Automation Engineer/Technologist (Process Systems and Software)

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 currently recruiting for an experienced Automation Engineer/Technologist for our Process Systems and Software project execution team in Calgary. Reporting to the Manager, Operations, the successful candidate will work within a project team applying their knowledge and experience in control system design and implementation to include: configuration, process control, system testing (FAT/SAT), application integration, commissioning and start-up, and optimization of new and existing integrated solutions. Primary technologies are the Emerson DeltaV Process Control System and the DeltaV Safety Instrumented System (DeltaV SIS).Role and Responsibilities Participate in the whole control system lifecycle: System Design: Work with customers’ process and electrical engineers to define functional requirements Work with Spartan electrical engineering to support design of system architectures, network architectures, third party interfaces, and control and marshalling cabinets Support the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) teams in the production of associated designs and drawings System configuration: Configure control strategies and Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) based on relevant engineering inputs Develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) graphics Interface with third party products (PLCs, HMIs, OPC Clients, Historians) Internal verification and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Support internal hardware testing Conduct Internal Verification Testing (IVT) Conduct software Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with customers Support System Integration Functional Testing (SIFT) Plant commissioning at customer facilities: Conduct Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with customers Perform loop checks Conduct Human Machine Interface (HMI) and configuration function testing Support third party interface checks Support integration with enterprise / business systems Plant Information Management Systems (PIMS) Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Asset Management Systems (AMS) Historians (PI) Provide Operations support for Troubleshooting Maintenance Alarm management Loop tuning and characterization Documentation Ongoing support: Collaborate with the project team, engineering consultants and customers in resolving technical issues Act as a trusted technical advisor for the customer, focusing on providing expertise and value Provide technical support for sales teams as required Participate in 7/24 phone support rotation (approximately 1 x 1 week rotation per year) Continuous learning: Proactively contribute to team learning, knowledge sharing and process improvement Provide input into improvement of engineering and service processes and practices Qualifications and Skills Instrumentation Engineering Technologist Diploma or Bachelors degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics or Chemical Engineering is required 5+ years’ experience with control system configuration, preferably Emerson DeltaV and/or DeltaV SIS Proficiency with reading and understanding engineering input documents (control narratives, piping and instrumentation diagrams, shutdown keys, single line diagrams, etc.) is required Configuration of command driven sequences an asset Experience in network and architecture design an asset Experience with the following programming languages an asset: VBA, SQL, JAVA script, Python Experience with field instrumentation, HART protocol and bus communication technologies; DeviceNet, ProfiBus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet an asset Familiarity with control system modernization and other control systems (Rockwell, Honeywell, Siemens, ABB, Yokogawa, etc.) an asset Exceptional communication skills and customer service practices Exceptional focus on quality, issue ownership and resolution Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and assignments Ability to work independently and within a team environment Entrepreneurial work ethic Safety conscious and able to complete applicable safety training (e.g. H2S Alive, CSTS, First Aid, etc.) Willingness to travel to customer facilities; valid Class 5 driver license required 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 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: Aug 14, 2026 (11:59 pm MDT) IND123 Requisition ID: 1844

The Automation Engineer will participate in the full control system lifecycle, including system design, configuration, and internal verification testing. They will also conduct site commissioning, provide ongoing technical support to customers, and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Candidates must hold an Instrumentation Engineering Technologist Diploma or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field. A minimum of 5 years of experience with control system configuration, specifically Emerson DeltaV, is required.

• Employee ownership model • Professional development • Supportive work environment

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• Control system configuration
• Emerson DeltaV
• DeltaV SIS
• System design
• Factory Acceptance Testing
• Site Acceptance Testing
• HMI graphics
• Process control
• Loop tuning
• Alarm management
• Troubleshooting
• Instrumentation
• Network architecture
• Commissioning
• Start-up
• Optimization
• Control System Design
• Sales Support
• Siemens Building Automation Systems
• Honeywell Controls Systems
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Continuous Development
• Technical Issues
• Industrial Automation
• Piping And Instrumentation Diagram
• Plant Commissioning
• Factory And Site Acceptance Testing
• Strong Work Ethic
• Valid Driver's License
• Programming Languages
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• First Aid
• Computer-Aided Design
• Acceptance Testing
• Alarm Management
• Enterprise Application Integration
• Technical Support
• Electrical Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Architectural Design
• Asset Management
• Automation
• Business Systems
• Chemical Engineering
• Customer Service
• Communication
• System Configuration
• Control Systems
• Creativity
• Data Management

• Engineering
• Software
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Software and Systems Engineer
• Software Systems Engineer
• Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified
• Computer Network Architects

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 15, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week