Application Specialist

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 recruiting for an **Application Specialist** for our Measurement Instrumentation and/or Isolation Valve & Actuation team, based in Calgary. Reporting to the Manager, Application Specialists, you will be handling customer inquiries and requests directly, solving customers valve and actuation challenges through sizing and selection of appropriate equipment, and evaluating opportunities where additional Spartan solutions may add value. **Role and Responsibilities**: - Collaborate with customers to develop and propose innovative technical valve solutions for the process industries and projects throughout Western Canada including Power, Municipal, Chemical, Food & Beverage, and Oil & Gas Industries - Produce quotations, bid proposals, document packages, and order control equipment with regular customer communication and follow-up - Monitor and maintain awareness of product line modifications and technical specifications - Build strong and lasting Customer relationships through strong collaboration while providing an exceptional Customer experience - Support customers with maintenance and servicing of existing Valve & Actuation products and/or Measurement devices, proposing replacements or adjustments when needed - Build and maintain strong internal working relationships within Spartan and our Principals, recognizing individual’s unique skill sets and contributions - Presentation development and delivery - Support formal and informal customer & internal training **Qualifications and Skills**: - Engineering Degree/Technologist Diploma, or equivalent - 3-5 years industry experience an asset - Willingness to learn architectures and technical specifications - Accountability for customer relationships/satisfaction - Exposure to a Sales and/or Marketing environment would be an asset - Cooperative nature, ability to see the big picture and manage individual vs team/business goals - Ability to multi-task, focus on objectives and modify your schedule in a dynamic environment - Proficient in Word, Excel and other MS Office Tools - Technical writing experience an asset - Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skill set - Manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic work environment - Comfortable working proactively in a highly motivated, innovative team environment - Embrace change; this is a fast paced, ever evolving area of our overall Spartan business - Detail and solutions driven - Technical problem solver with cautious creativity - Competitive, sales oriented (wants to "win" attitude) - Entrepreneurial work ethic Close Date: July 31, 2025 (11:59 pm MST) Requisition ID: 1560 IND123