Intermediate Industrial Process and Automation Control Specialist

AWC Water Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation

Employee recognition

Workplace amenities

Professional & personal development

Job summary

AWC Water Solutions in Calgary is seeking a seasoned Automation & Instrumentation specialist to develop and integrate PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for turnkey water and wastewater projects. You will interpret customer requirements, design control architectures, and implement robust automation solutions across multiple systems.

The role covers programming Rockwell/ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and FactoryTalk View Studio; Siemens/Schneider assets are assets; you will support commissioning, field

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in automation and controls.
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment or turnkey industrial packages is an asset.
• Demonstrate experience in developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications and supporting control systems through commissioning.
• Experience with Rockwell and FactoryTalk View Studio preferred.
• Experience with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions from concept through commissioning.
• Review customer requirements and implement automation solutions to meet objectives.
• Design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot PID and advanced control strategies.
• Develop software using PLC/HMI standards and libraries.
• PLC programming and calibration of field devices.
• Develop intuitive HMI and SCADA displays and configurations.
• Configure industrial Ethernet networks and protocols.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing prior to shipment and field commissioning.
• Provide remote technical support and mentorship to junior staff.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Rockwell Automation

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

FactoryTalk View Studio

Industrial networking

EtherNet/IP/PROFINET/Modbus TCP

Automation & Instrumentation

Education

Post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation

Tools

Rockwell Automation platforms

Siemens/Schneider automation

Job description

AWC specializes in providing integrated water, wastewater treatment plants and many other specialized industrial packaged solutions. We offer clients advanced in-house engineering & design with 3D modeling, piloting, fabrication and machining, in-house control panel shop, and a full range of field services, allowing us to provide turn-key solutions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Participate in the development of industrial control systems from concept through commissioning, including PLCs, HMIs, networking, and field instrumentation
• Review and interpret customer requirements and develop automation solutions to meet project objectives
• Evaluating I&C documentation - Control Narrative, RATS List, Cause and Effect Diagram, Serial Interface Lists
• Design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot multiple-loop process control systems using PID and advanced control strategies
• Develop and implement sequence-based control logic from Process Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and P&IDs
• Develop software using AWC PLC and HMI standards, templates, and reusable software / function block libraries,
• PLC programming and calibration of field devices
• Develops intuitive HMI display graphics and configurations
• Develop intuitive SCADA / RTU applications including historian / trending and reporting
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA
• Supports internal Factory Acceptance Testing prior to equipment shipment to site
• Supports field commissioning and operations of complete water and wastewater systems
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues associated with PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems during commissioning and plant operations
• Prepare and maintain automation documentation including software design, test records, commissioning notes, and redline markups
• Field support will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel (less than 25% of their time)
• Communicates with internal/external key stakeholders (e.g., engineering, fabrication, CAD, consultants, suppliers) to identify and resolve issues pro-actively
• Delivers exceptional service to clients and on-site partners (e.g., General Contractors, end users)
• Provide remote technical support for clients and site operators
• Provide mentorship to junior staff
• Awareness of industrial cybersecurity best practices when designing and implementing control systems

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment plants, as well as a variety of other turnkey industrial process packages will be an asset
• Post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation
• Demonstrate experience in developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications and supporting industrial control systems through commissioning
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and FactoryTalk View Studio, is preferred
• Experience with Siemens, CodeSys and/or Schneider automation platforms would be considered an asset
• Experience and/or knowledge with SCADA, various VFDs, industrial communications networks
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in delivering high quality results
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Interest in continuous learning

Benefits

• Industry-Leading Compensation AWC offers competitive, industry-leading compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance. Each role includes a base salary, bonus plan, extended health benefits, and participation in our Group RRSP program.
• Employee Recognition & Team Culture We believegreat workdeserves to be celebrated. AWC has a strong employee recognition program that regularly acknowledges individual and team achievements. We also foster a welcoming, social workplace with regular team events and opportunities to connect and have fun together.
• Workplace Amenities Our staff rooms are fully stocked with complimentary snacks and refreshments, helping keep energy levels high throughout the day.
• Professional & Personal Development AWC is deeply committed to lifelong learning and growth. We actively support employees in reaching their full potential through professional development opportunities, support for further education, and subsidies for fitness and wellness programs.

Wesincerely thankall applicants for theirinterest,however, only those selected will be contacted.