Automation Specialist

Summary

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 Regina or Saskatoon. 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 DeltaV Process Control System (DeltaV) and DeltaV Safety Instrumented Systems (DeltaV SIS) in new and existing industrial automation solutions.  The successful candidate will report to the Manager, 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.
 

Note: This position can be based out of our Regina or Saskatoon Automation Centres. Please apply for the location that you are interested in. This requisition is for the Regina location.

Role and Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications and Skills

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