About the role#
Spartan Controls is looking for an Automation Specialist co-op student for an 8 or 12 month term starting in January 2027. You will join our Burnaby team as part of a Distributed Control System project group. Reporting to the Manager of Projects and Lifecycle Services, you will work alongside experienced specialists to gain hands-on technical experience. This is a paid, full-time, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Set up and stage control-system hardware.
- Review design inputs and prepare project documentation, test records, and progress reports.
- Support DeltaV control-strategy configuration, automation-logic development, and testing.
- Develop and test Human-Machine Interface (HMI) graphics.
- Assist the hardware design team with control-panel design, electrical drawings, and AutoCAD updates.
- Participate in project kickoff meetings, design reviews, and team planning sessions.
- Troubleshoot hardware, configuration, and communication issues.
- Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning preparation.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, and customer teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Apply industry standards, cybersecurity practices, and safe work procedures.
- Present your completed work, lessons learned, and improvement ideas to the project team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an engineering or engineering technology program, with a preference for Electrical, Systems, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Proficiency in MS Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Working knowledge of Process Control hardware and software.
- Solid technical problem-solving skills, strong communication, and time management abilities.
- Excellent office organizational and operational skills.
- A detail-oriented and entrepreneurial work ethic.
- A collaborative team-player mindset.
- Experience with DeltaV hardware or software is an asset.
- 3D CAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated customer service and sales skills in an industrial environment is an asset.
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnaby, British Columbia.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- This position is safety sensitive, and successful candidates must pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test.
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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