Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Edmonton, AB, CA, T6B 2T4)

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability. At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. About Imperial's Cold Lake Operation Cold Lake is an in-situ oil sands operation in northern Alberta. Sitting on a large, high-quality resource base, the operation is using and piloting next-generation solvent technologies that can improve production and lower greenhouse gas emissions intensity. Cold Lake is one of the longest running oil sands operations in northeastern Alberta and one of the largest in-situ thermal operations in the world. The operation supplies refineries across Canada and the United States with the crude needed to create fuel, asphalt and other important products . The site’s past success and current strength stem from the skills, commitment and passion of the site’s workforce, made up of approximately 400 employees and 1,000 contractors including from Indigenous-owned businesses. In 2025, gross production at Cold Lake averaged 151,000 barrels per day. What Role You Will Play in Our Team We are seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our Engineering team. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in process control systems, instrumentation design, PLC/DCS programming, reliability improvement, and operational support. This role will be responsible for leading instrumentation and controls engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development and detailed design through commissioning, startup, and operational support. As a key contributor to the Instrumentation and Controls discipline, the candidate will help shape technical standards and best practices, mentor engineers to build organizational capability, foster technical excellence, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who combines strong technical expertise with practical field experience. What You Will Do Design, specify, deploy, and sustain field instrumentation including: sensors, transmitters, analyzers, gas detectors, solenoids, positioners, displacers, control valves, automated isolation valves, shutdown valves, dampers, and instrument networks (AMS) Provide troubleshooting and technical support for measurement and instrumentation equipment for the specific plant unit assigned as well as site wide Identify measurement and instrumentation reliability and operability risks and determine cost effective mitigation Develop technology specification and prequalification Lead Obsolescence and Life Cycle Management of process, safety and FGS instrumentation Provide advice and guidance on instrumentation related global practices Participate in internal, external and/or government mandated audits or periodic health checks Initiate and drive Management of Change (MOC) including the development and execution of technical worksheets Accountable for SIS/SIF instrumentation performance metrics (Critical Device Function Test – CDFT) reporting and driving follow up actions related to SIS/SIF instrumentation performance deficiencies Review, develop and maintain preventative maintenance equipment strategies for instrumentation, analyzers, detectors, control valves, automated isolation valves, and instrumented packaged equipment Collaborate on development of control philosophies and process control strategies. Develop and modify PLC logic, HMI applications, and SCADA systems. Investigate instrumentation and control system failures and implement corrective actions. Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and company specifications Lead continuous improvement efforts related to preventive and predictive maintenance programs Collaborate with key Business Team stakeholders (Operations, Maintenance, Rel