Posted 2 months ago
Programmer - Schneider Electric PLC
@ Control Tech
Grande Prairie, AB · Calgary, AB · Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Overview
Control Tech is hiring a Schneider Electric PLC Programmer to design, program, configure, test, commission and support industrial automation systems for clients. The work centres on Schneider Electric PLC platforms and HMI/SCADA systems, requires travel to client sites, and needs at least 5 years of automation experience with 3 years programming Schneider PLCs.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Schneider Electric PLC control systems
- Build HMI and SCADA applications
- Configure PLC communications and industrial networks
- Commission, start up and troubleshoot control systems
- Produce project documentation and as-built records
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in an automation or engineering technology field
- 5+ years industrial automation, 3+ years Schneider PLC programming
- Experience with EcoStruxure, Modicon PLCs and SCADA platforms
- Ability to travel to client sites
- Standard First Aid/CPR and H2S Alive
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid/CPR with AED, H2S Alive |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering |
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Control Tech
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Full company description
Control Tech is a leading Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation solutions provider operating throughout Canada and the US. We pride ourselves on being a people-first company, with a talented and diverse team recognized for delivering exceptional customer service.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,186
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 196
- Reported office locations
- 11001 78 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2J7, CA
- 209 1A AVE, Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0, CA
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- UNIT 112- 11870 88 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, Fort Saskatchewan AB T8L 0K1 , CA
- 570, 639 5TH AVE SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0M9 , CA
- 207 State Route 29 N, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, US
- Business categories
- Construction
- Electronics
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Industrial
- Other recorded names
- Control Tech
- Specialties
- Instrumentation
- Automation
- Electrical
- LGR Testing
- Construction
- Renewable Energy
- Maintenance
- and Fabrication
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Control Tech is a leading Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation solutions provider operating throughout Canada and the US. We pride ourselves on being a people-first company, with a talented and diverse team recognized for delivering exceptional customer service.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Grande Prairie, AB |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | InstrumentationAutomationElectricalLGR TestingConstructionRenewable EnergyMaintenance and Fabrication |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
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Job Brief:
The Schneider Electric PLC Programmer provides technical expertise in the design, configuration, programming, testing, commissioning, and support of industrial automation systems for a variety of clients. This role is primarily focused on Schneider Electric PLC platforms, HMI/SCADA systems, and associated industrial control technologies.
The successful candidate will support projects through all phases including design, development, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and ongoing operational support.
The Schneider Electric PLC Programmer works closely with clients, engineers, project managers, operations personnel, and field technicians to develop reliable, efficient, and maintainable automation solutions for industrial facilities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, program, configure, and maintain Schneider Electric PLC control systems.
- Design and implement control strategies utilizing EcoStruxure Control Expert (Unity Pro) and EcoStruxure Machine Expert platforms.
- Develop and configure HMI and SCADA applications using Schneider Electric and third-party visualization software.
- Configure PLC communications, industrial networks, and remote I/O systems.
- Develop functional design specifications, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, and detailed software documentation.
- Perform software testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities.
- Troubleshoot and optimize existing PLC and SCADA systems to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Integrate PLC systems with VFDs, analyzers, instrumentation, safety systems, and third-party equipment.
- Support modernization and migration projects involving legacy control systems.
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks including Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP, and other industrial protocols.
- Generate and maintain complete project documentation, including system architectures, control narratives, operating procedures, and as-built documentation.
- Provide technical support during project execution, startup, and ongoing operational activities.
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, and execution activities.
- Participate and comply with company safety programs and company policies.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial automation experience with at least 3 years programming Schneider Electric PLC systems.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert (Unity Pro)
- EcoStruxure Machine Expert
- Modicon M340, M580, Quantum, and Premium PLC platforms
- Schneider Electric HMI Systems
- SCADA Platforms (AVEVA System Platform, Citect SCADA, Ignition, or Wonderware)
- Modbus TCP/IP and Modbus RTU communications
- Industrial Ethernet Networks
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Remote I/O Systems
- Experience developing and implementing PLC-based process control strategies.
- Strong understanding of process control fundamentals including PID control, sequencing logic, alarming, motor control, and process optimization.
- Experience interpreting:
- P&IDs
- Electrical Drawings
- Loop Drawings
- Control Narratives
- Cause and Effect Matrices
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and operational troubleshooting activities.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to travel to client sites as required.
- Experience with Honeywell Experion, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens PCS7/TIA Portal, Emerson DeltaV, or ABB control systems considered an asset.
- Familiarity with Cybersecurity Standards for Industrial Control Systems is considered an asset.
- Standard First Aid/CPR with AED, H2S Alive.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles).
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