Instrumentation & Controls Specialist

WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Instrumentation & Controls Specialist to join our Waste & Wastewater team located at our Yukon, Alberta, or Manitoba offices. Reporting to the Instrumentation and Controls Manager, the successful candidate will be required to have knowledge and experience in programming, installation, testing of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), development, deployment and servicing of Supervisory Control and Data Aquation (SCADA) Systems, development, and deployment of Human Machine Interface’s (HMI). The incumbent will also be responsible for proving remote and if required, onsite commissioning and service work in the water and wastewater sector.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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A day in the life:

•              Programming, Commissioning and servicing various PLC’s, HMI’s and SCADA Systems

•              Control Panel Design and Shop Drawing procurement.

•              Networking design and configuration for OT networks.

•              Ensures design proposals meet customer needs and monitors implementation for technical correctness.

•              Interpret electrical, instrumentation and control system drawings.

•              Provide support and guidance to Junior I&C Specialists.

•              Perform tasks as directed by Project Managers.

•              Provide daily records of tasks performed.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

•              Post-secondary education in Electrical Technology or Engineering, or related field.

•              10 or more years of experience

•              Experience with PLC programming in Rockwell Automation and Schnider Electric PLCs would be an asset.

•              Experience in SCADA development and deployment in Ignition, VTSCADA, iFix, Wonderware, ClearSCADA (Geo SCADA Expert) would be an asset.

•              Strong customer service orientation.

•              Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

•              Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.

•              Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

•              Highly self-motivated and directed.

•              Keen attention to detail.

•              Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

•              Must have valid Class “G” Driver’s License and be capable of travelling.

•              Must sign Company’s standard confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements.

•              Must be health and safety conscious