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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.\nSpartan 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.\nOur 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.\nSummary\nWe 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.\nRole and Responsibilities\nAs 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.\nAdvanced Control & Process Optimization\nDesign and implement APC solutions utilizing platforms like Emerson DeltaV and AspenTech DMC.\nDesign and deploy advanced regulatory control strategies.Conduct process reliability and control performance studies.\nCommunicate with engineers and operators to understand customer operations, opportunities, and limitations.Perform regulatory control assessments, loop tuning, and variability reduction analysis.\nIdentify and prioritize optimization opportunities.\nQuantify costs and projected benefits to estimate a return on investment.\nAnalyze historical data to identify patterns, bottlenecks, and equipment issues.\nSystem Design & Configuration\nConfigure and integrate control systems, including DeltaV, PLCs, HMIs, OPC, and historians.\nDevelop HMI graphics and operator interfaces.\nBuild dynamic process simulations for testing and operator training (OTS).\nTesting, Commissioning & Deployment\nDevelop test plans and execute internal and factory acceptance testing (FAT).\nLead site commissioning activities including loop tuning, bump testing, and controller deployment.\nSafely implement and commission MPC applications.\nParticipate in customer reviews (e.g., HAZOPs).\nSupport, Troubleshooting & Training\nReview control system logic, engineering documentation, and process data to troubleshoot advanced applications.\nInterview stakeholders to understand operational issues.\nSupport plant start-ups, shutdowns, and ongoing operations.\nDeliver technical and operator training on implemented solutions.\nProvide technical expertise to customers and internal sales teams.\nAlarm Management\nDesign and support alarm management programs (ISA 18.2).\nConduct alarm assessments, rationalization, and KPI tracking.\nMaintain alarm management systems and implement continuous improvement practices.\nQualifications and Skills\nUndergraduate Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering\nSAP experience considered an asset\nExperience with DCS system and knowledge in process control/APC will be an asset\nExperience with machine learning and artificial intelligence tools will be an asset\nExceptional communication skills and customer service practices\nAbility to work independently and within a team environment\nEntrepreneurial work ethic\nWilling to travel; valid Class 5 driver license required\nThis position has been deemed as Safety Sensitive - successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test\nSpartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. 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