Electrical and Control Technical Specialist

Job summary

Lead and deliver process control, automation, instrumentation, and electrical design and field services across industrial and mining projects, including software development, testing, and commissioning. Coordinate client-site work and project delivery, provide technical guidance and mentorship, and contribute to proposals, planning, quality, safety, and client relationships.

Job details

Type of position: Regular Your future role on our team As an electrical and control technical specialist, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality process control, automation, instrumentation and electrical services across industrial and mining projects. You’ll serve as a technical leader, combining hands-on field execution with engineering design, commissioning, client interaction and mentorship of junior and intermediate staff. You’ll also contribute to the full project life cycle, from proposal and design to commissioning and close-out, while ensuring safety, quality and client satisfaction. With us, you’ll get the opportunity to... Lead and execute process control, automation, instrumentation, and protection and control design packages Perform and oversee field activities, including testing, maintenance, pre-operational verification and commissioning Develop control system designs (P&IDs, PLC/HMI/DCS/SCADA architectures, instrumentation and network layouts) Lead PLC/HMI/DCS software development, factory/site acceptance testing and commissioning activities Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, calculations, test programs, commissioning and completion reports Monitor and coordinate work at client sites, ensuring safety, quality and adherence to the schedule Serve as a technical reference for clients and internal teams, supporting engineering proposals and service offers Distribute, review and validate work produced by intermediate and junior engineers or technologists Participate in project planning, scope definition, budgeting, scheduling and progress reporting Work with multidisciplinary teams and support continuous improvement of standards and work methods Develop business with new and existing clients, and build long-term relationships Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture? Results-driven Thirst to learn and excel Sense of equity and inclusion Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions Ability to look beyond established standards Rigorous and ethical Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements University degree in engineering or a combination of university or college education and significant experience relevant to the industry Over 8 years of experience in process control, automation, instrumentation and/or electrical systems in industrial or mining environments Strong experience with PLC, HMI, DCS, SCADA and industrial communication networks Experience in field commissioning, testing and maintenance of control and electrical systems Solid knowledge of applicable codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, ISA, NFPA) Extensive experience with control system software tools such as those from major control system manufacturers (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Schneider and more) Strong communication skills, autonomy and ability to lead technical teams Willingness to travel to client sites, as required An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards Annual base salary from $103,000 to $155,000 Annual premium program for regular employees Onsite mobility premium Time bank Cellphone fee reimbursements Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program Retirement savings plan Annual vacation and sick leave Premium for employee referrals BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills. At BBA, You Get Many Benefits Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator! Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based) Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions Participation in innovation projects A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge Custom training and development plans Access to a leadership program A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA About BBA For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies . We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself . Job postings are written in gender-neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

What you’ll do

Lead and deliver process control, automation, instrumentation, and electrical design and field services across industrial and mining projects, including software development, testing, and commissioning. Coordinate client-site work and project delivery, provide technical guidance and mentorship, and contribute to proposals, planning, quality, safety, and client relationships.

Requirements

Requires an engineering degree or a combination of university or college education and significant relevant industry experience, with more than eight years in process control, automation, instrumentation, or electrical systems in industrial or mining environments. Candidates should have strong PLC, HMI, DCS, SCADA, industrial networking, commissioning, and applicable standards experience, along with technical leadership and communication skills and willingness to travel to client sites.

Benefits

• Annual Premium Program
• Onsite Mobility Premium
• Time Bank
• Cellphone Fee Reimbursements
• Group Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Telemedicine Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Annual Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Premium
• Flexible Schedule
• Work From Home
• Training and Development Plans
• Leadership Program

Listed skills

• Process Control · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Process Control
• Automation
• Instrumentation
• Electrical Systems
• PLC
• HMI
• DCS
• SCADA
• Industrial Communication Networks
• Field Commissioning
• Testing and Maintenance
• Control System Design
• Protection and Control
• Technical Leadership
• Project Planning
• Client Relationship Management

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Security & Safety

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