Posted 18 months ago
Senior Automation & Controls Specialist
@ JPI Solutions
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
JPI Solutions is hiring a Senior Automation & Controls Specialist to lead PLC and DCS programming projects, design automation systems for proposals, and maintain customer control systems. The role requires 10 years of industry experience, a relevant engineering degree or technologist diploma, and a valid driver's licence. Flexible hours and the option to work from home are offered.
Responsibilities:
- Lead PLC and DCS programming projects
- Architect and design automation systems for proposals and quotes
- Maintain and enhance customer control systems
- Identify customer needs and build cost estimates and quotations
- Write procedures, test documents and wiki articles
Requirements summary:
- 10 years of industry experience
- Engineering degree or technologist diploma in electrical, process or computer science
- At least three major PLC or DCS projects
- Experience with Schneider Electric, Rockwell or SCADA platforms preferred
- Valid driver's licence
- Fluent in English and a Canadian resident, Saskatchewan residents preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2025-05-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering, Process engineering, Computer science, Application engineering, Instrumentation technology |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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JPI Solutions
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Join JPI Solutions – Pioneers in Automation and Software Solutions
At JPI Solutions, we're committed to empowering businesses to achieve their highest potential through cutting-edge automated systems and innovative software solutions. We're looking for a Senior Automation & Controls Specialist who shares our passion for technology, innovation, and excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
- 10 years of industry experience.
- Fluent in English and a Canadian Resident. Preference given for Saskatchewan Residents.
- Degree in Electrical, Process, or Computer Science/Application Engineering; or Instrumentation Technologist Diploma; or Electrical Technologist Diploma;
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Schneider Electric software such as EcoStruxture Control Expert, Foxboro or System Platform (WonderWare). Additional knowledge in platforms such as Ignition, Geo SCADA, VT SCADA, Rockwell Products such as Factory Talk, Studio 5000, RsLogix 5000 and various communication protocols would be an asset.
- Experience the minimum of 3 major projects in PLC or DCS system design, commissioning, startup.
- Experienced in collaborating and interacting with customers.
- Valid Driver's License.
Your Role
- Lead execution on high-quality, efficient programming projects, collaborating with our team to deliver exceptional solutions to our customers.
- Architect and design innovative automation systems for proposals and quotes.
- Maintain and enhance customer control systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Identify customers’ needs, build cost estimates and quotations.
- Contribute to JPI's knowledge base – write procedures, test documents, and informative articles for our internal wiki.
- Continuously advance through paid and free training opportunities provided by JPI Solutions.
- Help JPI advance into Digital Transformation, Industry4.0, and IIoT in energy, mining, petrochemical, and manufacturing.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunities.
- Flexible work hours with the option to work from home.
- Excellent dental and health benefits.
- A collaborative, innovative, high-performing, and always learning culture.
Apply Now
- Apply today at https://www.jpisolutions.ca/apply/
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