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Programmer - Emerson DeltaV

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 27, 2026
1 position

$100,000–$140,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The DeltaV Programmer is responsible for the design, configuration, and commissioning of Distributed Control Systems for industrial clients. This role involves managing control strategies, performing system testing, and providing ongoing operational support for facility automation.

Job details

Job Brief: The DeltaV Programmer provides technical expertise in the design, configuration, programming, testing, commissioning, and support of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for industrial clients. This role is primarily focused on Emerson DeltaV environments and associated control systems. The successful candidate will support projects throughout all phases, including design, development, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and ongoing operational support. The DeltaV Programmer works closely with clients, engineers, project managers, operations personnel, and field technicians to develop reliable, efficient, and maintainable process control solutions for industrial facilities. Duties & Responsibilities: * Develop, configure, and maintain Emerson DeltaV control strategies and system architecture. * Design and implement continuous, batch, sequential, and advanced process control applications within the DeltaV environment. * Configure DeltaV controllers, I/O subsystems, workstations, servers, and network infrastructure. * Develop and maintain DeltaV operator graphics, alarm management strategies, trends, event chronologies, and historian integrations. * Create and implement control narratives, functional design specifications, cause-and-effect matrices, and batch documentation. * Perform DCS software testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities. * Troubleshoot and optimize existing DeltaV systems to improve reliability, safety, and process performance. * Configure and integrate third-party PLCs, analyzers, package equipment, SIS systems, and field instrumentation. * Support migration projects involving legacy control systems and DeltaV upgrades. * Assist with cybersecurity implementation and industrial network architecture development. * Generate and maintain complete project documentation, including operating procedures, architecture drawings, and as-built documentation. * Provide technical support to operations and maintenance personnel during startups and routine facility operations. * Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, and execution activities. * Participate and comply with company safety programs and company policies. Required Skills/Qualifications: * Diploma or degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. * Minimum 5 years of industrial automation experience with at least 3 years working directly with Emerson DeltaV systems. * Demonstrated experience with: * Emerson DeltaV DCS * DeltaV Explorer * Control Studio * DeltaV Operate * DeltaV Live * Batch Executive * DeltaV Continuous Historian * DeltaV Diagnostics * Smart Wireless Integration * Electronic Marshalling * CHARMs I/O * Experience developing and implementing DCS control strategies. * Strong understanding of process control fundamentals, including: * PID Control Loops * Cascade and Ratio Control * Sequential Logic * Batch Processing * Alarm Rationalization * Process Optimization * Experience interpreting: * P&IDs * Electrical Drawings * Loop Drawings * Instrument Indexes * Control Narratives * Cause and Effect Matrices * Functional Design Specifications * Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and operational troubleshooting activities. * Experience with industrial communication protocols, including: * Modbus TCP/IP * Modbus RTU * OPC DA/UA * Ethernet/IP * Foundation Fieldbus * HART Communications * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. * Excellent English speaking and technical writing abilities. * Ability to travel to client sites as required. * Experience with Honeywell Experion, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens PCS7/TIA Portal, or ABB 800xA systems considered an asset. * Familiarity with ISA-88, ISA-95, ISA-18.2, and IEC 62443 standards considered an asset. * Standard First Aid/CPR with AED and H2S Alive. * Valid Class 5 Driver's License with acceptable driving record. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles). * Completion of a criminal background check, with results assessed based on relevance to the position.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a diploma or degree in a relevant engineering discipline and at least 5 years of industrial automation experience, including 3 years with Emerson DeltaV. Strong technical proficiency in process control fundamentals and the ability to travel to client sites are essential.