Automation Specialist
Job in
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
Propak
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Job Details
Description
Propak Systems Ltd., an established leader in engineering, fabrication and construction of gas compression and processing facilities for the energy industry, is seeking an Automation Specialist to join our Electrical Engineering Department at our Airdrie office.
The Automation Specialist must complete advanced, complex, and confidential tasks requiring strong understanding of basic engineering principles. Control System Specialists are expected to have a fundamental understanding of the industrial process(s) used on your projects and describe this to other automation team members. They are responsible for delivering on your assigned tasks, without sacrificing safety and quality according to schedule commitments.
They must maintain communication with your team lead / project manager, update progress tracking tools and generate scope change documentation. Work cooperatively, sharing best practices, with other technical leaders to develop the programming practices and graphics standards for the department. Where possible identify training opportunities that will assist you in your development.
Key Responsibilities:
Programs and configure PLCs, HMIs, RTU, and DCS/SCADA for the oil and gas industryAssist with developing/maintaining automation programming standards/templatesCommissions controls systems in North America and internationallyTests, calibrates, and troubleshoots electrical equipment and instrumentationReviews/Modifies electrical schematics, P&IDs, Cause Effects and Critical Settings documentsEnsures each project meets contract scope of supply and design specificationsConduct Factory Approval Tests FAT/SAT/HAT/CAT on control systems and oil and gas equipment (Loop/HMI/Logic checks)Independently analyzes complex problems by communicating with leaders, employees and customers. Works with engineers to create/review/modify control philosophies/narratives for oil and gas equipmentAssists with system architecture design. Provides ongoing technical support to clientTravels, domestically and internationally, to assist in the commissioning and start-up
of oil and gas equipment (10-30% travel requirement).Qualifications:
A graduate of a recognized diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechanical Engineering TechnologyASET membership is an asset2+ years’ experience in control systems in the oil and gas or petrochemical industryThe following experience is required:
Programming/Configuring PLC/DCS/HMI control systems Programming Allen Bradley Factory Talk ME/SE and RS Logix 5000/500 Reviewing/modifying P&’s, Cause and Effect and Critical Settings documentation Reviewing and modifying electrical schematics On-site commissioning and start-upsRequired domestic and international travel. A valid drivers license is required and either the ability to obtain or currently have a valid passport.Previous refinery or gas plant operations and fabrication environment experience is an assetExperience with an EPCM company is an asset.Delta V programming experience is an assest.Design, installation, and operation of gas processing equipment including natural gas compression, refrigeration, turbo-expander, or amine treating plants is an assetQualifications
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