Sr. Process Control Engineer

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

Syensqo is seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer to provide ongoing support for our DCS-controlled chemical manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, Canada. This on-site role is responsible for the administration, programming, and maintenance of Emerson Delta V® and Moore APACS systems in a mixed-mode (batch and continuous) operation.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to leverage control system technologies for enhanced process safety and operational efficiency.

Reports to:  Site Process Control Group Leader 

We count on you for:

The Sr. Process Control Engineer is responsible for designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting process control logic within the batch chemical manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide ongoing support for the installed Emerson Delta V system and manage future expansions.

• Schedule and oversee system maintenance activities performed by contractors.

• Assign and maintain documentation for I/O connections and system interfaces.

• Ensure proper system backups and maintain all related documentation.

• Serve as the lead on-site programmer for Delta V, executing recipes according to process and operational requirements.

• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams to troubleshoot issues identified by Delta V.

• Learn and understand current process executions, propose automation opportunities, and lead the implementation and start-up of new recipes—including those required for new product introductions.

• Work with Operations Engineers to review, modify, and optimize existing sequential programming (recipes) to improve yield, reduce cycle time, and minimize interruptions or program stalls.

• Lead process control improvement projects, managing schedules, budgets, testing (Factory Acceptance Test [FAT], Site Acceptance Test [SAT]), start-up activities, and all required documentation and approvals.

• Coordinate the integration of additional process control elements into the Delta V platform.

• Support the ongoing migration from APACS to Delta V, including planning, execution, start-up, and commissioning.

• Assist in the administration and support of the site’s OSI/PI historian system. 

You will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Chemical or Electrical preferred). Registration as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario, or eligibility for registration, is preferred.

• Minimum of 8+ years of direct experience in industrial chemical plant operations, with broad exposure to production, engineering, and unionized maintenance and operations personnel.

• Experience must be in facilities operating to world-class standards in process safety, digital instrumentation and control, and safety, health, and environmental practices—especially as they relate to maintenance activities and contractor management.

• Demonstrated expertise in using Emerson Delta V process control systems in both batch and continuous manufacturing environments.

• Working knowledge of process historian systems is required; direct experience with OSI/PI process historian systems is highly desirable.

• Proven ability to work with both hardware and software systems to support unit operations, including collaboration with vendors and contractors to ensure proper system development and installation.

• Solid understanding of electrical systems compliant with Section 18 of the Canadian Electrical Code (installations in hazardous areas) and the ISA S88 Batch Process Control Standard.

• Familiarity with communication system platforms such as EthernetIP, DeviceNet, and Modbus.

• Experience with three-phase AC motors and industrial motor controls, including variable frequency drives.

• Demonstrated track record in executing brownfield projects involving new or replacement control systems, process instrumentation, human-machine interfaces, and process data networks. 

• Strong verbal and technical writing skills, with the ability to communicate control system changes and strategies to Operations (control narratives and functional descriptions) and to complete management of change and training documentation for assigned projects.
  
  

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

Location: Onsite at Welland Site, Niagara Falls (Ontario, Canada)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.