Automation Integrator

Senior SCADA / Ignition Integration Contractor

Remote | Full-Time Contract

Spidey Automation Ltd. is a Calgary-based automation company specializing in SCADA and automation solutions for the oil and gas industry. We are looking for an experienced SCADA / Ignition professional to join our team as a full-time contractor.

This role is suited to someone with strong Ignition experience who can work independently within an established SCADA architecture, take ownership of assigned integration work, and carry projects from development through testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using Inductive Automation Ignition, primarily Perspective.
• Develop and maintain tags, UDTs, alarming, scripting, navigation, and HMI components within an established Ignition architecture.
• Integrate PLCs, RTUs, EFMs, and other field systems into centralized SCADA systems.
• Work with existing standards and development patterns and apply them consistently across new facilities and projects.
• Troubleshoot SCADA, communications, data, and integration issues.
• Support FAT, commissioning, startup, and ongoing system improvements.
• Review existing systems and independently work through technical problems with minimal direction.
• Work collaboratively with other developers, automation specialists, and client stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced team members when required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, SCADA, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with Ignition 8.x, particularly Perspective.
• Experience developing and supporting large or multi-site SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial communications, PLC/RTU integration, and SCADA data architecture.
• Experience with Python/Jython scripting and SQL databases.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a remote team.

Strong Assets

Experience in any of the following would be considered a significant asset:

• Oil and gas production SCADA and field automation.
• Autosol ACM and EFM data collection.
• VTScada development, support, or migration projects.
• MQTT / Sparkplug B.
• Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix.
• Emerson ROC / FB-series flow computers and RTUs.
• Ignition Edge and distributed Ignition architectures.
• Field commissioning and startup experience.

We don't expect candidates to have experience with every technology listed above. Strong Ignition and SCADA fundamentals, oil and gas experience, and the ability to learn and work independently are more important than checking every box.

Position Details

• Full-time contract position.
• Remote work.
• Contractor must provide their own computer and suitable remote working environment.
• Work will primarily support oil and gas SCADA development and integration projects.
• Competitive contractor rate based on experience.

We're looking for someone who can become a trusted technical member of the team—someone who can understand an established approach, take ownership of their work, and carry it forward without requiring detailed direction at every step.