Innovation Implementation Specialist

Willowglen Systems is a leading industrial automation company that provides innovative solutions for various industries, including oil and gas, rail, and energy. We are committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and we are looking for an Intermediate Implementation Specialist to join our team.

If you're professional with expertise in SCADA/PLC configuration and experience in transit or oil & gas automation, we want you to bring your technical depth and collaborative spirit to our team. Be part of delivering innovative, high-performing control systems that drive real-world success.

The Intermediate Implementation Specialist plays a key role in the configuration, integration, and delivery of PLC and SCADA systems for complex industrial automation projects. This position is focused on the design, programming, and implementation of control logic, user interfaces, and communication systems that meet project and client requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in SCADA and PLC configuration, experience in transit or oil & gas automation environments, and a collaborative mindset to deliver reliable and high-performing control systems.

PLC Engineering & Configuration

Configure, program, and test PLC systems using modern industrial automation software tools.

Develop and implement control logic, I/O mapping, and communication interfaces in alignment with project and operational requirements.

Review and provide feedback on system architecture, control drawings, panel layouts, riser diagrams, and BOMs.

Design and validate communication networks and protocols (e.g., Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Pre-Installation Checkouts (PICO), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for PLC-related deliverables.

Ensure PLC systems meet reliability, redundancy, cybersecurity, and fail-safe requirements.

Troubleshoot PLC logic, network configurations, and field I/O issues during testing and commissioning.

Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members and cross-functional project stakeholders.

SCADA Configuration & Integration

Configure, build, and test SCADA applications including graphics, alarms, trends, and historical data.

Map and validate PLC I/O points and ensure seamless integration between PLC (or other subsystems i.e. CCTV, IAC, BAS) and SCADA systems.

Troubleshoot configuration and communication issues between SCADA and field devices.

Review and provide feedback on SCADA design and implementation to align with functional requirements and client expectations.

Documentation & Quality

Create and maintain configuration-related documentation, including test procedures, design documents, and as-built records.

Track and verify client-provided I/O lists and ensure accuracy across design and implementation.

Contribute to standardization of configuration templates, best practices, and departmental processes.

Participate in internal reviews and lessons-learned sessions to drive continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Customer Support

Work closely with Solution Architects, Software, Quality Assurance, and Project Management teams.

Interface with clients to clarify requirements, provide updates, and resolve technical issues.

Assist with preparing and delivering technical training sessions and documentation to support client understanding and system use.

Occasional travel up to 10%.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Diploma or degree in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Minimum 4 years of experience in PLC programming, configuration, and integration.

Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.

Class 5 Driver’s license

Experience delivering automation or SCADA/PLC implementations in transit, oil & gas, utilities, or other industrial control environments.

Familiarity with programming languages (C++, Python, SQL, JavaScript) and IEC 61131-3 standards (Ladder Logic, FBD, Structured Text).

Experience with virtualized environments (VMware, VirtualBox) and network configuration tools.

Knowledge of user-experience design principles for industrial human-machine interfaces.

Experience developing or instructing technical training materials and documentation.

Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Putty, WinSCP, VMware

Willowglen’s mission is to be a global leader in delivering visionary, customer-driven industrial automation solutions.

Respectful - We take the time to listen and understand each other, and this fosters feelings of mutual trust, safety, camaraderie, and well-being.

Agile - We are a customer-centric, responsive, and collaborative organization. Innovative - We value and support innovation thereby allowing people to be innovative. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.