AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL

MPE Engineering Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is seeking an automation professional to join their Automation and Controls team. The ideal candidate will have a diverse background in automation, with responsibilities including programming PLCs and supporting clients. MPE Engineering offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, along with a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Full medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in automation and controls.
• Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Program and test PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems.
• On-site commissioning and start-up.
• Support clients by troubleshooting control systems.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in a related field

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

VTScada

iFIX

FactoryTalk

AVEVA SCADA

Job description

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
• 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
• 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, 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

The individual must be self-motivated with good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team. Since MPE will consider junior and senior candidates, the salary range depends on the experience of the candidate.

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.

Interested individuals should submit their resume, complete with cover letter and references to:

Mr. Troy Graham

Electrical and Controls Lead

We thank all applicants in advance for submitting a resume, but only potential interview candidates will be contacted.

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