Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Specialist

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Technical Level 3

Salary Level: T3 ENGG (MECH, CHEM, ELEC, PROC, TEST, CAD)

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

As Svante's Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Specialist, you will design and develop electrical and control systems from the ground up, including schematics, network diagrams, PLC programming, and hardware specifications. On a day to day basis you will be maintaining and improving existing systems through code updates, diagnostics, and collaborative design input with the aim of advancing Svante's technology.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You have at least 5 years of combined experience working with electrical instrumentation and controls design, as well as technical tasks.
• You have extensive hands-on experience installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and modifying a wide range of electrical and control equipment—including VFDs, motors, sensors, PLCs, and control devices—as well as building and upgrading various types of enclosures and panels.
• You have strong technical experience and comfort working with large, complex machinery, including panel building and modification, PLC and I/O wiring, and sensor installation.
• You have hands-on experience commissioning complex machinery.
• You have experience in Rockwell PLC programming.
• You apply learned techniques and analysis to solve technical challenges within a defined and moderate scope.
• You have proven experience in advancing technology and teams from an immature state to an advanced state—this is highly desirable.
• You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or possess equivalent experience.
  
  

What Success looks like in this role:

• You'll install, commission, and troubleshoot a range of electrical and control equipment, including VFD drives, motors, sensors, PLCs, and associated wiring and cabling.
• You will build and modify control panels and enclosures, such as drive units, PLC cabinets, I/O panels, and power distribution systems.
• You will design and document electrical and control systems, including single-line diagrams, schematics for power, cabling, enclosures, networks, sensors, and I/O lists.
• You'll develop and enhance control systems, from hardware specification and PLC programming to device/network configuration, code updates, and system optimization.
• You will provide guidance to junior technicians and actively participate in design decisions.
• You'll produce as-built redlines and modify schematics based on functional requirements or redlined drawings.
• You will contribute to PLC code development, industrial control system design, and machine safety decisions, all within Svante’s Values and Goals.
• You will assist in selecting sensors and I/O devices, and may advise on machine and functional safety design.
• You'll support documentation efforts, including electrical designs, I/O lists, interconnect diagrams, and control narratives.
• You'll document installation, configuration, and operational procedures.
• You will travel to sites for installation, commissioning, and testing as needed.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!