About the role
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 an experienced Solutions Consultant to join our Industrial Software & Applications group within the Process Systems & Solutions Business Unit. The position will be in Calgary or Edmonton. Spartan’s Industrial Software & Applications group is a customer outcome focused group that provides automation and digital technology, expertise and solutions. This Solutions Consultant role will primarily focus on consulting and providing Advanced Process Control (APC) solutions to various industries in Western Canada. A successful candidate is also expected to support other streams of business within the Industrial Software & Applications group, such as Alarm Management, Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity, Digital Software and Solutions from other Spartan principals (AspenTech and Blue Marvel, etc.). To be successful in this role, you will work closely with Account Managers, APC Specialists, Automation Specialists and Application Specialists to leverage knowledge of current and future automation and digital technology trends, to architect innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Role and Responsibilities
- Leverage your skills and experience to consult with customers to understand their business needs, develop and/or influence specifications for differentiated solutions.
- Lead key sales activities such as prospecting for new opportunities, demand creation, funnel management and converting opportunities to business.
- Focus heavily on understanding the customer’s processes and developing solutions that meet the customer’s business and technology needs.
- Act as technical contact for customer engagements, providing technical expertise and working with other subject matter experts (SME) when needed.
- Lead customer RFP review and provide proposal support – ensure proposed systems/solutions meet customer requirements while creating a competitive advantage for Spartan.
- Lead and participate in APC proposal development.
- Knowledge of Spartan digital solutions portfolio as well as the software applications and platforms from Spartan principals (Emerson, AspenTech, Blue Marvel and others)
- Provide leadership and focus for Business Unit strategic initiatives
- Support the account planning process, develop a trusted advisor status, and ultimately increase customer loyalty by delivering desirable customer outcomes.
- Support the Project and Service Managers to ensure customer project and lifecycle success with our systems and solutions, and improve operational effectiveness
Qualifications and Skills
- Engineering Degree
- 5+ years of solid automation background and relevant industry experience
- 3+ years of process control and/or advanced process control experience
- Hands-on experience with APC solutions, configuration and deployment. Experience with AspenTech DMC will be an asset.
- Hands-on experience with DCS systems, preferably DeltaV DVS
- Excitement to “embrace” change; this is a rapidly changing and evolving business
- A thirst for knowledge and a passion to learn
- Base understanding of Historians, Data Management, Visualization, SCADA, Analytics, Asset Management and/or IIOT software solutions would be an asset
- Base understanding of industrial processes and operations is an asset
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and deal-making skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Solid multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Team focused and collaborative. Able to contribute to jointly developed discussions and strategies to drive optimal customer outcomes.
- Valid driver’s license, as travel is required
- Entrepreneurial work ethic
- As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to complete a 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 2, 2025 (11:59 pm MST)
IND123
Requisition ID: 1630
About Spartan Controls
Spartan Controls is the leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement and process control technology and solutions in Western Canada. For over 60 years, Spartan has provided customers with high performance automation solutions, industry expertise, lifecycle support, and technical training – delivering value our customers want. Our automation solutions are used in all process industries including oil and gas, oil sands, mining, pulp and paper, power, pipeline, and municipal. With our expert resources living and working in 14 communities across Western Canada, we are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences where expertise and collaboration come together.
We are a Canadian, employee-owned company with project experience spanning multiple industries. Our single point of contact reduces cost, improves the customer experience and allows us to quickly apply solutions and services to meet our customer’s automation challenges head-on.
Our strategic partnership with Emerson and other leading solution providers empowers us to connect our customers with world-class technology, exceptional technical expertise, and comprehensive lifecycle services. As an Emerson Impact Partner, we serve as the local, dedicated point of contact for sales, service, and applied engineering for Emerson's automation solutions business.
