Co-op/Intern - Automation Specialist

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.