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Job summary

The Technical Project Coordinator manages the full lifecycle of machinery performance and reliability projects, from sales handoff to commissioning and start-up. They are responsible for coordinating engineering design, procurement, manufacturing, and field execution while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.

Job details

Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical. Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity. Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career. Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue. Summary We are recruiting for a Technical Project Coordinator with a focus on Machinery Performance (MP) and Reliability solutions within our Systems, Software & Solutions team, based in Calgary. Spartan’s MP solutions lead the industry in terms of emissions reduction and sustainability, and our Reliability solutions are a game-changer, helping our customers get the most out of their assets and avoid costly downtime. Our ideal candidate would be a 4+ year Technologist (C.E.T.) or Engineer/E.I.T with projects and field startup experience looking to get into a projects execution role You will become an industry expert in providing solutions in: Programmable Logical Controllers (PLC): REMVue and Sixnet RTU (Isagraf), DeltaV, Allen-Bradley (RS500/5000 & Studio5000), Schneider Proface HMI (GP-ProEX) and PanelView HMI (FT View Studio) Altronic Shutdown & Control Systems Ignition systems and their components Air Fuel Ratio controllers The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, in both E&C and Reliability. The Technical Project Coordinator will work with technical experts, our automation programming experts, field service, the project team and lifecycle services team, providing leadership, support, knowledge, and experience to execute and deliver solutions to our customers. This role allows the incumbent the challenge of providing engineered/manufactured products and solutions for a very fast-paced industry. Reporting to the Operations Manager – Machinery Performance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of engineering design, configuration, integration, procurement, manufacturing, commissioning, and start-up services.Role and Responsibilities Managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, functionality, and customer expectations Produce schedules, financial reports and other Project Management related documentation as required by customers Drive the lifecycle of a project from sales handoff to delivery of a quality solution, delivered to the Customer on time and on budget by: Work with the sales team to scope projects. Setup projects, manage project changes, schedule fabrication and configuration, material delivery, and invoicing milestones Interfacing with Spartan’s manufacturing shop, the configuration, and the engineering team. Field Execution coordination with the Field Service team. Influencing project stakeholders to produce results in the Customer’s best interest Set a project lifecycle schedule and have the ability to quickly change pace and re-evaluate course of action to complete steps throughout a project while meeting customer’s expected delivery timeline Maintaining accurate project financial reporting including forecasting of expected costs, identifying reasons for cost differentials from project bid to execution to completion Tactful communication skills to represent Spartan’s “Customer First” philosophy while managing project budget, schedule, and project changes Manage project documentation – kept on file and sent to customer, as required Collaborate effectively with Customers Spartan Business Unit Managers, Operations Managers, Inside and Outside Sales, Account and Territory Managers, and the execution team to deliver outstanding project outcomes. Collaborate with the operations team to set weekly priorities for the engineering design/execution team Participate in our 7/24 on call rotation Schedule and coordinate Project Execution, Delivery, Deployment, On-Site start-up and commissioning services for our E&C products and solutions ( including Fisher valves & regulators, Rosemount transmitters, vibration sensors, I2P’s, DVC’s, VFD’s, DeltaV systems) Provide telephone customer support on E&C products and solutions Build lasting relationships with Internal and external customers Qualifications and Skills Technologist diploma (Instrumentation, Electronics) (C.E.T. eligibility with ASET) or Bachelors degree in Engineering (Software / Chemical / Mechanical / Electronics / Electrical) (E.I.T or P.Eng eligibility with APEGA) Process control system design experience including analytical, PLC, DCS, pneumatic systems and pre-fabricated building systems, is considered an asset Knowledge and experience with the fabrication lifecycle of manufactured assemblies and integration of these components into a complete solution, is considered an asset Knowledge of industry regulations, standards and practices an asset SAP PS module experience is an asset Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced team environment and work to customer deadlines. Strong negotiating skills; exceptional verbal and written communication Extensive and exceptional customer service practices Spatial aptitude paired with software experience. Strong team player and customer oriented Safety conscious and able to complete applicable safety training (e.g. H2S Alive, CSTS, First Aid, etc.) Willingness to travel; valid Class 5 driver license required This position has been deemed Safety Sensitive. As such, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test.Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above. As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check. Close Date: October 6, 2026 (11:59 pm MDT) IND123 Requisition ID: 1872

What you’ll do

The Technical Project Coordinator manages the full lifecycle of machinery performance and reliability projects, from sales handoff to commissioning and start-up. They are responsible for coordinating engineering design, procurement, manufacturing, and field execution while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Technologist diploma or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with eligibility for C.E.T. or E.I.T. status. The role requires experience in project execution, field startup, and proficiency with process control systems like PLCs and DCS.

Benefits

• Employee ownership model

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Process Control · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project management
• PLC programming
• Automation
• Instrumentation
• Process control
• Field service
• Commissioning
• Technical documentation
• Financial reporting
• Customer service
• Engineering design
• Troubleshooting
• Safety compliance
• Stakeholder management
• Scheduling
• Outside Sales
• Sales Support
• Tactfulness
• Industrial Automation
• Sensors
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid
• Customer Support
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Procurement
• Control Systems
• Creativity
• Data Management
• DeltaV Distributed Control System
• Engineering Design Process
• Distributed Control Systems
• Ignition Systems
• Electronics
• Sales
• Field Service Management
• Financial Statements
• Forecasting
• Oil and Gas
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Invoicing
• Machinery
• Project Management
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Negotiation
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Industrial Control Systems

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Technology Project Coordinator
• Project Coordinator
• Statistical, Mathematical and Related Associate Professionals
• Project Management Specialists