Automation Specialist (Engineer, E.I.T. or Technologist) - Machinery Performance

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Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Calgary, AB, CA, T2A 7V2

Company: Spartan Controls Ltd.

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.

 

Summary

We are recruiting for Automation Specialists in Calgary to work on projects in our Machinery Performance business unit. Reporting to the Manager, Operations, the successful candidate will work within a project team, applying their automation knowledge and experience in configuration, system design, application development, commissioning, system testing, and start-up on new and existing integrated solutions based on PLC and RTU platforms.

 

This posting will be used to fill both Permanent and Temporary opportunities.

Role and Responsibilities

This role will primarily support Machinery Performance, with a focus on in-house design, development, and implementation of control and safety systems.

 

  • Technical application and implementation of PLC, RTU and HMI systems
  • Programming for projects – design and implementation - using several technologies/systems which are configured using a variety of programming tools and languages
  • Programming of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) graphics
  • Documentation of control strategies and configuration
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary review of hardware designs
  • Internal verification and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware and configuration
  • Support continuous improvement opportunities
  • Interface with internal and external customers
  • Provide technical support during system start-up, shutdown, and life-cycle activities
  • Provide technical applications/solutions to customers and maintain awareness of their technical requirements
  • Provide input into improvement of engineering and service processes and practices
  • Provide technical support for sales teams
  • Provide phone support to customers/service companies
  • Participate in our 7/24 on call rotation

Qualifications and Skills

  • Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering Degree or Technologist Diploma, or Instrumentation Technologist Diploma
  • Related process control system experience and/or safety instrumented systems experience
  • Strong programming experience - proven skill set that can be applied to various programming languages (i.e. RTU/PLC hardware/software, ladder logic, function block, structured text, and HMI configuration)
  • Experience with the following control systems / PLCs / RTUs / Solutions is an asset
    •  REMVue
    • Allen Bradley
    • ControlWave
    • Emerson/GE PLCs (VersaMax, RSTi, RX3i)
  • Experience with the following is an asset:
    • Control valves, shut-off valves
    • Instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level transmitters)
    • Fire and Gas detectors
    • Interpreting P&ID
    • Experience with Modbus configuration
  • Oil and gas industry experience
  • Natural gas compression industry experience
  • Aptitude for prioritizing multiple tasks and managing multiple concurrent assignments
  • Exceptional communication skills and customer service experience and practices
  • Strong team player and customer oriented
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting in a site / operations environment
  • Safety conscious and able to complete applicable safety training (e.g. H2S Alive, CSTS, First Aid, etc.)
  • Willingness to travel; valid Class 5 driver license required
  • Entrepreneurial work ethic 

 

Spartan is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test.  

 

 

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.

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: October 9, 2026 (11:59 pm MDT)

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 Requisition ID: 1877