Summer Student (Engineering Technology) - Automation Specialist - Machinery Performance (4 months)

Summary

We are recruiting for an Engineering Technology student to work in an Automation Specialist Summer Student role with our Machinery Performance and Systems, Software & Solutions Teams in Calgary.Reporting to the Manager, Operations, you will work within a project team to apply automation knowledge and experience in configuration, system design, application development, commissioning, system testing and start-up on new and existing integrated solutions within our Machinery Performance and Process Systems and Software business units.

Role and Responsibilities

To assist with the following (training provided) :

• Technical application and implementation of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) : configuration of input / output signals, control logic configuration, creation of Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens
• Documentation of control strategies and configuration
• Troubleshoot code / configuration to improve, modify, add and fix
• Conduct internal and external Hardware and Software Acceptance Testing
• Assist team in providing technical support during system shutdown and start-up activities
• Assist team in maintaining development / test equipment
• Assist team with project initiatives (process improvements, tool / application development, etc.)

Qualifications and Skills

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. As part our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and those candidates selected for the next steps in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.

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 : January 18, 2026 (11 : 59 pm MST) Requisition ID : 1717