Control Systems Specialist - Jobs in Lacombe County, AB

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Job ID : 668Closing Date : 07/07/2021Job Category : EngineeringLocation : Joffre AdministrationWill relocation be considered for this position: YesWho We Are:NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned ultimately by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team. Through our commitment to Responsible Care®, we take pride in our focus on safety and responsibility.We are seeking a Control Systems Specialist to join our Process Automation Team located at our Joffre Site in Central Alberta, near Red Deer. Reporting to the Process Automation Team Leader, your primary responsibility will be to provide the AspenTech IP.21 Historian technical support.You Will Use Your Expertise To:Support the AspenTech IP.21 Historian.Maintain and upgrade servers for Pavilion APC.Support Alarm & Event Management Server (Matrikon/Dynamo).Provide support for Acronis Backup, Terminal Server and Symantec Management ServerSupport the Honeywell Control Performance Monitor Server and Event Prediction Modeler Servers.Build and maintain Domain Controllers.Coordinate with IT and Process Automation to deliver single discipline systems projects in the Units.Maintain SQLplus code for custom applications.Provide systems support creating and maintaining Batch/PowerShell scripts with documentation.Ensure Automation Networks are meeting NOVA best practices for Security.What We Are Looking For:B.Sc. in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or Technologist equivalentTwo to fifteen years of manufacturing plant experience.Candidates eligible for registration with APEGA or ASET would be considered an asset.Understanding of Relational Database Structures (Primarily Microsoft MSSQL) and at minimum a basic understanding of the Structured Query Language (SQL) to extract information as requested by third parties.Strong working knowledge of the Windows Server Operating System (Versions since 2003).Scripting experience (VBScript, WinBatch, Powershell, etc.) or coding ability.Demonstrated experience maintaining Real-Time Database Structures.Working knowledge of OPC.Basic Networking and Firewall Security knowledge.Experience with Virtualization (Both Hyper-V and VMWare) is an asset.Server and Workstation System Hardware knowledge with knowledge of hardware lifecycle management.Demonstrated ability to deliver results and proven organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated commitment to Responsible Care values.Ability to adapt and contribute within a dynamic and changing environment and work supportively within an operating, highly reliable environment.You Can Stand Out If:You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.You are collaborative , inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.Why NOVA ChemicalsNOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.Check Us Out Online:Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for company news.Follow us on Linkedin and Glassdoor for job updates.Read more on our Responsible Care ® and sustainability initiatives like Project STOPAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.