Controls Specialist

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with company match

OT after 40 hrs for hourly employees

Long term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tele-health

Benefits Plan

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Convergix Automation Solutions located in Calgary, AB is seeking a Controls Specialist to lead automation projects from concept through completion. You will design, program, test and commission control systems, while coordinating with clients and internal teams to deliver superior outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in automation, strong PLC/HMI and electrical design skills, and a willingness to travel within Canada and the US.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in automation delivering engineering projects.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and network design.
• Ability to travel within US and Canada as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, procure, program, test, commission, and maintain control systems.
• Develop project schedules and budgets with clients and PM resources.
• Engage with clients in planning sessions and field service visits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to exceed client expectations.

Skills

Project management

PLC programming

HMI design

Electrical design

Networking

AutoCAD

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Plant PAX

Aveva InTouch/OMI

Wonderware

DeltaV

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Location

Calgary, AB

Role Overview

Step into a dynamic Controls Specialist role, where you’ll be at the forefront of automation innovation. Here, you’ll tackle complex client challenges, design and deliver cutting‑edge solutions, and oversee high‑impact projects from concept to completion. Your expertise will help shape superior client experiences, as you collaborate with a passionate internal team to bring vision, energy, and intensity to every engagement—exceeding expectations and driving the future of automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Controls Specialists will work on various stages of automation and control projects including electrical design, PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA systems, and troubleshooting/testing/debugging.
• Exercise Project Management skills by developing project schedules and budgets in collaboration with clients and internal project management resources, ensuring completion of all project deliverables to the satisfaction of the client while fostering a culture of safety.
• Participate in planning sessions that will identify industry business drivers and trends that will serve as the basis for developing key offerings to our clients, attend client field service and emergency calls and partake in customer meetings sharing your technical expertise.
• Provide superior client experiences partnering with your internal team to cohesively deliver a vision, energy, and intensity that exceeds client expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post‑secondary degree/diploma in Engineering from a recognized engineering faculty or equivalent qualification.
• 3‑5 years’ experience in the Automation industry as an Engineer, Technologist and/or project manager, technically delivering on projects.
• Proven track record in the design, procurement, programming, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems including:
• PLCs: Rockwell, Siemens.
• HMIs: Rockwell Plant PAX, Aveva InTouch/OMI (Wonderware, Siemens and Delta V would be an asset).
• Instrumentation.
• VFDs and Servos.
• Network design and implementation.
• Experience with network architecture design, system virtualization and AutoCAD/Electrical Design.
• A proven self‑starter with a positive, "can‑do" attitude who is motivated by solving complex challenges.
• Strong client‑focused approach, dedicated to providing exceptional client experiences to our internal and external customers.
• Ability to multi‑task, exercise good judgment and prioritize workload through outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with highly developed relationship management expertise, able to interact with various levels within the clients’ organization.
• Proven commitment to safety.
• Motivated and passionate about working with people and overcoming challenges through collaboration and a win‑win paradigm.
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Controls Specialists at Convergix should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada.

Desirable

• Experience in Food & Beverage and/or Steel industry is an asset.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and develop a team to achieve results.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

• RRSP with company match.
• OT after 40 hrs for hourly employees.
• Long term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Virtual online Tele‑health.
• Benefits Plan that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Profit Sharing.

Values

• Integrity – Respect, Transparency, Commitment.
• Excellence – Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication.
• Passion – Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.