Controls Systems Administrator

Position: Controls Systems Administrator - May 2026

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Upstream Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located near Cold Lake, AB.

What role you will play in our team

The Control Systems function at Imperial’s Cold Lake operations focuses on maintaining and optimizing district control systems infrastructure, including supporting plant and field process control. Responsibilities typically include participating in server upgrades, network development, and improving overall control system sustainability, along with practicing strong cybersecurity habits such as patching, antivirus management, and access control. The role also involves collaborating with Controls System Experts, Operations, and Maintenance teams, as well as analyzing data to identify and mitigate process control issues.

What you will do

• Control Systems Maintenance & Optimization:
• Maintain and optimize district control systems infrastructure across plant and field operations. Identify process control issues through data analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Systems Upgrades & Technical Projects:
• Lead in projects to upgrade servers and develop networks supporting control system performance and sustainability. Apply design fundamentals in selecting, developing, and applying data management solutions related to control systems.
• Cybersecurity & System Protection:
• Oversee and guide strong cybersecurity hygiene across the control systems environment, including patch and antivirus governance, access control enforcement, and ensuring teams follow established protection standards.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Communicate effectively with Control Systems Experts, Operations, and Maintenance/Trades regarding ongoing projects and system status. This includes written communication (email, presentations) and verbal communication in team settings.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Education Requirements;

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

• Technical Skills:

Control system administration and strong interest/aptitude in working with technical systems. Understanding of networking, virtualization, Microsoft domain architecture and operating systems. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot process control system issues

• Cybersecurity Awareness:

Knowledge of and ability to practice good cybersecurity habits (e.g., patching, antivirus updates, access control).

• Communication & Collaboration Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with Controls System Experts, Operations teams, and Maintenance/Trades.

• Personal Attributes:

Tech-savvy, motivated, and comfortable working in a strong team environment. Passionate about safety, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Strong Teamwork…