Intermediate Operational Technology (OT) Technician – Field Based

Steel Reef; Lampman; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Reef is seeking an Intermediate OT Technician to provide field support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for PLC, SCADA, and DCS environments across multiple facilities. The role requires independent work in remote industrial sites with a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and cybersecurity compliance.

The technician will travel regularly to Canadian facilities in Southeast Saskatchewan, with occasional travel to U.S.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in OT, automation, or industrial controls.
• Post-secondary education in Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Eligibility to travel to and work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based technical support for OT systems, including PLC, SCADA, and DCS platforms.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and modify control system hardware, software, and communications.
• Support commissioning, configuration, and startup activities for new and existing facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve control system, networking, and instrumentation issues.
• Perform system backups, restores, and version control per company standards.
• Support alarm management, logic troubleshooting, and control system optimization.
• Travel regularly to company facilities across Southeast Saskatchewan and beyond as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA support

DCS operations

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Field work

Documentation

Education

Post-secondary Automation/Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Honeywell Experion

ROC Controllers

Horner PLC

Ignition SCADA

SCADAPack RTUs

VTSCADA

Digi networking

Job description

The Intermediate Operational Technology (OT) Technician is responsible for the field support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial control systems across multiple operational facilities. This role supports PLC, SCADA, and DCS environments and works closely with operations, maintenance, automation, and IT teams to ensure reliable, safe, and secure operation of OT systems.

This position requires a self‑motivated individual capable of working independently in remote and industrial environments while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and documentation. This position reports into the Team Lead, Operational Technology. It is a field‑based position based in Lampman, SK requiring regular travel to company facilities across Southeast Saskatchewan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide field‑based technical support for OT systems, including PLC, SCADA, and DCS platforms
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and modify control system hardware, software, and communications
• Support commissioning, configuration, and startup activities for new and existing facilities
• Diagnose and resolve control system, networking, and instrumentation issues
• Perform system backups, restores, and version control in accordance with company standards
• Support alarm management, logic troubleshooting, and control system optimization
• Work independently at remote sites to manage tasks, prioritize work, and resolve issues efficiently
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors during maintenance and project work
• Ensure OT systems comply with internal standards, cybersecurity requirements, and safety policies
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and change records
• Participate in after‑hours, on‑call, or emergency support as required
• Travel regularly to Canadian facilities and occasionally to U.S. facilities in North Dakota

Required Technical Experience:

Control and Automation Platforms

• Honeywell Experion and UOC
• ROC Controllers
• Horner PLC

SCADA and Monitoring Systems

• Ignition SCADA
• ACM (AUTOSOL)
• SCADAPack RTUs
• VTSCADA

Industrial Communications & Telemetry

• Licensed and unlicensed radio systems (including Microhard radios)
• Cellular and industrial networking devices (including Digi products)
• MQTT‑based data communications (including Cirrus)
• Serial and Ethernet communications for OT and telemetry systems (RTUs, DAQ)
• Troubleshooting of radio paths, signal strength, latency, and data reliability

Core Technical Skills

• PLC programming, online troubleshooting, and diagnostics
• SCADA system configuration and support
• DCS operations and basic configuration changes
• Industrial communications and networking fundamentals
• Control system backup, restore, and lifecycle management
• Field device and I/O troubleshooting
• Familiarity with troubleshooting gas turbines

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in operational technology, automation, or industrial controls
• Post‑secondary education in Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a field‑based role with minimal supervision
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively
• Eligibility to travel to and work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting oil and gas, energy, or industrial production facilities, particularly, gas plants, gas gathering systems, power generation, TMS and compressor stations.
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity principles and standards
• Experience working in remote or unmanned facilities

Working Conditions

• Field‑based role with frequent travel
• Work performed in industrial plant and remote site environments
• Occasional after‑hours, weekend, or emergency response work required