Who We Are
As an energy service company, Noralta Technologies provides a combination of patented technology and service that supports oil and gas producers in Western Canada. We aim to fully understand the goals and obstacles our clients face, and continually innovate ways to help them improve their performance. In this way, we envision becoming outstanding partners to our clients, constantly evolving new technologies and services, and sharing in their successes.
Why Work Here
Surrounded by co-workers who are engaged in the community, our employees take pride in the work that they do and the company that they work for. The PLC Programming Manager will lead an established team of programming professionals who are respected for dedication and loyalty, and will play a key role in shaping how that team grows and delivers.
With a 31-year successful history, the company has grown up in Alberta. Noralta strives to create an atmosphere and culture that embraces work/life balance, an understanding of what our employees require to be successful, and where hard work and commitment is rewarded with advancement opportunities.
What This Role Looks Like
- Lead and mentor a team of PLC/SCADA programmers, providing technical direction, coaching, and performance oversight
- Own programming standards and best practices across new products and technology initiatives
- Provide senior-level programming expertise and control system design for small to medium sized oil and gas installations throughout Western Canada, including heavy oil applications
- Oversee and contribute to programming of SCADA products and support of these systems (Allen Bradley PLCs, SCADAPack, Bristol, ROC, Kimray)
- Oversee and contribute to programming of HMI-related products ( SCADAvantage, ClearSCADA)
- Coordinate communications (radio, cellular, etc.) and networking work across the team
- Act as a point of escalation for complex or high-priority client programming issues
- Support resource planning and scheduling for the programming team across projects
- Based in the Lloydminster office, supporting the Lloydminster area primarily. May be required to support other Alberta branches, servicing customers spread throughout Western Canada as required
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years programming in the field on Oil and Gas sites, including demonstrated experience leading or mentoring other programmers
- Direct oil and gas industry experience is required; experience with heavy oil applications is strongly preferred
- Prior team lead, supervisory, or management experience is a strong asset
- Journeyman or Apprentice Instrumentation/Electrician Technician qualifications would be an asset
- Hands-on experience with installation of control systems is an asset
- Strong customer service and communication skills, including experience representing the team with clients
- Demonstrated experience working outdoors in all climatic conditions and sometimes in remote locations
- Capable of working efficiently under pressure in a sometimes physically demanding environment, and able to support the team through the same
Personal Qualities
- Proud of the work that you and your team do
- Go the extra mile to finish what you start, and instill that standard in others
- Openly share your ideas and create space for the team to do the same
- Clear respect and support for the complementary trades
- Ability to see around the corner – taking a safe approach in everything that you do, and reinforcing that culture on the team
What We Offer
- Comprehensive company benefit plan
- Company-paid technical training and upgrading
- Use of company vehicle when required
- Company car
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule
Please Note
For your safety and the safety of everyone around you, the following will be required:
- Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing
- Criminal Background Check
- Social Media Screen
- Driver's abstract
- Two professional references
Please note: We thank you for your interest in Noralta Technologies Inc., but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $135,000.00-$145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- Oilfield PLC Programming : 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
