AWC specializes in providing integrated water, wastewater treatment plants and many other specialized industrial packaged solutions. We offer clients advanced in-house engineering & design with 3D modeling, piloting, fabrication and machining, in-house control panel shop, and a full range of field services, allowing us to provide turn-key solutions.

As our company expands, we are seeking qualified persons in filling an intermediate position in our Controls / Automation Division. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a level of technical experience in industrial control systems, and hands-on experience.

Duties and responsibilities

Participate in the development of industrial control systems from concept through commissioning, including PLCs, HMIs, networking, and field instrumentation

Review and interpret customer requirements and develop automation solutions to meet project objectives

Evaluating I&C; documentation - Control Narrative, RATS List, Cause and Effect Diagram, Serial Interface Lists

Design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot multiple-loop process control systems using PID and advanced control strategies

Develop and implement sequence-based control logic from Process Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and P&IDs;

Develop software using AWC PLC and HMI standards, templates, and reusable software / function block libraries,

PLC programming and calibration of field devices

Develops intuitive HMI display graphics and configurations

Develop intuitive SCADA / RTU applications including historian / trending and reporting.

Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA

Supports internal Factory Acceptance Testing prior to equipment shipment to site





Supports field commissioning and operations of complete water and wastewater systems

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues associated with PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems during commissioning and plant operations.

Prepare and maintain automation documentation including software design, test records, commissioning notes, and redline markups

Field support will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel (less than 25% of their time)

Communicates with internal/external key stakeholders (e.g., engineering, fabrication, CAD, consultants, suppliers) to identify and resolve issues pro-actively

Delivers exceptional service to clients and on-site partners (e.g., General Contractors, end users)

Provide remote technical support for clients and site operators

Provide mentorship to junior staff

Awareness of industrial cybersecurity best practices when designing and implementing control systems

Requirements

5-10 years of experience

Experience in water/wastewater treatment plants, as well as a variety of other turnkey industrial process packages will be an asset

Post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation

Demonstrate experience in developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications and supporting industrial control systems through commissioning

Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and FactoryTalk View Studio, is preferred





Experience with Siemens, CodeSys and/or Schneider automation platforms would be considered an asset

Experience and/or knowledge with SCADA, various VFDs, industrial communications networks

Experience with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA

Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in delivering high quality results

Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, and customer service skills

Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail

Ability to work independently and within a team

Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills

Interest in continuous learning

Benefits

Industry-Leading Compensation – AWC offers competitive, industry-leading compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance. Each role includes a base salary, bonus plan, extended health benefits, and participation in our Group RRSP program.

Employee Recognition & Team Culture – We believe great work deserves to be celebrated. AWC has a strong employee recognition program that regularly acknowledges individual and team achievements. We also foster a welcoming, social workplace with regular team events and opportunities to connect and have fun together.

Workplace Amenities – Our staff rooms are fully stocked with complimentary snacks and refreshments, helping keep energy levels high throughout the day.

Professional & Personal Development – AWC is deeply committed to lifelong learning and growth. We actively support employees in reaching their full potential through professional development opportunities, support for further education, and subsidies for fitness and wellness programs.

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📌 Intermediate Industrial Process and Automation Control Specialist (Alberta)
🏢 AWC Water Solutions
📍 Alberta