Youth Worker II, Part-Time

WJS Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartan is seeking an Automation Specialist based in Edmonton to work across the Control Systems Lifecycle and Project Services teams. You will design, implement, test, deliver, integrate, and support Emerson DeltaV Process Control Systems and DeltaV SIS at customer sites.

You’ll rotate to other Spartan locations and customer sites, participate in training and mentoring, and contribute to ongoing service and improvements. Travel and 7/24 support rotations are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology or Chemical Engineering with process control emphasis.
• Experience with process control systems or safety systems is an asset.
• Strong technical and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical application and implementation of Emerson DeltaV solutions to customers.
• Leverage DeltaV technologies to optimize performance at plants.
• Design system architecture, control schemes, and interfaces with 3rd parties.
• Configure control strategies, SIFs, and HMI graphics; interface with PLCs/HMI/OPC.
• Perform FAT/SAT and site commissioning activities and support system integration testing.
• Provide planned services and support during shutdowns and upgrades.
• Support sales teams as required and contribute to process improvements.
• Participate in 7/24 phone support rotations and travel as needed.

Skills

Strong technical background

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel willingness

Driver license

Safety awareness

Education

Instrumentation Engineering Technology Diploma

Chemical Engineering background (process control asset)

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.

This role requires flexibility through working rotations at other Spartan locations and at customer sites to support engineering, commissioning, and planned support services through the lifecycle of the automation system.

Spartan provides a comprehensive initial training program, ongoing career development & mentorship, and a strong, positive team environment. This is a unique career-building opportunity for individuals who want to work with a leading automation supplier, providing solutions based on leading edge, industry recognized technologies in some of the largest installations in the world. This position will provide an opportunity to gain experience in the lifecycle of an automation system from design through application, implementation and ongoing service and support with the guidance and support of a highly qualified team.

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)
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