We are currently recruiting for a Control System Networking Specialist for our Control Systems Lifecycle Services Team. The successful candidate can be based in Edmonton or Calgary. In this role you will be working within the Project Engineering and Services teams throughout the lifecycle of small and large scale automation systems. Your work will be performed both in the office and at customer sites, applying network and systems knowledge in order to design, implement, test, deliver, integrate, commission, optimize, and support Emerson Process Control Systems in new and existing integrated solutions. The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Control Systems Lifecycle Care.
This role requires flexibility through working rotations at other Spartan locations and at customer sites to support Engineering, Commissioning, and Planned Support Services through the lifecycle of the automation system.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical application and implementation of Emerson Process Management DeltaV Systems (DeltaV and DeltaV SIS) solutions to customers and maintain awareness of their technical requirements
- System Design
- Work with customer’s process and electrical engineers to define functional requirements
- Design System Architecture, Network Architecture, 3rd Party Interfaces, Backup & Recovery Solutions, Cybersecurity Solutions and Remote Access Solutions
- Work with the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) department to produce drawings
- System Configuration
- Switch and Firewall Configuration
- Setup of Virtualization Hardware/Software
- Implementation of Backup & Recovery Solutions
- Implementation of Cybersecurity Solutions
- Implementation of Remote Access Solutions
- Internal Verification and Factory Acceptance Testing
- Conduct Internal Hardware and Software Acceptance Testing
- Conduct Factory Hardware and Software Acceptance Testing with customers
- Support System Integration Functional Testing (SIFT)
- Site Acceptance Testing with customers
- Plant Commissioning at customer Sites:
- Network Setup
- 3rd Party Interface Checks
- Integration with business systems (Plant Information / Manufacturing Execution / Maintenance Management / Asset Management Systems)
- Troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Provide planned services to customers
- Backups
- Upgrades
- Integrations
- Migrations
- Optimizations
- System expansions
- Cybersecurity Assessments
- Provide technical support during system shutdown and start-up activities
- Provide technical support for sales teams as required
- Provide input into improvement of current engineering and service processes and practices
- Participate on 7/24 phone support rotation (approx. 1 x 1-week rotations per year)
- Travel and shift rotations are required
Qualifications and Skills:
- Network Engineering Technology Diploma or Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology (emphasis on Network Management Major)
- Training will be provided; however, related process control system experience would be an asset
- Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V
- Strong technical/computer background
- Strong technical writing skills
- Passion to be on the bleeding edge of technology
- Exceptional communication skills and customer service practices
- Successfully manage multiple priorities and assignments
- Work independently and within a team environment
- Entrepreneurial work ethic
- Willingness 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
The training provided for this opportunity will consist of formal training, mentoring, and partnering with Project Engineers and Control Systems Specialists.
This is a unique career-building opportunity for individuals who want to work with a leading automation supplier, providing solutions based on leading edge, industry recognized technologies in some of the largest control system installations in the world. This position will provide an opportunity to gain experience in the lifecycle of an automation system from design through application, implementation and ongoing service and support with the guidance and support of a highly qualified team.
Closing Date: Sunday January 15, 2023 @ 11:59PM MST
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