Instrumentation, Control and Telecom Supervisor

About the job: 
Kent is looking for an Instrumentation, Control and Telecom Supervisor to join our Engineering team in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position provides technical leadership and supervision to a team of Instrumentation, Control and Telecommunications (ICT) designers and engineers supporting major energy and industrial projects.  The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating project deliverables, ensuring technical quality, supporting project execution, and mentoring team members while maintaining compliance with client requirements, applicable codes, and Kent’s HSSEQ standards.
 

Skills and Responsibilities:  
Responsibilities:
•    Work as the I&C and Telecom Discipline Lead for FEED and detailed engineering projects, providing technical leadership, planning, and oversight to ensure successful project execution.
•    Act as the department's technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting project leads and engineering teams in resolving complex technical challenges, developing fit-for-purpose engineering solutions, ensuring consistency in design standards and engineering practices, and mentoring engineers and designers across multiple projects.
•    Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Instrumentation, Control and Telecom designers and engineers.
•    Plan, prioritize, and allocate resources to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
•    Develop, Review and approve instrumentation and control engineering deliverables, including:
o    Instrument Indexes
o    Instrument Data Sheets
o    I/O Lists
o    Cable Schedules
o    Loop Drawings
o    Hook-up Drawings
o    Wiring Diagrams
o    Control System Architecture Drawings
o    Control narratives and cause & effect diagrams
o    Telecom System Layouts etc.
•    Ensure engineering deliverables comply with client specifications, applicable codes, industry standards, and company procedures.
•    Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, and Project Management teams to ensure effective multidisciplinary integration and project delivery.
•    Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and quality oversight to I&C and Telecom Leads, as well as junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
•    Support proposal development, estimating, resource planning, and project execution strategies.
•    Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, technical workshops, and client meetings.
•    Monitor project progress and proactively identify and mitigate technical, quality, and schedule risks.
•    Review vendor documentation and support procurement activities for instrumentation and telecom equipment.
•    Promote continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices across the department.
•    Foster a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with Kent’s HSSEQ requirements.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
 

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: 
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 
•    Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
•    Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is required.
•    Minimum 15+ years of Instrumentation and Control engineering experience within the oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, LNG, mining, or industrial sectors.
•    Previous experience supervising or leading I&C/Telecom engineering teams.
•    Strong understanding of instrumentation design principles, control systems, industrial communications, and telecommunications systems.
•    Working knowledge of applicable CSA, ISA, IEC, NEC/CEC, and client engineering standards.
•    Experience with engineering design software and document management systems.
•    Strong planning, organizational, and project coordination skills.
•    Proven ability to prioritize and support several projects concurrently while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
•    Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. Resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
•    Understand and follow Kent policies and KMS requirements.

Communication:
•    Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
•    Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
•    Proven ability to build strong client relationships and communicate technical concepts clearly.
 

Behavior/ Core Competencies:
•    Leadership and people development
•    Safety leadership
•    Accountability
•    Technical excellence
•    Customer focus
•    Collaboration and teamwork
•    Problem solving and sound decision making
•    Planning and organization
•    Adaptability
•    Continuous improvement

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role: 
Location:  Calgary, Alberta 
Relocation required: No 
Travel required: Occasional travel to client offices and project sites 
Contract type: Full-time permanent  
Experience level: 15+ years