Senior Automation & Controls Specialist

JPI Solutions; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus opportunities

Flexible work hours

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

A leading automation firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Specialist to drive innovative programming projects and design advanced automation systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in the industry, strong knowledge of relevant engineering disciplines, and familiarity with Schneider Electric software. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible working hours, and excellent health benefits within a collaborative and ever-learning culture.

Qualifications

• 10 years of industry experience.
• Preference for Saskatchewan Residents.
• Experience in at least 3 major projects in PLC or DCS system design.
• Experience with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure products and PLC/DCS platforms.
• Proven track record on major PLC/DCS projects: design, commissioning, startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution on programming projects with the team.
• Architect and design automation systems for proposals.
• Enhance customer control systems for performance.
• Identify customer needs, build cost estimates and quotations.
• Contribute to internal knowledge base with procedures and articles.
• Pursue ongoing training opportunities offered by the company.
• Support Digital Transformation, Industry4.0, and IIoT initiatives.

Skills

Experience in PLC or DCS system design

Collaboration with customers

Experience with Schneider Electric software

Fluent in English

Relevant engineering degree or diploma

Education

Degree in Electrical, Process, or Computer Science/Application Engineering

Instrumentation Technologist Diploma

Electrical Technologist Diploma

Tools

EcoStruxture Control Expert

Factory Talk

Studio 5000

Foxboro

WonderWare

Studio 5000

RsLogix 5000

Job description

Join JPI Solutions – Pioneers in Automation and Software Solutions

At JPI Solutions, we're committed to empowering businesses to achieve their highest potential through cutting-edge automated systems and innovative software solutions. We're looking for a Senior Automation & Controls Specialist who shares our passion for technology, innovation, and excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of industry experience.
• Fluent in English and a Canadian Resident. Preference given for Saskatchewan Residents.
• Degree in Electrical, Process, or Computer Science/Application Engineering; or Instrumentation Technologist Diploma; or Electrical Technologist Diploma;
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Schneider Electric software such as EcoStruxture Control Expert, Foxboro or System Platform (WonderWare). Additional knowledge in platforms such as Ignition, Geo SCADA, VT SCADA, Rockwell Products such as Factory Talk, Studio 5000, RsLogix 5000 and various communication protocols would be an asset.
• Experience the minimum of 3 major projects in PLC or DCS system design, commissioning, startup.
• Experienced in collaborating and interacting with customers.
• Valid Driver's License.

Your Role

• Lead execution on high-quality, efficient programming projects, collaborating with our team to deliver exceptional solutions to our customers.
• Architect and design innovative automation systems for proposals and quotes.
• Maintain and enhance customer control systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Identify customers’ needs, build cost estimates and quotations.
• Contribute to JPI's knowledge base – write procedures, test documents, and informative articles for our internal wiki.
• Continuously advance through paid and free training opportunities provided by JPI Solutions.
• Help JPI advance into Digital Transformation, Industry4.0, and IIoT in energy, mining, petrochemical, and manufacturing.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunities.
• Flexible work hours with the option to work from home.
• Excellent dental and health benefits.
• A collaborative, innovative, high-performing, and always learning culture.

Apply Now

• Apply today at https://www.jpisolutions.ca/apply/