About the role#
We are looking for an Application Specialist Co-op or Intern to join our team in Calgary. This role focuses on technical sales within our Measurement Instrumentation and Valves and Actuation teams. You will work alongside experienced specialists to learn about process control, sizing equipment, and managing customer projects. This is a 12 to 16 month position starting in May 2027.
What you'll do#
- Help the Application Specialist team create quotations and proposals for both small projects and large international ones.
- Answer incoming customer requests for technical data and pricing.
- Review process requirements and project budgets to build technical solutions.
- Use our business systems to size and select equipment for specific applications.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program for Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach.
- Excellent planning, time management, and communication skills.
- A customer-centric mindset and the ability to work well in a team.
- Dependability and an entrepreneurial work ethic.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment security background check.
- Previous customer service or sales experience in an industrial environment is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 start, 12 to 16 month duration.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Spartan Controls
Spartan Controls provides industrial automation, valves, and process control technology. Founded in 1963, the company operates across Western Canada with 14 locations. It serves sectors including oil and gas, mining, power, and pulp and paper. The organization is employee-owned and functions as an Emerson Impact Partner.
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