Posted 10 days ago
Advanced Process Control Specialist / Engineer
@ Spartan Controls Ltd.
Overview
Spartan Controls Ltd., an employee-owned automation provider, is hiring an Advanced Process Control Specialist/Engineer for its Edmonton or Calgary office. The role covers the full lifecycle of process control optimization projects, from feasibility studies and data analysis to commissioning and ongoing support. It reports to the Manager, Advanced Process Control Services.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement APC solutions on DeltaV and AspenTech DMC
- Configure control systems, HMIs and historians
- Lead site commissioning, loop tuning and MPC deployment
- Design and support ISA 18.2 alarm management programs
- Deliver technical and operator training
Requirements summary:
- Undergraduate or master's degree in engineering
- Experience with DCS and process control or APC an asset
- Machine learning and AI tools an asset
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and willingness to travel
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
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Spartan Controls Ltd.
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Creating a Sustainable Modern World with Innovative Automation
Full company description
Spartan Controls is the leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement and process control technology and solutions in Western Canada. For over 60 years, Spartan has provided customers with high performance automation solutions, industry expertise, lifecycle support, and technical training – delivering value our customers want. Our automation solutions are used in all process industries including oil and gas, oil sands, mining, pulp and paper, power, pipeline, and municipal. With our expert resources living and working in 14 communities across Western Canada, we are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences where expertise and collaboration come together. We are a Canadian, employee-owned company with project experience spanning multiple industries. Our single point of contact reduces cost, improves the customer experience and allows us to quickly apply solutions and services to meet our customer’s automation challenges head-on. Our strategic partnership with Emerson and other leading solution providers empowers us to connect our customers with world-class technology, exceptional technical expertise, and comprehensive lifecycle services. As an Emerson Impact Partner, we serve as the local, dedicated point of contact for sales, service, and applied engineering for Emerson's automation solutions business. What sets us apart is our unique employee ownership model, which fosters a culture of stability and continuity. This model enables us to retain our intellectual capital and uphold a highly skilled and competent workforce. At Spartan Controls, our team members are driven by a customer-focused and entrepreneurial spirit. They have invested in their skills, training, and development to ensure that they deliver the utmost level of service. Within our organization, those who thrive exhibit a strong team-oriented mindset and a dedicated work ethic, consistently going above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,292
- Reported office locations
- 305 - 27 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2A 7V2, CA
- 8403 - 51 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5L9, CA
- 7500 Winston Street, Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 4X5, CA
- 475 Maxwell Crescent, Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 5X9, CA
- 206B, 2750 Faithful Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 6M6, CA
- 11419 98 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 5S5, CA
- 985 Memorial Dr, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9K 0K4, CA
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- 200 South Service Road SK-39, Midale, Saskatchewan SOC 1SO, CA
- #4 556 N Nechako Road, Prince George, British Columbia V2K 1A1, CA
- #132, 4152 - 27 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y7J8, CA
- 8080 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C2Y3, CA
- Business categories
- Biomass Energy
- Oil and Gas
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- Spartan Controls Ltd.
- Spartan Controls
- Specialties
- Plant Automation
- Valves & Actuation
- Rotating and Reciprocating Machinery
- Fire & Safety
- SCADA
- Environmental Solutions
- Wireless Automation
- Digital Transformation
- GHG Emissions Reduction
- Combustion Management
- and Measurement Instrumentation
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Spartan Controls is the leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement and process control technology and solutions in Western Canada. For over 60 years, Spartan has provided customers with high performance automation solutions, industry expertise, lifecycle support, and technical training – delivering value our customers want. Our automation solutions are used in all process industries including…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1963 |
| Specialties | Plant AutomationValves & ActuationRotating and Reciprocating MachineryFire & SafetySCADAEnvironmental SolutionsWireless AutomationDigital TransformationGHG Emissions ReductionCombustion Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. 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.
Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.
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.
Summary
We are recruiting for an Advanced Process Control (APC) Specialist/Engineer for our either our Edmonton or Calgary office. In this role, you will be responsible for participating in the entire life cycle of process control optimization projects, including: executing feasibility studies, process analysis, data analytics, business case development, advanced application development, alarm lifecycle management, solution engineering, implementation, site commissioning, and on-going solution support to ensure sustainability of business results and value. The APC Specialist/Engineer will demonstrate value by supplying process control solutions that are robust and deliver quantifiable business results to our customers. This position reports to the Manager, Advanced Process Control Services.
Role and Responsibilities
As a key element of our Process Systems & Software team, you will improve customer operational reliability and performance through advanced process control technologies, industry expertise, and control engineering best practices.
Advanced Control & Process Optimization
- Design and implement APC solutions utilizing platforms like Emerson DeltaV and AspenTech DMC.
- Design and deploy advanced regulatory control strategies.Conduct process reliability and control performance studies.
- Communicate with engineers and operators to understand customer operations, opportunities, and limitations.Perform regulatory control assessments, loop tuning, and variability reduction analysis.
- Identify and prioritize optimization opportunities.
- Quantify costs and projected benefits to estimate a return on investment.
- Analyze historical data to identify patterns, bottlenecks, and equipment issues.
System Design & Configuration
- Configure and integrate control systems, including DeltaV, PLCs, HMIs, OPC, and historians.
- Develop HMI graphics and operator interfaces.
- Build dynamic process simulations for testing and operator training (OTS).
Testing, Commissioning & Deployment
- Develop test plans and execute internal and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
- Lead site commissioning activities including loop tuning, bump testing, and controller deployment.
- Safely implement and commission MPC applications.
- Participate in customer reviews (e.g., HAZOPs).
Support, Troubleshooting & Training
- Review control system logic, engineering documentation, and process data to troubleshoot advanced applications.
- Interview stakeholders to understand operational issues.
- Support plant start-ups, shutdowns, and ongoing operations.
- Deliver technical and operator training on implemented solutions.
- Provide technical expertise to customers and internal sales teams.
Alarm Management
- Design and support alarm management programs (ISA 18.2).
- Conduct alarm assessments, rationalization, and KPI tracking.
- Maintain alarm management systems and implement continuous improvement practices.
Qualifications and Skills
- Undergraduate Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering
- SAP experience considered an asset
- Experience with DCS system and knowledge in process control/APC will be an asset
- Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence tools will be an asset
- Exceptional communication skills and customer service practices
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Entrepreneurial work ethic
- Willing to travel; valid Class 5 driver license required
- This position has been deemed as Safety Sensitive – successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test
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 29, 2026 (11:59 pm MT)
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Requisition ID: 1919
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