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Automation and Control Systems - Engineering Specialist
@ Agilus Work Solutions
Saint John, New Brunswick
Overview
Agilus by Synergie is hiring a contract Automation and Control Systems Engineering Specialist for an oil and gas site in Saint John, New Brunswick. The role administers and maintains process control and automation systems, including DCS, PLCs, asset monitoring and safety instrumented systems. The posting states a $90.00 to $130.00 hourly rate, a one-year long-term contract starting after one year, and Monday to Friday onsite work.
Pay:
$90–$130 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize automation and control system performance
- Lead commissioning, testing and preventive maintenance, managing contractors
- Support HAZOP/LOPA reviews, change management and on-call operations
- Develop control strategies, safeguarding logic and system architectures
- Execute patching, upgrades and lifecycle management for cybersecurity compliance
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Control
- Extensive OT experience in industrial automation, preferably refining
- Advanced Honeywell expertise including Experion PKS and Safety Manager
- Strong Rockwell PLC and FactoryTalk View background
- Experience with OT networks, firewalls, virtualization and Cisco infrastructure
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering, Electronics, Industrial control |
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Agilus Work Solutions
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Experts in Specialized Talent for Nearly 50 years. Canada's largest, full service, privately-owned recruiting firm.
Full company description
Looking for work doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Agilus connects job seekers with employers in Canada who value your skills, goals, and potential, across technology, engineering, professional, skilled trades, and public sectors. Whether you’re seeking a permanent role, contract, or fresh start, we’ll help you find work that fits. We’ll make the process easier and more rewarding. Hiring the right people is critical to your success. Agilus finds, hires, and manages top talent across industries with flexible workforce solutions, deep industry expertise, and talent hiring strategies. As experts in specialized talent, Agilus’ services and solutions focus on the talent powering digital transformations, energy transition and the businesses shaping Canada’s future.
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- Reported office locations
- 10012 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1R2, CA
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- 873 Boulevard Décarie, Montreal, Quebec H4L 3M2, CA
- 1305 Boulevard Lebourgneuf, 101, Québec, Quebec G2K 2E4, CA
- Other recorded names
- Agilus Work Solutions
- Specialties
- engineering
- information technology
- light industrial
- recruitment
- sourcing
- MSP/VMS
- master vendor
- technology
- skilled trades
- accounting & finance
- contingent workforce
- digital
- candidate engagement
- human resources
- talent acquisition
- Federal Government
- Life Sciences
- Contract
- Permanent Roles
- and Staffing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Looking for work doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Agilus connects job seekers with employers in Canada who value your skills, goals, and potential, across technology, engineering, professional, skilled trades, and public sectors. Whether you’re seeking a permanent role, contract, or fresh start, we’ll help you find work that fits. We’ll make the process easier and more rewarding. Hiring the right people is…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, AB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1976 |
| Specialties | engineeringinformation technologylight industrialrecruitmentsourcingMSP/VMSmaster vendortechnologyskilled tradesaccounting & finance |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 329 |
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Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Automation and Control Systems - Engineering Specialist in the oil & gas industry in Saint John, New Brunswick. In this role you will be part of a larger team responsible for administering and maintaining Automation Systems. Focusing on Process Control and Automation requires strong knowledge in technologies such as Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Asset Monitoring Systems and Safety Instrumented Systems. Total rewards:$90.00 - $130.00 hourly*Please note that the rates indicated are intended for consultants engaged by their Ltd. or Inc. entitiesPreferred rates for benefit coverage availableLong term contract opportunity 1 year to start.Onsite role - Monday - Friday in office in Saint John, NBA typical day:Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize automation, network, data centre, and control system performance.Lead commissioning, testing, validation, verification, and preventive maintenance activities while managing contractors as required.Support HAZOP/LOPA reviews, change management processes, technical documentation, engineering work packages, and on-call operations.Develop and implement control strategies, safeguarding logic, and automation system architectures.Configure and maintain PLC/DCS control logic, asset hierarchies, and industrial automation networks.Design, support, and optimize smart motor control systems and high-availability industrial Ethernet infrastructure.Execute control system patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management to ensure reliability and cybersecurity compliance.Develop advanced alarm management strategies and ASM-compliant HMI graphics to improve operational performance.Successful candidates will have:Degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronics, Industrial Control, or related discipline; professional certifications and Red Seal trade qualifications considered strong assets.Advanced Honeywell expertise, including Experion PKS, TPS/TDC, Safety Manager, HMI Web, and blending/movement administration systems.Extensive OT experience supporting industrial automation environments, preferably within refining or heavy industry operations.Strong background with Rockwell PLCs, FactoryTalk View Studio, machinery monitoring systems, and control system hardware.Proven experience configuring and supporting OT networks, firewalls, virtualization platforms, Active Directory, Windows server environments, and Cisco infrastructure.Knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices, cyber monitoring systems, patch management, and secure network operations.Hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and optimization of automation, control, and instrumentation systems.Excellent communication, time management, critical thinking, and multitasking abilities, with experience working collaboratively in fast-paced operational environments.This posting is for an active opening. Interested? Please apply directly online Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.
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