Control Tech

Control Tech

·13 days ago

Programmer - emerson deltav

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Location

onsite, Calgary, AB, Canada

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Senior (5+ years)

Required skills

Emerson DeltaVDCS ConfigurationControl Strategy DevelopmentFactory Acceptance TestingSite Acceptance TestingCommissioningProcess ControlPID ControlBatch ProcessingAlarm ManagementModbusOPCHARTInstrumentationTroubleshootingTechnical Documentation

Job Description

Job Brief:

The DeltaV Programmer provides technical expertise in the design, configuration, programming, testing, commissioning, and support of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for industrial clients. This role is primarily focused on Emerson DeltaV environments and associated control systems. The successful candidate will support projects throughout all phases, including design, development, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and ongoing operational support.

The DeltaV Programmer works closely with clients, engineers, project managers, operations personnel, and field technicians to develop reliable, efficient, and maintainable process control solutions for industrial facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop, configure, and maintain Emerson DeltaV control strategies and system architecture.
  • Design and implement continuous, batch, sequential, and advanced process control applications within the DeltaV environment.
  • Configure DeltaV controllers, I/O subsystems, workstations, servers, and network infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain DeltaV operator graphics, alarm management strategies, trends, event chronologies, and historian integrations.
  • Create and implement control narratives, functional design specifications, cause-and-effect matrices, and batch documentation.
  • Perform DCS software testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize existing DeltaV systems to improve reliability, safety, and process performance.
  • Configure and integrate third-party PLCs, analyzers, package equipment, SIS systems, and field instrumentation.
  • Support migration projects involving legacy control systems and DeltaV upgrades.
  • Assist with cybersecurity implementation and industrial network architecture development.
  • Generate and maintain complete project documentation, including operating procedures, architecture drawings, and as-built documentation.
  • Provide technical support to operations and maintenance personnel during startups and routine facility operations.
  • Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, and execution activities.
  • Participate and comply with company safety programs and company policies.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

  • Diploma or degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of industrial automation experience with at least 3 years working directly with Emerson DeltaV systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with: Emerson DeltaV DCS, DeltaV Explorer, Control Studio, DeltaV Operate, DeltaV Live, Batch Executive, DeltaV Continuous Historian, DeltaV Diagnostics, Smart Wireless Integration, Electronic Marshalling, CHARMs I/O.
  • Experience developing and implementing DCS control strategies.
  • Strong understanding of process control fundamentals, including: PID Control Loops, Cascade and Ratio Control, Sequential Logic, Batch Processing, Alarm Rationalization, Process Optimization.
  • Experience interpreting: P&IDs, Electrical Drawings, Loop Drawings, Instrument Indexes, Control Narratives, Cause and Effect Matrices, Functional Design Specifications.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and operational troubleshooting activities.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols, including: Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, OPC DA/UA, Ethernet/IP, Foundation Fieldbus, HART Communications.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent English speaking and technical writing abilities.
  • Ability to travel to client sites as required.
  • Experience with Honeywell Experion, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens PCS7/TIA Portal, or ABB 800xA systems considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with ISA-88, ISA-95, ISA-18.2, and IEC 62443 standards considered an asset.
  • Standard First Aid/CPR with AED and H2S Alive.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles).
  • Completion of a criminal background check, with results assessed based on relevance to the position.

Self-Management Behaviors (expected of all employees in the Control Tech family):

  • Self-Awareness: Recognizes impact on others, knows strengths and limitations, sense of self-worth and confidence.
  • Self-Control: Disruptive emotions and impulses are in check, maintains consistency with core values.
  • Maintains Motivation: Strives to learn, to improve and to be successful.
  • Listening and Speaking Respectfully: Listens generously - clarifies meaning and intent, speaks straight and respectfully.
  • Collaborator: Works effectively on teams with a wide variety of people, resolves conflict directly and productively, contributes to the success of others.

Leadership Behaviors (expected of Leaders at all levels in Control Tech):

  • Create Clear Direction: Creates a clear path forward with a drive to win and focus on results, champion’s the Mission, Vision and Brand of Control Tech. Engages and communicates with all employees what is the direction of the company and how their actions contribute.
  • Coach: Defines roles and goals for all team members, measures and manages results, delivers feedback that enforces productive behavior and builds on successes.
  • Model: Demonstrates the behaviors and attitudes required for success, prioritizes time to focus on high value activities, learns continuously and creates this condition for their team.
  • Sponsor: Creates a productive and positive work environment, empowers staff through delegation and support.
  • Partner: Delivers on and manages promises to co-workers and employees, appropriately involves others in decision making that affects them.

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