Controls Systems Administrator

Position: Controls Systems Administrator - May 2026 What you will doControl 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 youSkills and QualificationsEducation 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 issuesCybersecurity Awareness : Knowledge of and ability to practice good cybersecurity habits (, 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/ ExperienceStrong Teamwork & Relationship‑Building : Ability to build positive working relationships with Controls System Experts, Operations, and Maintenance/Trades teams.High Motivation & Initiative : Being self‑motivated, eager to gain hands‑on experience, and willing to take initiative in learning and problem‑solving.Tech‑Savviness & Adaptability : Comfort with technology and ability to adapt to new tools, systems, and processes within the control systems environment.Strong Safety Mindset : Demonstrating a personal commitment to safety and integrating safe practices into daily tasks.Effective Communication Skills : Clear, professional communication in emails, presentations, and team discussions, which enhances coordination and project clarity.Problem‑Solving and Analytical Thinking : Ability to approach technical challenges logically, interpret data trends, and develop process‑control improvements.Curiosity and Willingness to Learn : A desire to deepen expertise in control systems, cybersecurity practices, and engineering fundamentals.Start date: May, 2026Location: Cold Lake, ABYour BenefitsA company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.Competitive vacation package and work-life balance - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date), and 12 holidays. In addition, Cold Lake based roles include every second Friday off throughout the full year.Employees working in Cold Lake currently receive company paid transportation to and from…