Intermediate Project Coordinator to support multiple projects through planning, requirements

S.i. Systems; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartan is hiring an Automation Specialist to support the Control Systems Lifecycle and Project Services teams in Edmonton. The role covers design, testing, delivery, integration, commissioning, and optimization of Emerson DeltaV processes and DeltaV SIS across projects, with work at offices and customer sites.

Travel and safety testing are part of the duties. The candidate will collaborate with process and electrical engineers, provide technical support to sales, and participate in 7/24 phone

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in instrumentation engineering or chemical engineering with process control emphasis.
• Process control system experience is an asset.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide DeltaV system design, configuration, testing, and commissioning.
• Support plant integration with control systems and safety functions.
• Perform FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning at customer sites.
• Collaborate with process engineers and electrical engineers to define requirements.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Exceptional communication

Travel willingness

Independent + team work

Entrepreneurial work ethic

Customer service focus

Education

Instrumentation Eng Technologist Diploma

Chemical Engineering (process control emphasis)

Tools

DeltaV Systems

HMI graphics

OPC Interfaces

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Automation Specialist for our Control Systems Lifecycle Services Team to be based in Edmonton. In this role, you will be working within the Control Systems Lifecycle and Project Services teams throughout the lifecycle of small and large scale industrial automation systems. Your work will be performed both in the office (physical or home office) and at customer sites, applying DCS knowledge and experience to design, implement, test, deliver, integrate, commission, optimize, and support Emerson DeltaV Process Control Systems (DeltaV) and DeltaV Safety Instrumented Systems (DeltaV SIS) in new and existing industrial automation solutions. The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Control Systems Lifecycle Care.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide technical application and implementation of Emerson Process Management DeltaV Systems (DeltaV and DeltaV SIS) solutions to customers and maintain awareness of their technical requirements
• Leverage DeltaV technologies to improve/optimize performance at customer plants
• System Design Work with customer’s process and electrical engineers to define functional requirements Design system architecture, network architecture, 3rd party interfaces, and control and marshalling cabinets Work with the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) department to produce drawings
• System Configuration Configure control strategies, shutdown keys, and Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) Develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) graphics Interface with third party products (PLCs, HMIs, OPC Clients, Historians)
• Internal Verification and Factory Acceptance Testing Conduct Internal Hardware and Software Acceptance Testing Conduct Factory Hardware and Software Acceptance Testing with customers Support System Integration Functional Testing (SIFT)
• Site Acceptance Testing with customers
• Plant Commissioning at customer Sites: Loop checks Human-Machine Interface (HMI) / Graphics checks 3rd party interface checks Integration with business systems (Plant Information / Manufacturing Execution / Maintenance Management / Asset Management Systems) Troubleshooting Documentation
• Provide planned services to customers Backups Upgrades Integrations Migrations Optimizations System expansions System Health Assessments
• Provide technical support during system shutdown and start-up activities
• Provide technical support for sales teams as required
• Provide input into improvement of current engineering and service processes and practices
• Participate on 7/24 phone support rotation (approx. 1 x 1-week rotations per year)
• Travel and shift rotations are required

Qualifications and Skills

• Instrumentation Engineering Technologist Diploma or in Chemical Engineering (emphasis on Process Control an asset)
• Training will be provided; however, related process control system experience or safety systems experience an asset
• Strong technical/computer background
• Exceptional communication skills and customer service practices
• Successfully manage multiple priorities and assignments
• Work independently and within a team environment
• Entrepreneurial work ethic
• Willingness to travel; valid Class 5 driver license required
• Spartan is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test.

Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above. Close Date: Sunday October 25, 2026 (11:59 pm MST)