Automation Specialist

Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.

Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.

Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career. Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.

Do you enjoy working one-on-one with customers to provide support with complex, often-pressing technical issues? If you enjoy solving problems and helping customers succeed, then this role may be for you! All levels of experience are welcome.

We are currently recruiting for an Automation Specialist for our Control Systems Lifecycle Services Team in our Regina Automation Centre. The selected candidate will perform work both in the office and at customer sites, applying DCS knowledge and experience to design, implement, test, deliver, integrate, commission, optimize, and support Emerson's Distributed Control System (DeltaV) and Safety Instrumented Systems (DeltaV SIS) in new and existing industrial automation solutions. The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Projects and Lifecycle Services.

This role requires flexibility through working rotations at other Spartan locations and at customer sites to support engineering, commissioning, and planned support services through the lifecycle of the automation system.

Spartan provides a comprehensive initial training program, ongoing career development & mentorship, and a strong, positive team environment.

This is a unique career-building opportunity for individuals who want to work with a leading automation supplier, providing solutions based on leading edge, industry recognized technologies in some of the largest installations in the world. This position will provide an opportunity to gain experience in the lifecycle of an automation system from design through application, implementation and ongoing service and support with the guidance and support of a highly qualified team.

• Provide technical application and implementation of Emerson Process Management DeltaV Systems (DeltaV and DeltaV SIS) solutions to customers and maintain awareness of their technical requirements.
• Provide planned services to customers
  • Backups
  • Upgrades
  • Integrations
  • Migrations
  • Optimizations
  • System expansions
  • System Health Assessments
  • Document service activities, including systems updates, changes, and recommendations for improvement
• System Configuration
  • Configure control strategies, shutdown keys, and Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs)
  • Develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) graphics
  • Interface with third party products (PLCs, HMIs, OPC Clients, Historians, etc.)
• Site Acceptance Testing with customers
• Plant Commissioning at customer sites:
  • Loop checks
  • Human-Machine Interface (HMI) / Graphics checks
  • 3rd party interface checks
  • Troubleshooting
  • Documentation
• Provide technical support for sales teams as required
• Leverage DeltaV technology to improve/optimize process plant performance
• Interface with internal and external customers
• Proactively follow-up on all service work completed to ensure customer satisfaction
• Participate in 7/24 phone support rotation (approx. 1 x 1-week rotations per year)
• Travel and shift rotations are required

• Engineering degree, Engineering Technology diploma or Instrumentation background; Journeyman Instrument Certification will be considered
• Training will be provided; however, experience with DeltaV or other industrial automation control systems preferred
• Exceptional communication skills and customer service practices
• Detail oriented with effective interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong aptitude for solving problems and continuous learning
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Entrepreneurial work ethic
• Information Technology experience with Microsoft Hyper-V, managed network switches, firewalls, and cybersecurity products would be an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver's license in good standing required, as travel to customer sites is required
• This position has been deemed as Safety Sensitive - successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test and to access customer sites, as required

Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.

Close Date: June 8 (11:59 pm MST)

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Requisition ID: 1531