AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL

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

Job summary

MPE a division of Englobe is seeking an Automation Professional to join our Calgary team. The role focuses on planning, designing, programming, and maintaining automation and control systems with a strong emphasis on field deployment and start-up.

You will program PLCs, HMIs and SCADA, perform on-site commissioning, and provide remote troubleshooting support to clients. Travel to support maintenance tasks is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• 2 years of experience preferred.

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

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA knowledge

Remote troubleshooting

Field commissioning

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Degree or Diploma in a related field

Tools

Allen Bradley

Schneider

Siemens

Emerson

Horner

Automation Direct

VTScada

iFIX

Ignition

FactoryTalk

AVEVA SCADA

Red Lion

Maple

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.

• Position: AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL
• ID No: 2-1549
• Location: Calgary

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
• 2 years of experience preferred
• 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

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.