Job Description

Job ID : 782

Closing Date : 07/16/2021

Job Category : Engineering

Location : Manufacturing East Corporate Center, NOVA Head Office, Pittsburgh Corporate Admin, Red Deer Executive Place

Will relocation be considered for this position:  No

Who We Are:

NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned ultimately by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team. Through our commitment to Responsible Care®, we take pride in our focus on safety and responsibility.

NOVA Chemicals is seeking a SmartPlant 3D (S3D) Specialist to join their Engineering Information Management (EIM) team.

The S3D Specialist role is the primary contact in NOVA Chemicals for project set up, maintenance and support of the S3D system. The S3D specialist will maintain all areas of the 3D models for all manufacturing locations. They shall ensure the modelling environment works appropriately regarding the generation, control, and distribution of 3D model interfaces.

NOVA Chemicals is currently translating their existing PDS and Autoplant models to S3D. Experience in executing this activity would be advantageous.

The role is primarily involved with S3D but knowledge of, and experience in the integration of other SmartPlant applications would be beneficial. Please ensure that resumes clearly indicate the specific application and the level of knowledge in the use of the tool.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Provide technical expertise for resolution of day-to-day S3D issues and problems
• Troubleshoot user problems and provide resolutions or escalate with vendor
• Maximize effectiveness by ensuring all available features of S3D on the running version are being fully exploited by end users
• Identify recurring S3D issues, developing and implement solutions
• Identify and implement S3D configuration changes to meet users’ needs
• Design and perform checks and tests to ensure optimum system performance
• Monitor S3D releases (e.g., hot fixes, new versions…), review changes, determine need to deploy
• Act as liaison on S3D issues with software vendor
• Analyze, develop, and provide solutions to meet business needs
• Stay current with changes and direction in industry and vendors
• Manage directory permissions, shares, domain accounts and access control
• Participate in development of short and long-term software strategies
• Network with counterparts at other NOVA locations
• Develop, maintain, and deliver end-user training to existing and new users
• Manage S3D workflows (development, updates, continuous improvement)
• Develop and maintain S3D procedures
• Support projects to ensure the NOVA Chemicals systems and standards related to S3D are followed
• Interface with Alliance partners to identify opportunities for process improvement and provide S3D support
• Perform S3D Project Setup and Configuration as per project requirements.
• Configure S3D Piping, Cable Tray, Equipment & Structural Reference Catalog as per project requirements.
• Configure Orthographic Drawings, Isometric Drawings and Reports as required.
• Help design, configure, and deploy integrated engineering systems.
• Coordinate all IT issues related to S3D with NOVA IT resources.
• Assist in the planning and execution of Internal or client SmartPlant Presentations.
• Audit S3D deliverables for consistency
• Create department standard and project specific reports and reporting methods as needed.
• Create complex reporting including SQL and VB.
• Carry out application database maintenance activities. Updating of piping specifications from SRD.
• Continually seeking opportunities to increase end-user productivity
• Implement automation tools that will benefit the project deliverables

What We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a minimum of 8+ years related experience and continued professional development or a Technical diploma with a minimum of 12+ years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and qualifications may be considered. 10+ years of administrative experience on S3D and experience in the Petrochemical industry is preferred.

In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• In depth knowledge of S3D including configuration knowledge and skills
• Working knowledge of SmartPlant suite of products (e.g., SmartPlant Foundation (SPF), SDx Operations, Smart Isometrics, Smart Reference Data (SRD), etc.)
• Sound Knowledge of Piping Materials, codes, and standards.
• Working knowledge and experience of S3D integration with SmartPlant Suite
• Knowledge of Engineering processes and workflow in an owner/operator environment.
• Familiarity with other Engineering tools is an asset (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD …)
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Proficiency with computer programs (Microsoft suite)
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience utilizing LFM laser scan data and utilizing other 3D systems will be a plus.
• Knowledge of S3D metadata browser, writing SQL Queries, custom commands and Visual basic.

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• This position may be located at any of NOVA Chemicals corporate office locations (i.e., NOVA Head Office, Red Deer Executive Place, Manufacturing East Corporate Center, United States Commercial Center).
• Relocation is not available for this position.

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

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• Follow us on Linkedin and Glassdoor for job updates.
• Read more on our Responsible Care® and sustainability initiatives like Project STOP

​​​​All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

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