Tundra Oil and Gas

Automation Technician

Virden, MB

Full-time

About This Job

Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 360-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Join Our Team as an Automation Technician Based in Virden, MB and surrounding areas

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our dynamic team in Virden. If you're passionate about industrial automation and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a real impact.

In this role, you’ll be the mastermind behind the code—designing, developing, and fine-tuning the software that drives our advanced automation systems. You won’t just write programs; you’ll breathe life into the digital infrastructure that keeps our operations running like clockwork. Working side-by-side with our engineers and operations teams, you’ll ensure everything is optimized for peak performance, reliability, and production excellence. Think of yourself as the wizard behind the curtain, orchestrating a symphony of sensors, logic, and control systems to keep our smart machines smarter—and our gears turning smoother—every single day.

At Tundra Oil & Gas — we’re a team of forward-thinkers committed to sustainable growth, safety, and community and we want you to be part of it.

Drive Innovation. Power the Future. Grow with Us.

REPORTS TO: Instrumentation Coordinator

What You’ll Be Doing:

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Design and develop PLC programs for industrial automation systems, including control logic, HMI interfaces, databases, and communication protocols.

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Collaborate closely with facilities engineers and operations teams to translate system requirements into effective automation solutions that support production goals.

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Document thoroughly—maintain detailed records of program design, testing, and implementation, including shutdown keys, P&IDs, electrical schematics, control philosophies, and alarm management.

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Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for system enhancements and working with programmers, vendors, and engineers to implement improvements.

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Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with emerging technologies and integrating relevant advancements into our systems.

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Participate actively in HAZOP and shutdown key review meetings to ensure safety and operational integrity.

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Support measurement accuracy by assisting engineering teams in tracking and trending gas and oil sales data.

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Improve operations by recommending process optimizations, implementing changes, and contributing insights to cross-functional teams.

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Provide leadership in automation control standards and best practices.

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Champion safety by adhering to all safety protocols and promoting a culture of safe work practices.

What You Bring:

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5+ years of hands-on experience in PLC programming within an industrial automation environment.

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Strong command of Ladder Logic and Function Block programming; bonus points for experience with Python, VB, Java, or HTML.

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Proficiency in HMI platforms such as FactoryTalk and Ignition.

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Solid experience with database systems and related programming.

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Skilled in OPC technologies and integration.

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Working knowledge of VFDs and their control wiring configurations.

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Familiarity with industrial communication protocols like TCP/IP, ControlNet, and Modbus.

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Experience with industrial radio communication systems, especially in the 900MHz and 5.2GHz ranges.

What We’re Looking For:

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A commitment to accuracy and high-quality work.

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Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Exceptional attention to detail and sound decision-making.

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A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.

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A safety-first mindset in all aspects of work.

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Experience in the oil and gas industry is a definite asset.

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Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and P&IDs with confidence.

Other Details:

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This position is primarily office based, but with time spent at field facilities and construction sites as required.

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Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is committed to protecting the health and safety of all individuals involved in our business activities, and the communities where we live and work. Given this commitment, Tundra requires pre-employment drug & alcohol testing for all safety sensitive positions, including this one, recognizing the risks associated with the use of drugs and alcohol.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

If you are interested in joining our rapidly growing team, please visit the Employment section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com and apply on-line to submit your cover letter and resume by June 12, 2025.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.