Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions 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 Engineer, Projects (Instrumentation and Controls) for our Combustion Management and Industry Applications Centre of Excellence (CoE) Project team, based out of Calgary. Reporting to the Manager, Combustion Management and CoE Operations, the successful candidate will be a key member of our S3 project team, participating in the entire life cycle of projects, from initial system audit, new control system design (hardware, software, control narrative, cause & effect / shutdown keys, etc.), FAT/i-FAT, and site commissioning and start-up (C&SU).

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• B.SC. in chemical engineering, or electrical engineering (emphasis on instrumentation and controls)
• Licensed by APEGA to practice engineering in Alberta.
• Minimum 3 years of experience sizing and selecting instrumentation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience generating controls engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of processes, including combustion, pipelines, gas plants, oil production, Oil Sands, and mining
• Knowledge of CSA B149.3 is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 principles when designing safety instrumented functions (SIFs) within the BMS
• Experience in burner management system (BMS) design is considered an asset.
• Ability to read control panel schematics and troubleshoot wiring issues.
• Aptitude for prioritizing multiple tasks and managing multiple assignments.
• Ability to identify the problem, effectively use resources, generate alternatives, choose and implement solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills and customer service experience and practices
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Willingness to travel; valid Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Entrepreneurial work ethic.
  Spartan is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment alcohol & 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.
  As part our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.
  Close Date: September 15, 2025 (11:59 pm MST)

• Select and specify process instrumentation, such as:
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• Control valves, pressure regulators, relief valves, isolation valves and gauges

• Switches and Transmitters
• Electric and Pneumatic actuators
• Control hardware
• Flame scanners
• Buyout instrumentation
• Generate instrument datasheets, including information regarding sizing, specifications, product and material selections, and accessories.
• Develop instrument and equipment index.
• Generate controls engineering documentation: control narratives, shutdown keys, cause and effect charts, SAMA diagrams, state transition diagrams, and alarm & trip setpoint lists.
• Generate test procedures for FAT, SAT, and commissioning.
• Support IVT/FAT and site commissioning.
• Interpret and apply CSA B149.3 clauses to the combustion control system, especially for fuel trains, interlocks, purge, ignition, and shutdown sequences.
• Review and Authenticate final Professional Work Products, including instrument datasheets, sizing calculations, controls engineering documentation, and technical reports.
• Review and redline P&IDs, PFDs
• Support internal and external customers with equipment and process knowledge.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, process, and safety teams to align control system design with customer requirements.
• Participate in hazard reviews (HAZOP/LOPA) to confirm safety layers are adequate.
• Ensure compliance of instrumentation with applicable codes (eg: CSA B149, CSA C22 and ASME Section I, IV, VIII)
• Participate in our 7/24 on call rotation.
• Provide technical support for Sales Teams