Senior SCADA Specialist

JPI Solutions; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Work from home option (Calgary-based)

Competitive compensation with OT and a

Job summary

JPI Solutions is seeking a Senior SCADA Specialist to lead high-impact automation projects across energy, mining, petrochemical and manufacturing sectors. You will architect, design and enhance SCADA systems while mentoring junior staff and contributing to proposals and knowledge base.

Based in Calgary with flexible work options, you will collaborate with a skilled team to deliver reliable, scalable solutions and advance JPI's Digital Transformation journey.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• 1-2+ years leading a high performing automation team.
• Designed and architected 2 to 3 large SCADA projects.
• Familiar with Ignition, Geo SCADA, VT SCADA, Aveva System Platform and protocols like MQTT/Modbus.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution on high-quality, efficient programming projects with our team.
• Architect and design SCADA systems for proposals and quotes.
• Maintain and enhance customer SCADA systems for performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior staff and foster professional growth.
• Contribute to internal wiki with procedures and test documents.
• Pursue paid and free training opportunities provided by JPI Solutions.
• Advance JPI into Digital Transformation and IIoT across energy, mining, petrochemical, and manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Degree in Electrical, Automation, Process, or Computer Science Engineering; or Instrumentation Technologist Diploma; or Electrical Technologist Diploma; or Journeyman Instrumentation Mechanic or Journeyman Electrician certification

Tools

Ignition

Geo SCADA

VT SCADA

Aveva System Platform

MQTT

Modbus

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 SCADA Specialist who shares our passion for technology, innovation, and excellence.

The day-to-day responsibilities of the Senior SCADA Specialist will include:

• Lead execution on high-quality, efficient programming projects, collaborating with our team to deliver exceptional solutions to our customers.
• Architect and design innovative automation and SCADA systems for proposals and quotes.
• Maintain and enhance customer SCADA systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior staff, fostering their professional growth and expertise.
• 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.

On your resume, we ask that you outline the following qualifications:

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• Degree in Electrical, Automation, Process, or Computer Science Engineering; or Instrumentation Technologist Diploma; or Electrical Technologist Diploma; or a Journeyman Instrumentation Mechanic or Journeyman Electrician certification.
• 1-2+ years leading a high performing automation team.
• Must have designed and architected 2 to 3 large SCADA projects.
• Familiarity with platforms like Ignition, Geo SCADA, VT SCADA, Aveva System Platform, and various communication protocols (MQTT, Modbus, etc.).
• Standard First Aid Level C and H2S Alive certificates.
• Valid Driver's License.

During the interview process, we will be assessing for the following behaviors and competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and your ability to connect with a variety of stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Ability to elaborate on your involvement in large SCADA projects and your achievements.
• Your leadership skills and the ability or desire to mentor/train junior staff
• Superb time management or organizational skills including the ability to meet or exceed deadlines

Why Join JPI Solutions?

• Competitive compensation ($50 - $75 / hour) plus OT and annual bonus opportunities.
• Flexible work hours with the option to work from home (must reside in or be willing to relocate to Calgary, AB)
• Excellent dental and health benefits.
• A collaborative, innovative, high-performing, and always learning culture.