Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually
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

Solid 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.

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📌 Programmer - Emerson DeltaV (Alberta)
🏢 Control Tech
📍 Alberta