Maderra Personnel is seeking an experienced Lead Automation Specialist with extensive hands-on experience in Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS). This position will provide technical leadership and automation support across a variety of projects and may be performed in both remote and site-based environments depending on project requirements. Position would be located in Western & Eastern Canada.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading automation activities, providing technical direction to project teams, supporting clients, and ensuring automation deliverables are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Regular site travel will be required to support ongoing projects, including commissioning, troubleshooting, testing, and other field activities.

Maderra provides project management, project services, engineering, technical and personnel services to the Energy, Resource, and Commercial sectors. We are a progressive, people-powered, and energetic company, and our vision is that each member of the Maderra Team is empowered to control the success of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for automation and control system activities across multiple projects.
• Design, develop, configure, and implement automation solutions using Emerson DeltaV DCS platforms.
• Develop and modify control modules, batch strategies, graphics, alarms, historian configurations, and operator interfaces within DeltaV systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolve issues related to DCS hardware, software, controllers, networks, and field communications.
• Support DeltaV system upgrades, migrations, expansions, and lifecycle management activities.
• Conduct system testing, validation, loop checks, and commissioning activities for automation systems.
• Participate in and/or facilitate HAT, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Review and interpret engineering documentation including control narratives, shutdown keys, cause & effect matrices, P&IDs, alarm lists, and wiring drawings.
• Configure and maintain DeltaV Continuous Historian, Batch Executive, and system security functions as required.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior automation personnel and project team members.
• Coordinate automation activities with engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and client teams.
• Support project planning, execution, scheduling, and identification of automation-related risks and deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical input on automation and control system decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to system configurations, backups, modifications, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, cybersecurity requirements, and industry safety regulations.
• Travel to client sites as required to support ongoing projects, commissioning, troubleshooting, testing, and field activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with Emerson DeltaV DCS systems in industrial or process control environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Demonstrated experience taking a lead role on automation projects and providing technical direction to others.
• Experience with DeltaV controllers, workstations, virtual environments, and system architecture.
• Experience with DeltaV Live, Batch, SIS, or AMS Device Manager is considered an asset.
• Strong drawing review experience including Control Narratives, Shutdown Keys, Alarm Lists, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Experience participating in and/or facilitating HAT, FAT, and SAT activities.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, and Foundation Fieldbus.
• Experience with control system networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong understanding of process control principles, instrumentation, and alarm management.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead and coordinate automation activities while working independently.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in both remote and site-based project environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites and work rotational site schedules as required by project demands.

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

Remote, with site travel required to support ongoing projects.