In this role, you will be given the opportunity to work with a variety of control platforms to support safe and reliable operations and contribute to meaningful improvements in automation and system performance.
What you’ll do:
- Ensure safe and reliable operations by maintaining and integrating multiple vendor control system platforms (DCS, PLC, SIS, HMI), applying Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and Operational Excellence behaviors.
- Design, test, commission control systems, and control logic across various platforms, contributing to improvements in architecture, operation, and maintenance while supporting automation standards and best practices.
- Review and update technical documentation, including maintenance records, backups, network configurations, P&IDs, loop drawings, and alarm databases, while assisting in the development of complex technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot and maintain control system hardware/software, analyze diagnostics, manage obsolescence, and provide guidance to maintenance teams using supplier tools and support.
- Support connectivity and security of foreign systems, provide technical assistance with logic, HMIs, and alarm management, and optimize control schemes to enhance operator interfaces.
- Deliver technical expertise for control system projects to support the execution of upgrades and automation initiatives.
Who you’ll work with:
The Team: You will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders on projects and field issues with the support of both Senior and Lead Control System Specialists on our Process Control team.
Why it matters:
We fuel Western Canada. Our Refinery strives to be a recognized leader in safety, reliability and sustainability within the petroleum-refining industry.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in technical operations and:
- Have 3+ years of relevant experience working with control systems and/or performing field troubleshooting and maintenance in a heavy industrial setting.
- Have a degree, diploma, or journeyperson certification in a relevant engineering or instrumentation technology discipline (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- Have a P.Eng, C.Tech, and/or A.Sc.T designation.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by October 23, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete a criminal record check and pre-employment substance test in accordance with CRC policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Co-op Refinery Complex
Fuel Your Career at the Co-op Refinery Complex. Our workforce of over 1,000 employees operate a world-class refinery utilizing cutting-edge technology to produce 130,000 barrels of refined petroleum products per day.
With an annual production capacity of 6.8 billion litres we are one of Canada’s largest refineries, distributing our products to more than 780 retail gas bar and cardlock locations from Vancouver Island to Northwestern Ontario.
Our focus is on fueling our people to lead our industry in safety, reliability and sustainability. Join the Co-op Refinery Complex and help us, as We Fuel Western Canada.