What sets us apart is our unique employee ownership model, which fosters a culture of stability and continuity. This model enables us to retain our intellectual capital and uphold a highly skilled and competent workforce. At Spartan Controls, our team members are driven by a customer-focused and entrepreneurial spirit. They have invested in their skills, training, and development to ensure that they deliver the utmost level of service. Within our organization, those who thrive exhibit a strong team-oriented mindset and a dedicated work ethic, consistently going above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
About the role
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 an experienced Solutions Consultant to join our Industrial Software & Applications group within the Process Systems & Solutions Business Unit. The position will be in Calgary or Edmonton. Spartan’s Industrial Software & Applications group is a customer outcome focused group that provides automation and digital technology, expertise and solutions. This Solutions Consultant role will primarily focus on consulting and providing Advanced Process Control (APC) solutions to various industries in Western Canada. A successful candidate is also expected to support other streams of business within the Industrial Software & Applications group, such as Alarm Management, Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity, Digital Software and Solutions from other Spartan principals (AspenTech and Blue Marvel, etc.). To be successful in this role, you will work closely with Account Managers, APC Specialists, Automation Specialists and Application Specialists to leverage knowledge of current and future automation and digital technology trends, to architect innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Role and Responsibilities
- Leverage your skills and experience to consult with customers to understand their business needs, develop and/or influence specifications for differentiated solutions.
- Lead key sales activities such as prospecting for new opportunities, demand creation, funnel management and converting opportunities to business.
- Focus heavily on understanding the customer’s processes and developing solutions that meet the customer’s business and technology needs.
- Act as technical contact for customer engagements, providing technical expertise and working with other subject matter experts (SME) when needed.
- Lead customer RFP review and provide proposal support – ensure proposed systems/solutions meet customer requirements while creating a competitive advantage for Spartan.
- Lead and participate in APC proposal development.
- Knowledge of Spartan digital solutions portfolio as well as the software applications and platforms from Spartan principals (Emerson, AspenTech, Blue Marvel and others)
- Provide leadership and focus for Business Unit strategic initiatives
- Support the account planning process, develop a trusted advisor status, and ultimately increase customer loyalty by delivering desirable customer outcomes.
- Support the Project and Service Managers to ensure customer project and lifecycle success with our systems and solutions, and improve operational effectiveness
Qualifications and Skills
- Engineering Degree
- 5+ years of solid automation background and relevant industry experience
- 3+ years of process control and/or advanced process control experience
- Hands-on experience with APC solutions, configuration and deployment. Experience with AspenTech DMC will be an asset.
- Hands-on experience with DCS systems, preferably DeltaV DVS
- Excitement to “embrace” change; this is a rapidly changing and evolving business
- A thirst for knowledge and a passion to learn
- Base understanding of Historians, Data Management, Visualization, SCADA, Analytics, Asset Management and/or IIOT software solutions would be an asset
- Base understanding of industrial processes and operations is an asset
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and deal-making skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Solid multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Team focused and collaborative. Able to contribute to jointly developed discussions and strategies to drive optimal customer outcomes.
- Valid driver’s license, as travel is required
- Entrepreneurial work ethic
- As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to complete a 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 2, 2025 (11:59 pm MST)
IND123
Requisition ID: 1630
About Spartan Controls
Spartan Controls is the leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement and process control technology and solutions in Western Canada. For over 60 years, Spartan has provided customers with high performance automation solutions, industry expertise, lifecycle support, and technical training – delivering value our customers want. Our automation solutions are used in all process industries including oil and gas, oil sands, mining, pulp and paper, power, pipeline, and municipal. With our expert resources living and working in 14 communities across Western Canada, we are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences where expertise and collaboration come together.
We are a Canadian, employee-owned company with project experience spanning multiple industries. Our single point of contact reduces cost, improves the customer experience and allows us to quickly apply solutions and services to meet our customer’s automation challenges head-on.
Our strategic partnership with Emerson and other leading solution providers empowers us to connect our customers with world-class technology, exceptional technical expertise, and comprehensive lifecycle services. As an Emerson Impact Partner, we serve as the local, dedicated point of contact for sales, service, and applied engineering for Emerson's automation solutions business.
What sets us apart is our unique employee ownership model, which fosters a culture of stability and continuity. This model enables us to retain our intellectual capital and uphold a highly skilled and competent workforce. At Spartan Controls, our team members are driven by a customer-focused and entrepreneurial spirit. They have invested in their skills, training, and development to ensure that they deliver the utmost level of service. Within our organization, those who thrive exhibit a strong team-oriented mindset and a dedicated work ethic, consistently going above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.