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 Process Systems and Software business unit.
Work Term 12 months
Role and Responsibilities
- To assist with the following (training provided) :
- Technical application and implementation of 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 enrolled in an undergraduate Co-op / Internship program in 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 ( PLC ladder logic, Function Block Diagrams, Structured Text)
- A working knowledge of general programming languages ( 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 our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.
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 : November 28, 2024 (11 : 59 pm MST) IND123 Requisition ID : 1320
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