Technician Automation

ALLY Energy; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as an Automation Technician in Grande Prairie, AB. This role involves maintaining and configuring PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. Ideal candidates will have significant industry experience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Five or more years of industry experience.
• Safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, and commission PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs.
• Support and troubleshoot Enterprise SCADA Systems.
• Complete corrective work orders for faulty equipment.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman Electrician

Instrument Tech

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.

We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility—including a market-leading vacation/time-off program.

Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date: 05/22/2025

Our Measurement Team is seeking an Automation Technician to be located in Grande Prairie, AB. The primary operations consist of design, implementation, and maintenance of operations systems.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain, configure, and commission a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
2. Familiarity with AER/OGC measurement requirements for RTU and SCADA.
3. Assist with area SCADA Radio/cell architecture, design, and support.
4. Understand and perform safety responsibilities such as hazard identification and emergency response.
5. Understand oil and gas facilities for production, compression, water disposal, liquid/gas processing, and artificial lift.
6. Read and understand Piping & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), Shutdown Key (SDK) documentation, and Input/Output (I/O) layouts, panel wiring diagrams.
7. Understand the wiring and capabilities of process end devices (transmitters, pumps, valves, etc.).
8. Understand PID control and perform associated configuration (includes control element selection, loop tuning, etc.).
9. Work with operations teams and perform approved associated MOCs.
10. Configure Modbus communications in various devices for communications and control.
11. Understand and configure HMI integration to various RTUs, PLCs, and other Control Devices.
12. Support and troubleshoot Enterprise SCADA Systems, including communications issues, service failures, client access, hardware, and OS failures.
13. Understand interfaces to other measurement, corporate, and accounting systems (PI, FlowCal, etc.).
14. Ensure ongoing performance improvement through job progression, site-specific training, and process training.
15. Complete corrective work orders to repair/resolve faulty equipment affecting safety or environmental systems.
16. Demonstrate a consultative approach with construction, operations, and maintenance staff, including internal and external engineering support.
17. Adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.
18. Maintain high communication levels with stakeholders regarding projects, timelines, and priorities.
19. Be available for an on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays.
20. Some work in camp locations may be required.

Qualifications

1. Five or more years of industry experience.
2. Journeyman Electrician or Instrument Tech preferred.
3. Maintenance experience with well sites, compression, and processing is desired.
4. Strong organizational and communication skills.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Proficient in PC use and Microsoft Office Suite.
7. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
8. Safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Benefits: Ovintiv offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status.