Industrial Controls & Field Implementation Specialist
Edmonton, AB, CA, T6X 0B2
Join Amrize as a Industrial Controls & Field Implementation Specialist and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Industrial Controls & Field Implementation Specialist is a hands-on technical role responsible for accelerating the deployment of industrial systems across ACM operations in Western Canada. This role bridges field instrumentation, controls, PLC-related systems, vendor technologies, and internal IoTA solutions to convert operational needs into practical, scalable implementations. The position works closely with site operations, maintenance teams, vendors, and the Tech Lead – IoT Systems to support discovery, design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and standardization of industrial technologies. Success in this role means delivering reliable site implementations, improving visibility into operations, and building repeatable technical approaches that can scale across RMX, Aggregates, Asphalt, Pipe, and other ACM businesses.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
- Lead field implementation of instrumentation, controls, and industrial system solutions that improve operational visibility, reliability, and decision-making across ACM sites.
- Support PLC- and equipment-adjacent integration work by translating field requirements into practical field execution plans, commissioning activities, and data connectivity solutions.
- Partner with the Tech Lead – IoT Systems to connect sensors, gateways, controls, and vendor platforms into IoTA and related internal applications.
- Identify, scope, and execute opportunities to modernize legacy manual or vendor-dependent processes using repeatable industrial technology solutions.
- Work directly with site teams, maintenance personnel, and vendors to troubleshoot field issues, validate installations, and improve implementation quality.
- Develop site-ready standards, documentation, and deployment approaches for instrumentation, controls, telemetry, and industrial systems implementations.
- Contribute practical operational knowledge across multiple businesses including RMX, Aggregates, Asphalt, Pipe, and other ACM operating environments.
- Strengthen ACM’s internal capability to assess, challenge, and implement vendor solutions with less reliance on external integrators.
- Support cross-functional project execution by coordinating technical details, site readiness, vendor scope, and implementation follow-through.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelors Degree or Diploma.
Additional Education Preferred: Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician, Industrial Electrician, CET/AScT designation, or related automation/controls training.
Field of Study Preferred: Instrumentation, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, Controls, Industrial Systems, Engineering Technology, or related technical disciplines.
Required Work Experience: 2–10 years of relevant experience in industrial instrumentation, controls, automation, field implementation, commissioning, or industrial systems support. Experience in aggregates, ready-mix, asphalt, manufacturing, process plants, terminals, or similar heavy industrial environments is strongly preferred.
Required Training/Certifications: Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to operating sites. Safety training applicable to industrial sites. PLC/platform-specific vendor training (for example Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Emerson/Rosemount) is an asset.
Required Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of instrumentation and controls systems; working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, panels, relays, VFDs, motor controls, field I/O, and industrial sensors; ability to read P&IDs, loop drawings, control schematics, and panel drawings; familiarity with industrial communications such as Modbus TCP/RTU and Ethernet/IP; understanding of telemetry, SCADA/HMI, gateways, edge devices, and industrial networking basics; proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with cloud-connected industrial data solutions, ThingsBoard, IoT gateways, scripting/configuration, or basic data integration is an asset.
Travel Requirements: Estimated 25–40% travel within Western Canada depending on project phase; regular day travel and periodic overnight travel to operating sites.
Additional Requirements
- Hands-on and field-oriented; able to work effectively with operators, maintenance teams, vendors, and technical stakeholders; strong troubleshooting and commissioning mindset; able to document and standardize repeatable solutions; willing to learn new technologies and business processes; organized, practical, and action-oriented; capable of working safely in active industrial environments.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
- A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life.
- Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning.
- Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges.
- Easy access to mental health and well-being support.
- Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions.
- Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services.
- Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities.
- Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits.
- An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves.
- A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment.
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.