Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer

Roska DBO Inc. is currently seeking a contract Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer (P.Eng.) to work out of our customer’s Ft.McMurray location. Reporting to the Projects Engineering Lead, the I&C Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to define project scope, perform detailed design, and provide commissioning and ongoing operational support for medium to large capital expansion projects. This is a 12 month minimum term role on a 4/3 schedule with flights provided from Edmonton or Calgary. Key Experience Strong expertise in Oil Sands processes, process measurement technologies, and instrumentation engineering best practices. Advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization skills for instrumentation, control valves, PSVs, and severe-service applications. Comprehensive knowledge of industrial control systems, safety-instrumented systems (SIS), control logic, loop tuning, and process control theory. Proficient in industry standards (API, ASME, ANSI, ISA), metallurgy, material selection, and engineering documentation development. Proven leadership in multidisciplinary projects, including scope development, budget and schedule management, vendor evaluation, and stakeholder coordination. Responsibilities Provide technical support and troubleshooting for instrumentation, control systems, automated valves, and low-voltage electrical systems. Support plant operations during routine activities, turnarounds, outages, commissioning, and emergency response. Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and management to resolve technical issues and deliver projects. Develop engineering scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and technical documentation for instrumentation and control projects. Perform equipment sizing, specification development, and technical evaluations of instrumentation and control devices. Review vendor proposals, provide technical clarifications, and support procurement activities. Participate in construction, commissioning, and system optimization to improve plant performance and reliability. Lead Management of Change (MOC) activities and maintain accurate engineering documentation. Support process safety, reliability, root cause investigations, HAZOP studies, and risk reduction initiatives. Drive continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, and engineering best practices. Contribute to the development and maintenance of instrumentation and control standards, procedures, and regulatory compliance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Eligible for (or registered as) a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta. Minimum 10 years’ instrumentation engineering experience in an operating facility, preferably within oil-sands or heavy‑oil processing. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and English written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, and Management. Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to understand complex technical issues and translate them into practical solutions. Demonstrated initiative with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations. Results‑driven mindset with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and attention to detail. Effective time‑management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, operational needs and site conditions We thank all applicants for their interest in working with Roska DBO Inc. However only those selected, will be contacted for an interview. This is a safety sensitive position so candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening. Roska DBO Inc. is a customer-focused operations …

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