Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada. 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.
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.
We are recruiting for an Automation Specialist Co-op Student for a minimum 8-month term with our Project & Solutions Operations team, in Burnaby, BC, starting in January 2024. Reporting to the Operations Manager, Systems & Solutions, you will work within a project team, providing support to several Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and System Integration solutions. Duties may include system testing and start-up, system design, control design, network integration, configuration, develop test reports.
To assist with the following (training provided):
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System staging, testing and start-up
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System design and documentation
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Develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) graphics
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Configure control strategies, and shutdown keys
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Interface with third party products (PLCs)
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Current student in Electrical or Chemical Engineering; or Instrumentation Engineering Technology
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Proficiency in MS Office programs; Word, Power Point, Excel
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Experience with DeltaV (hardware/software) is an asset
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3D CAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical experience an asset
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Demonstrated customer service and sales skills in an industrial environment an asset
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Working knowledge of Process Control hardware and software
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Solid technical problem solving skills
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Strong communication, time management and computer skills
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Collaborative team player with sound work principles
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Excellent office organizational and operational skills
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Detail oriented
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Entrepreneurial work ethic
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Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is considered 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.
Close Date: Open Until Filled; applications will be reviewed as they come in
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Requisition ID: 931
