Process Engineer / Specialist (Instrumentation & Controls)

Process Engineer / Specialist (Instrumentation & Controls)

Function Technical Services incls. Engineering/geology/mining/remote ops/central lab.

Location Canada - Remote. Classification Salaried.

Role Overview

The Process Engineer / Specialist (Instrumentation & Controls) provides technical expertise and ongoing support for process automation, control systems and remote operations systems across Graymont’s network of lime manufacturing facilities. This role ensures safe and effective operation of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Model Predictive Controls (MPC), High Performance Human Machine Interface (HPHMI), alarm management systems and portable devices. The position also supports continuous improvement initiatives in process performance and reliability, and involves a high degree of collaboration with a diverse group of cross‑functional stakeholders such as Remote Operations, Facility Operations, Information Systems, HSE, Project Engineering and Maintenance. A high degree of understanding of manufacturing processes & equipment, product quality, control philosophies, and associated Graymont standards and industry best practices are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work practices and implement safeguards to mitigate hazards and prevent incidents.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations, and quality standards.
• Serve as a primary interface with Remote Operations and plant facilities, ensuring automation and controls function as designed and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely and in collaboration with controls engineers, process engineers, integrators/contractors, Information Services, and Remote Operations as needed.
• Maintain and enhance SCADA systems at Graymont facilities, including graphical HPHMI, alarm management, reporting, and effective communication with Remote Operations and plant facilities.
• Test and support MPC systems and HPHMI, ensuring documentation is current and change management processes are followed.
• Develop a thorough understanding of plant operations and existing systems (control, network, data management, etc.).
• Analyze instrumentation, tune control loops, and optimize advanced and expert control systems (MPC).
• Ability to work irregular hours or provide on‑call support during project implementation or to address issues at plants or ROC operations.
• Travel throughout North America (US & Canada) to provide hands‑on support to sites.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field: Controls and Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechatronics or a related field with a combination of controls and automation experience.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in controls and/or process engineering within the lime or a comparable industry.

Technology Requirements

• Proficiency in control disciplines, including Model Predictive Control (MPC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
• Experience with Ignition by Inductive Automation and Rockwell products (PLCs, drives, sensors, networks, etc.).

Additional Assets

• Experience with Ignition by Inductive Automation and Rockwell products (PLCs, drives, sensors, networks, etc.).

Travel

This position can require frequent travel based on business and operational needs throughout the U.S. and Canada and can be up to 50%.

Who You Are

• Efficient communicator who can listen, speak and collaborate effectively with different audiences in diverse situations.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and believes that we can get further, faster by working together.
• Strong work ethic, demonstrating reliability, responsibility and a strong commitment to delivering high‑quality results.