Co-op/Intern Student - Automation Systems Administrator, 12 Months (January 2027)

Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement, control solutions and data management, for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. 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.

Spartan 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.

Our 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.

Summary

We are currently recruiting for an Automation Systems Administrator Co-op Student for a 12-month term with our Control Systems Lifecycle Services Team in Edmonton. Reporting to the Manager, Lifecycle Services, you will work within the systems team to provide support to several Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and System Integration solutions. Core duties may include control system software installation and integration, compute and networking infrastructure design and setup, staging area infrastructure maintenance, and Software/Hardware Acceptance Testing.

Role and Responsibilities

To assist with the following (training provided):

• Control system hardware/software staging, setup, and acceptance testing
• Building/configuring systems in adherence to cybersecurity best practices
• Interfacing IIoT products (PLCs, DCS, protocol converters, sensors)
• Stage and configure OT networking infrastructure
• Assist with the creation of documentation for client use
• Process work orders to support internal users of staging assets
• Support maintenance and build-out of internal technical content management system

Successful OutcomesWhen the co-op term is complete, the candidate will have completed:

• Internal project or initiative that adds value to the Control Systems Lifecycle Services team such as:
  • Build-out of technical labs and training material for technician skills development
  • Configuration of staging area management systems and processes
• Obtain Foundational skills in the programming and configuration of DeltaV systems
• Obtain Fundamental skills in the administration and setup of DeltaV systems

Qualifications and Skills

• Current student in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering; or Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering Technology
• Solid technical problem-solving skills with innate curiosity to learn novel technology
• Proficiency of Windows Operating Systems and Virtualization technologies, with Linux familiarity being an asset
• Experience with IIoT solutions, specifically DeltaV is an asset
• Customer service experience/skills are an asset
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Collaborative team player
• Detail oriented
• Entrepreneurial work ethic
• Willingness to travel: Travel to customer sites under mentor supervision may be encouraged and/or required, with most of the term taking place in a Spartan Controls office
• This position has been deemed as Safety Sensitive – successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test.

Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.

Close Date: Sunday November 29, 2026 (11:59 pm MT)

Requisition ID: 1947