Automation Controls Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Summit Nanotech
Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8
Description:
Automation/Controls Engineer
Calgary, AB
Canada
About Us
Summit Nanotech is a fast-growing, venture-backed global scale-up, disrupting how the world accesses lithium for the global energy transition. Through our proprietary and sustainable Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, Summit Nanotech is conserving natural resources and optimizing operations for lithium producers in Chile and Argentina.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Summit Nanotech has been recognized as one of Canada's most investable cleantech ventures by the 2022 Foresight 50, included in the Future 50 list of Canada's fastest-growing sustainability companies, a recipient of the 2021 MaRS Women in Cleantech Challenge, and the Solar Impulse Foundation's Efficient Solutions Label.
To learn more about us, visit our website or LinkedIn.
About You
Summit Nanotech is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Lead Controls Engineer, you will work directly with a small team of controls engineers and collaborate with engineers of various disciplines to test and deploy Summit Nanotech's Direct Lithium Extraction technology.
The ideal candidate will have experience with PLC programming, SCADA development, and system start-up and commissioning in industrial environments. Applying this expertise while maintaining flexibility throughout project lifecycle is critical part of this role. Unlike established industries with well-defined processes and project scopes, deploying a novel technology requires the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, and we need a team member who will embrace the unique challenges of a startup.
The Role
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving existing PLC based control systems for our prototype and pilot systems on-site at our Calgary headquarters, as well as remotely providing support for our U.S. and South American facilities and field deployments. Additionally, you will be heavily involved in the control system design, PLC programming, SCADA development, and standardization for new prototype, pilot, and industrial scale systems.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Only successful candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.
Calgary, AB
Canada
About Us
Summit Nanotech is a fast-growing, venture-backed global scale-up, disrupting how the world accesses lithium for the global energy transition. Through our proprietary and sustainable Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, Summit Nanotech is conserving natural resources and optimizing operations for lithium producers in Chile and Argentina.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Summit Nanotech has been recognized as one of Canada's most investable cleantech ventures by the 2022 Foresight 50, included in the Future 50 list of Canada's fastest-growing sustainability companies, a recipient of the 2021 MaRS Women in Cleantech Challenge, and the Solar Impulse Foundation's Efficient Solutions Label.
To learn more about us, visit our website or LinkedIn.
About You
Summit Nanotech is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Lead Controls Engineer, you will work directly with a small team of controls engineers and collaborate with engineers of various disciplines to test and deploy Summit Nanotech's Direct Lithium Extraction technology.
The ideal candidate will have experience with PLC programming, SCADA development, and system start-up and commissioning in industrial environments. Applying this expertise while maintaining flexibility throughout project lifecycle is critical part of this role. Unlike established industries with well-defined processes and project scopes, deploying a novel technology requires the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, and we need a team member who will embrace the unique challenges of a startup.
The Role
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving existing PLC based control systems for our prototype and pilot systems on-site at our Calgary headquarters, as well as remotely providing support for our U.S. and South American facilities and field deployments. Additionally, you will be heavily involved in the control system design, PLC programming, SCADA development, and standardization for new prototype, pilot, and industrial scale systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Control System Design - Specify control system hardware/architecture and create necessary I&C documentation.
- PLC & HMI/SCADA Programming - Write PLC logic and develop HMI/SCADA systems based on requirements outlined in control narratives.
- Integration & Commissioning - Oversee installation, testing, and startup of automation systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations.
- Troubleshooting & Maintenance - Diagnose and resolve issues with control systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Safety & Compliance - Ensure control systems comply with industry standards (e.g., NFPA, IEC, OSHA, ISA).
- Collaboration - Work with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, mechanical engineers, and IT specialists.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in control system design and implementation.
- Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Codesys etc.).
- Experience with HMI/SCADA development (Ignition Vision/Perspective).
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, etc.).
- Competency with control network design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of E&IC and process documentation (electrical and control schematics, P&IDs etc).
- Familiarity with SQL database fundamentals.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.