Automation Technician

Ovintiv; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation Technician to join their Measurement Team in Grande Prairie. This role involves maintaining and configuring advanced control systems, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting SCADA operations. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering competitive benefits and a strong focus on career development. If you have a passion for automation and a drive to contribute to innovative energy solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that values collaboration and is dedicated to making modern life possible.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Market-leading vacation/time-off program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in automation and control systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs for operations systems.
• Perform safety responsibilities and hazard identification.
• Support SCADA systems and troubleshoot communications issues.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)

Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)

Modbus communications

PID control

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman Electrician or Instrument Tech

Job description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.

We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success.As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development.We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility—including a market-leading vacation/time-off program.

Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date:

05/22/2025

Our Measurement Team is seeking an Automation Technician to be located in Grande Prairie, AB. The primary operations consist of design, implementation, and maintenance of operations systems.

Responsibilities:

• maintain, configure and commission a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• familiarity of AER/OGC measurement requirements for RTU and SCADA
• assist with area SCADA Radio/cell architecture, design and support
• understand and perform safety responsibilities such as hazard identification and emergency response
• understand oil and gas facilities for production, compression, water disposal, liquid\gas processing and artificial lift
• read and understand Piping & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), Shutdown Key (SDK) documentation and Input/Output (I/O) layouts, panel wiring diagrams
• understand the wiring and capabilities of process end devices (transmitters, pumps, valves, etc.)
• understand PID control and perform associated configuration (includes control element selection, loop tuning, etc.)
• ability to work with operations teams and perform approved associated MOCs
• configure Modbus communications in a variety of devices for communications and control
• understand and configure HMI integration to various RTUs, PLCs and other Control Devices
• Enterprise SCADA System Support and Troubleshooting
• communications issues/service failures/client access issues/hardware failures/operating system failures
• understand interfaces to other measurement, corporate and accounting systems (PI, FlowCal etc.)
• ensure ongoing performance improvement including job progression, site-specific training, process training
• complete corrective work orders to repair/resolve faulty equipment affecting safety or environmental systems
• demonstrate a consultative approach with members of the construction, operations and maintenance E&I staff, Technical Services (this includes internal and external Engineering support)
• quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• maintain a high level of communication with all stakeholders related to projects, timelines and priorities
• ability to be available for an on-call schedule; weekends and holidays included
• some work in camp locations may be required

Qualifications:

• five or more years of industry experience
• Journeyman Electrician or Instrument Tech preferred
• maintenance experience with well sites, compression and processing desired
• strong organizational and communication skills are required
• strong team player with the ability to work independently
• proficient in use and application of PCs and PC programs including Microsoft Office Suite
• valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Benefits: Ovintiv offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.