09 Jan
Spartan Controls
Calgary
Summary
We are recruiting for an Automation Specialist Co-op Student to work with our Systems, Software & Solutions Team, in Calgary. Reporting to the Manager, Operations, you will work within a project team to apply automation knowledge and experience in configuration, system design, application development, commissioning, system testing and start-up on new and existing integrated solutions within our Machinery Performance business unit.
Work Term – 16 months (May 2025- August 2026)
Role and Responsibilities
To assist with the following (training provided):
- Technical application and implementation of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS): configuration of input/output signals,
control logic configuration, creation of Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens
- Documentation of control strategies and configuration
- Troubleshoot code/configuration to improve, modify, add and fix
- Conduct internal and external Hardware and Software Acceptance Testing
- Assist team in providing technical support during system shutdown and start-up activities
- Assist team in maintaining development/test equipment
- Assist team with initiative (process improvements, tool/application development, etc.) work.
Qualifications and Skills
- Current Engineering student: Electrical, Instrument, Computer, or Chemical Engineering
- Demonstrated issue ownership
- Demonstrated Customer Service and Sales in an industrial environment an asset
- A working knowledge of control system programming languages (i.e. PLC ladder logic, Function Block Diagrams, Structured Text)
- A working knowledge of general programming languages (i.e. Python, VB, C#, etc.) an asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office programs; Word, Power Point, Excel
- High level technical skills and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Collaborative team player and strong work principles
- Excellent office organizational and operational skills
- Detail oriented
- Entrepreneurial work ethic
- Familiarity with engineering documents (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs;), Cause and Effects (C&E;), Input/Output Lists (I/O Lists), Alarm Lists, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), etc.) an asset
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.
As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.
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