Automation Engineer

KB1 Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KB1 Group is seeking an Automation Engineer (DCS) to support plant control systems in Fort McMurray, AB. The role features a Monday–Friday schedule with 40 hours per week and involves providing day-to-day engineering support for DCS platforms.

The candidate should have 5+ years of hands-on experience with Honeywell Experion/TPS or Emerson DeltaV, plus strong troubleshooting and communication abilities to work across Operations, Maintenance, and Instrumentation teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Honeywell Experion/TPS or Emerson DeltaV DCS.
• Experience in operating industrial plant environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Honeywell Experion/TPS or Emerson DeltaV DCS systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.
• Develop, modify, test, and implement DCS logic and graphics.
• Support commissioning, maintenance, and MOC activities.
• Work independently while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Instrumentation teams.

Skills

5+ years DCS experience

Industrial plant experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation degree or diploma

Tools

Honeywell Experion/TPS

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

Automation Engineer (DCS)

Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to provide day-to-day support for plant control systems in an operating industrial facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Honeywell Experion/TPS or Emerson DeltaV DCS systems.


• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.


• Develop, modify, test, and implement DCS logic and graphics.


• Support commissioning, maintenance, and Management of Change (MOC) activities.


• Work independently while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Instrumentation teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or related discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience with Honeywell Experion/TPS or Emerson DeltaV DCS.


• Experience working in an operating industrial plant environment.


• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.