AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL

MPE a division of Englobe; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MPE a division of Englobe in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking an Automation Professional with a diverse background in automation planning, design, programming, and maintenance.

The role requires at least three years of experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel to support maintenance and commissioning. You will work with our Automation and Controls team in Calgary on site, programming PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, and helping design secure networks.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Experience in automation and controls is preferred (minimum 2 years).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Background in electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with a variety of automation software and hardware systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Program and test PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems.
• On-site commissioning and start-up.
• Support clients by troubleshooting control systems via remote access or on-site.
• Work and coordinate with contractors.
• Assist in control system design.
• Assess existing control systems.
• Develop control system upgrade strategies.
• Implement secure network and remote access schemes.
• Educate clients.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Automation controls

Electrical and instrumentation systems

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or Diploma in related field

Tools

Allen Bradley

Schneider

Siemens

Emerson

Horner

Automation Direct PLCs

VTScada

iFIX

Ignition

FactoryTalk

AVEVA SCADA

Red Lion HMIs

VPN/OT networking infrastructure

Job description

Position Details

• Title: AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL
• ID No: 2-1549
• Location: Calgary, Alberta

As an automation professional, the desired applicant will share our vision to provide industry‑leading services to our clients. A diverse background in automation and control system planning, design, programming, and maintenance is required, along with at least three years of experience in automation and controls. The successful applicant will work with our Automation and Controls team in Calgary, Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and test PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems
• On‑site commissioning and start‑up
• Support clients by troubleshooting control systems via remote access or on‑site
• Work and coordinate with contractors
• Assist in control system design
• Assess existing control systems
• Develop control system upgrade strategies
• Implement/specify secure network and remote access schemes
• Educate clients

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a related field from an accredited post‑secondary institution
• Preferred: 2 years of experience in automation and controls
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Background in electrical and instrumentation systems
• Experience with a variety of automation software and hardware systems considered an asset, including:
  • Allen Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, Emerson, Horner, Automation Direct PLCs
  • VTScada, iFIX, Ignition, FactoryTalk, AVEVA SCADA software
  • Red Lion, Maple, Allen Bradley, Automation Direct HMIs
  • Cellular and spread‑spectrum radio communication infrastructure
  • Control system networking, VPN, routers, switches, OT infrastructure
• Experience working as a member of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team
• Willingness to travel to support maintenance and commissioning tasks

Compensation & Benefits

MPE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including full medical and dental benefits. We also offer a comfortable work environment and flexible work hours.

Contact

Mr. Troy Graham
Electrical and Controls Lead