• Full-Time
  • Calgary

Career Opportunity

Position:        Senior Automation Engineer                   

What sets us apart:

We believe that a diverse workforce helps drive innovation and creativity, and we strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage collaboration and believe in fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Additionally, our company offers competitive benefits and perks, such as flexible work hours, professional development and training, a health and wellness program, and mentorship. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a range of activities and events to help employees connect and build relationships outside of work. Our company is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment that ensures everyone is treated fairly and with dignity. This combination of fun, social interaction, and respect creates a dynamic and enjoyable work culture that we value most at Tarco.

Tarco is currently recruiting for the following position(s):

Senior Automation Engineer

About the job:

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer who would be responsible for developing automation and control system projects including everything from the sensor through to the control systems. This role collaborates with members of the Automation Team to design, develop, test and troubleshoot various software and programs.

What you’ll do:

  • Participate in leading and supervising project and field services operations.
  • Design, develop and test PLC/HMI/DCS/SCADA software.
  • Provide field, commissioning, and startup services for industrial control systems.
  • Collaborate with designers and drafters to develop controls drawing packages.
  • Design, select products, place product orders and track materials for the assigned project.
  • Create technical documents (e.g. Control narratives, DBM, shutdown keys, technical reports, documentation, calculations and sketches etc.)
  • Assist management with the development of cost estimates, schedules, specifications, proposals, and bill of materials for assigned projects.
  • Provide mentoring and supervision for junior staff as appropriate in the associated role(s).
  • Participate in department training programs.

You are:

  • Degree in Engineering in a related field or extensive experience in this field may be considered.
  • Valid Canadian Driver’s License.
  • Membership with APEGA/ASET or eligible considered an asset.
  • 10+ years of experience in a similar role with Industrial Control System programming.
  • Experience with Gas Turbines, Pumps and Compressors and related auxiliary systems.
  • Computer skills including networking, software installation, driver installation and support.
  • PLC/DCS/RTU programming experience with one or more of the following vendor systems: Rockwell/Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Siemens, Modicon, Horner, Schneider, ABB, Emerson.
  • HMI/SCADA programming experience with one or more of the following vendors platforms: Rockwell, Schneider, GE, ABB, Inductive Automation
  • Experience with on-site commissioning and startup.
  • Strong technical trouble shooting skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on any characteristic protected by law.

To apply for this job email your details to julie.nguyen@tarco.com