Senior DCS Technologist

Worker Type:
Employee Job Post End Date: 10/17/2026

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.

This position is located in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area. This is a full-time employee position supporting either the Lloydminster Upgrader Complex or Asphalt Refinery.

• 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.

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Red Seal Journeyman Instrumentation Technician, Instrumentation Technologist, or 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.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial control systems, including DeltaV and/or Foxboro DCS platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining process control and instrumentation systems in an operating industrial environment.
• Familiarity with CSA B149.3, AER Directive 017, and applicable industry standards is considered an asset.
• CET accreditation and field experience as an Instrumentation Technician are considered strong assets.

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note:

The Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59 PM MT October 16, 2026.

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• Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
• Health & dental benefits
• Substantial mental health coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee family assistance
• Virtual healthcare coverage

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

• Internal course offerings
• Education assistance for additional development
• Opportunities to work on special projects
• Leadership development programs for emerging and…