Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.
Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.
Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career. Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.
Summary
We are recruiting for an Automation Specialist (PLC, RTU) in Calgary to work on projects in our Engine and Compression business unit. Reporting to the Manager, Project and Solutions Operations, the successful candidate will work within a project team, applying their automation knowledge and experience in configuration, system design, application development, commissioning, system testing, and start-up on new and existing integrated solutions based on PLC platforms.
This is an amazing opportunity for individuals who want to work with a leading automation supplier, providing innovative solutions based on industry-recognized technologies in some of the largest installations in the world. You will become an expert in the field, heavily relied upon to provide the knowledge and experience customers require in order to keep their equipment running safely and efficiently.
This role allows the incumbent the challenge of providing engineered/manufactured products and solutions for a very fast-paced industry. Reporting to the Operations Manager – Machinery Performance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of engineering design, configuration, integration, manufacturing, commissioning, and start-up services.
This is a career that will invest in your success and future, with unlimited room for growth and advancement. Spartan Controls will provide excellent benefits, improved work-life balance, a guaranteed base salary along with overtime and company profit sharing, flex days, and the opportunity to become an owner in the company.
Spartan Controls operates as a very tight knit team, helping each other to succeed as individuals while exceeding customer expectations. You’ll work with a team that values fresh ideas, supports your growth, and celebrates wins together – big and small.
Role and Responsibilities
Support of gas compression control with a focus on products and solutions sold through our Machinery Performance: Engine & Compression Solutions division (E&C) with a focus on in-house design, development, and implementation of control and safety systems.
You will become an industry expert on the following:
Programmable Logical Controllers (PLC)
REMVue and Sixnet RTU (Isagraf)
Allen-Bradley (RS500/5000 and Studio5000)
Schneider Proface HMI (GP-ProEX) and PanelView HMI (FT View Studio)
DeltaV
Altronic Shutdown & Control Systems
Ignition systems and their components
Air Fuel Ratio controllers
And much, much more!
Participating in our 7/24 on call rotation\
Provide telephone customer support on E&C products and solutions
Interfacing and building lasting relationships with Internal and external customers
Involvement in commissioning and troubleshooting of other products Spartan Controls supplies to the oil and gas industry which include:
Fisher valves & regulators, Rosemount transmitters (flow, level, temperature), vibration sensors, I2P’s, DVC’s, VFD’s, DeltaV systems
Technical application and implementation of PLC, RTU and HMI systems
Programming for projects – design and implementation - using several technologies/systems which are configured using a variety of programming tools and languages
Programming of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) graphics
Documentation of control strategies and configuration
Participate in multi-disciplinary review of hardware designs
Internal verification and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
Ability to troubleshoot hardware and configuration
Support continuous improvement opportunities
Interface with internal and external customers
Provide technical support during system start-up, shutdown, and life-cycle activities
Provide technical applications/solutions to customers and maintain awareness of their technical requirements
Provide input into improvement of engineering and service processes and practices
Qualifications and Skills
B.Sc. in Engineering, Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Technologist Diploma, or Instrumentation Technologist Diploma
We welcome recent graduates to apply.
Related process control system experience is an asset.
Programming / Software / Configuration experience - proven skill set that can be applied to various programming languages (i.e. RTU/PLC hardware/software, ladder logic, function block, structured text, and HMI configuration)
Experience with the following control systems / PLCs / RTUs / Solutions is an asset
REMVue
DeltaV
Allen Bradley
ControlWave
Emerson/GE PLCs (VersaMax, RSTi, RX3i)
Experience with the following is an asset:
Oil and gas industry experience
Natural gas compression industry experience
Control valves, shut-off valves
Instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level transmitters)
Fire and Gas detectors
Interpreting P&IDs
experience with Modbus configuration
Oil and gas industry experience
Natural gas compression industry experience
Aptitude for prioritizing multiple tasks and managing multiple concurrent assignments
Exceptional communication skills and customer service experience and practices
Strong team player and customer oriented
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting in a site / operations environment
Safety conscious and able to complete applicable safety training (e.g. H2S Alive, CSTS, First Aid, etc.)
Willingness to travel; valid Class 5 driver license required
Entrepreneurial work ethic
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.
As part our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.
Close Date: August 25, 2025 (11:59 pm MST)
Requisition ID: 1570