Process Control Specialist/Engineer

LNG Canada is a world class asset; Canada is a Top 5 global LNG producer; Help Canada diversify its export market.

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The purpose of the Process Control Engineer is to be responsible for the process control and safeguarding functionality to support safe, reliable and efficient operation of the LNGC facilities in safe and fully sustain in the Operate phase. This includes - controller performance improvement, systematic plant troubleshooting and end to end production and value chain optimization. Culture of continuous improvement as well as technological improvements for performance enhancement for the entire facility will be a differentiator. Furthermore, the Process Control Engineer is expected to develop hybrid process engineering and process control competencies in LNG with a strong connect to Asset of the future aspirations of LNGC.

Lead with Honesty: We act with integrity and courage, even when it is difficult.

Communicate openly, clearly, and respectfully in all situations.

Speak up when something doesn’t feel right, including safety or ethical concerns.

Take accountability for decisions and actions, and do the right thing for people and the business.

Nurture Our People: We create an environment where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.

Support the development of others through feedback, coaching, and collaboration.

Build trusting relationships grounded in respect and inclusion.

Assume positive intent and approach differences with empathy and fairness.

Grow Our Business: We focus our energy on work that delivers meaningful, long‑term value.

Prioritize what matters most and use time and resources effectively.

Set clear goals, follow through on commitments, and deliver results.

Look for opportunities to improve how we work and how we perform.

Connect with Purpose: We build strong connections and understand the impact of our work.

Listen to, understand and value diverse perspectives.

Foster inclusive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Align daily work with LNG Canada’s purpose, values, and broader impact.

Continue providing process control services for the LNGC complex to maximize plant safety and reliability. Contribute to process optimization, control, operating procedures, troubleshooting and safeguarding systems of all facilities.

Contribute to Process Control monitoring program (including KPIs) to identify bad actors and propose solutions to improve process performance. Predict future issues and propose solutions to solve mid/long term issues through proactive monitoring of controller uptimes and plant performance.

Develop, implement, tune and maintain Advanced Process Control applications for the LNG plant and utilities post performance test run and position advanced systems as the backbone of the end-to-end facility optimization.

Ensure Process Control Narratives are updated in line with MOCs.

Leverage skills and technical knowledge to ensure operation within operating envelope, produce within design specifications and maintaining integrity of equipment. Lead application of process safety guidelines to prevent loss of production.

Solve/troubleshoot problems, investigate incidents and minimize shutdown/start-up durations using process engineering knowledge & expertise. Actively engage with operation teams for the same. Build strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders like Operations, engineering and commercial. Support the 5CRQs team for troubleshooting and increasing plant reliability.

Closely interact with the laboratory to ensure methods, limits and sample schedule provide the correct feedback for supporting production, engineering and various process test-runs.

Contribute to development studies and projects related to plant performance improvements using process control techniques. Keep abreast of latest technologies and accordingly develop tools. Drive case for change with the aim of improving train/complex reliability, efficiency, production and environmental performance

Contribute to Ensure Safe Production especially on safeguarding, proactive and predictive monitoring.

Act as a Technical Authority for process control in LNGC, supporting MOCs and future expansions like phase 2.

Act as a Technical Authority for process control in LNGC for the Brownfield Projects including FAT, SAT and commissioning support.

Optimize processes via all the techniques to improve controller performance. Pay special attention to control loop tests and tuning as well as putting Engineering Training Simulator to test (ETS) and position it as a scenario assessment tool.

Support the organization to conduct performance tests and assess gaps if any and plan for removal of constraints after steady state is achieved.

Develop, implement, tune and maintain Procedural Automation for the LNG plant and utilities.

Review the process control content of plant modifications/changes as well as instrument trip/alarm settings such that plant integrity remains ensured and design objectives are met prior and post-handover from EPC.

Ensure documents, i.e. control and IPF narratives, system functional design specifications, etc., are maintained and as-built comments are accurately kept. Participate in required HSE activities (audits, meetings, etc.) and demonstrate (by example) safe work practices and procedures to the contractors at all times.

University degree or equivalent in Control Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical engineering, Applied Physics or Mathematics

10+ years of relevant Gas/LNG industry experience with demonstrated skills and relevant competencies in process control.

Professional Engineer designation or eligible to in BC.

Led/participated in process control projects (e.g. base layer control improvement programs and advanced process control projects)

Wider appreciation of Gas/LNG business processes and principles and experience in a Gas/LNG Major Project is an advantage.

Ability to contribute to decision support and assurance as well as organizing and/or carrying out hands on technical evaluations independently (without supervision).

Sound systematic approach to technical and multi-disciplinary challenges. Strong analytical abilities having knowledge of engineering tools and simulations etc.

Able to integrate projects and initiatives while managing inter-cultural sensitivities and leveraging DE&I.

Communicate with internal and external interfaces with strong spoken and written communication skills.

Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)

During Operate: Work an office-hours schedule, approximately 40 hrs./week, 5 days per week, with flexibility to balance off time hours when required.

Are willing to comply with LNGC’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.

Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, a background check and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

Know that this role will be expected to be on call on a rotational basis during the year and/or during site specific situations.

Know that residents in Calgary, will require to fly to site 25% and at times more, per month to support operations. This will require to be away for several nights.

LNG Canada is a joint venture of five global energy leaders—Shell, PETRONAS, Mitsubishi Corporation, PetroChina, and KOGAS—bringing decades of LNG expertise to Canada.

As the largest private-sector investment in Canadian history, LNG Canada is a long-life asset with a 40-year export license. Phase 1 includes two processing units (“trains”) with a combined capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).

Together with our partners, we are exploring a potential Phase 2 expansion that would deliver more lower-carbon LNG to global markets, support Canada’s ambition to be a top-five LNG exporter, and generate lasting benefits for B.C. communities and the Canadian economy.

Our guiding North Star is to safely and responsibly create and deliver value. We focus on safety, compliance, performance, and scale, while building a high-performance culture. Partnerships with governments, local communities, and First Nations are central to our success and will continue to shape our journey.

At LNG Canada, we hire for character and train for skill. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—this is your chance to join a supportive, collaborative organization with bold ambition and help us build a thriving business.