Automation Specialist

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found. 2 FTE Positions Available Location: Airdrie, AB Propak Systems Ltd., an established leader in engineering, fabrication and construction of gas compression and processing facilities for the energy industry, is seeking an Automation Specialist to join our Electrical Engineering Department at our Airdrie office. The Automation Specialist must complete advanced, complex, and confidential tasks requiring strong understanding of basic engineering principles. Control System Specialists are expected to have a fundamental understanding of the industrial process(s) used on your projects and describe this to other automation team members. They are responsible for delivering on your assigned tasks, without sacrificing safety and quality according to schedule commitments. They must maintain communication with your team lead / project manager, update progress tracking tools and generate scope change documentation. Work cooperatively, sharing best practices, with other technical leaders to develop the programming practices and graphics standards for the department. Where possible identify training opportunities that will assist you in your development. Key Responsibilities: * Programs and configure PLCs, HMIs, RTU, and DCS/SCADA for the oil and gas industry * Assist with developing/maintaining automation programming standards/templates * Commissions controls systems in North America and internationally * Tests, calibrates, and troubleshoots electrical equipment and instrumentation * Reviews/Modifies electrical schematics, P&IDs, Cause Effects and Critical Settings documents * Ensures each project meets contract scope of supply and design specifications * Conduct Factory Approval Tests FAT/SAT/HAT/CAT on control systems and oil and gas equipment (Loop/HMI/Logic checks) * Independently analyzes complex problems by communicating with leaders, employees and customers. Works with engineers to create/review/modify control philosophies/narratives for oil and gas equipment * Assists with system architecture design. Provides ongoing technical support to clients * Travels, domestically and internationally, to assist in the commissioning and start-up of oil and gas equipment (10-30% travel requirement). Qualifications: * A graduate of a recognized diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechanical Engineering Technology * ASET membership is an asset * 2+ years’ experience in control systems in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry * The following experience is required: * Emerson Delta V control system experience is a requirement, control system configuration using Operate and Live, virtualization, 3rd party device integration, Controller server and network redundancy configuration * Required domestic and international travel. A valid drivers license is required and either the ability to obtain or currently have a valid passport. * Previous refinery or gas plant operations and fabrication environment experience is an asset * Experience with an EPCM company is an asset. Experience with DeltaV is an asset * Design, installation, and operation of gas processing equipment including natural gas compression, refrigeration, turbo-expander, or amine treating plants is an asset

The Automation Specialist is responsible for programming and configuring control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA for oil and gas facilities. They perform system commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting both domestically and internationally to ensure projects meet design specifications.

Candidates must have a diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Engineering Technology and at least 2 years of experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry. Proficiency with Emerson Delta V control systems and a valid driver's license are required.

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• PLC Programming
• HMI Configuration
• RTU
• DCS/SCADA
• Emerson Delta V
• Commissioning
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• P&ID Review
• FAT/SAT/HAT/CAT
• System Architecture Design
• Instrumentation
• Control Philosophies

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Construction

Formation minimale

Diplôme collégial

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine