JMP Solutions runs on the skill and expertise of Controls Specialists. Responsible for virtually all technical work with respect to projects and service provided to customers, as a Control Specialist with JMP you would have a pivotal role in solving our customer’s business problems using your creativity and technical expertise to create, design and implement innovative controls systems solutions.  Be on the front lines interfacing with customers while providing tier-1 service and support and value-added expertise in the areas of project management and business development.

What Would a Typical Day Look Like?

• Technically, Controls Specialists develop, design, and integrate complex automation solutions; you will be responsible for various stages of automation and control projects including electrical design, PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA systems, and troubleshooting/testing/debugging
• You will exercise Project Management skills by quoting, materials ordering, and budgeting
• Deliver an extraordinary customer experience by interfacing with clients, attending client field service and emergency calls, partaking in customer meetings, and sharing your technical expertise
• Identify industry business drivers and trends that will serve as the basis for developing key offerings to our clients

What Qualifies You for this Opportunity?

• An Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems Design or related program
• 5+ years of experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley), HMI Programming (Factory Talk, PlantPAx), AutoCAD/Electrical Design, Debug/Testing/Commissioning
• Knowledge around manufacturing processes within the steel, food and beverage and consumer packaged goods beneficial)
• A proven self-starter who is motivated by solving complex challenges
• Strong client-focused approach
• Works well with a variety of different people from diverse backgrounds
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Motivated & passionate about working with people and overcoming challenges through collaboration and a win-win paradigm
• An ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients and minimal travel is required, Controls Specialists should have the ability to travel within US and Canada 

What Does Success Look Like in this Role?

At JMP, our employees bring more to the table than simply their technical skills. Essential to success at JMP, employees are constantly flexing the following soft skill behaviors to compliment the technical aspects of their roles.

• Personal Effectiveness: strong communication, adaptability, self-awareness, negotiation, problem-solving
• Tenacity: purpose, determination, drive, perseverance
• Sense of urgency: responsiveness, energy, engagement, loyalty
• Smarts: comprehension, learning aptitude, skillfulness, brainpower
• Accountable: takes ownership, responsible, go-to person, decisiveness 

Who is JMP?

A mature, North American company founded in 1987 with 15 business units across the US and Canada, JMP serves the Fortune 1000 space providing engineering services and turnkey solutions in seven core areas: process automation, control system integration, information and MES, automation and robotics systems, automated guided vehicles, material handling, and networking and security applications.  

One of the fastest-growing Systems Integrators in the world, and the only company in the world who is a Rockwell Automation Solution Partner, CSIA and RIA Certified. We have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” 2013 through 2020 and a “Best Workplaces Canada” award recipient from 2013 through 2020, including Best Workplaces for Inclusion and for Women 2020. 

Who is the Burlington team?

Our high performing team of Industrial Automation professionals is truly focused on delivering an “Extraordinary Customer Experience” in EVERY project we are awarded. We have a hard-working, collaborative, and upbeat team that fills our office Monday through Friday! Our control system engineering and process automation skills span all phases of the project lifecycle from FEED to Commissioning, Start-up, and on-going support.

Our service offerings include:

• Owners Representative
• Embedded Engineering
• Project Management
• Turnkey Projects
• Robotic Application Support
• Legacy PLC/ SCADA/ VFD Migrations
• Our passion is doing whatever it takes to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations and bring turnkey solutions to any project we are involved with.

Key Industries

• Metals and Mining
• Consumer Packaged Goods
• Food and Beverage
• Aerospace

What does JMP value?

Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build JMP; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity: We do what we say we will do, every time, all the time.
• Relationships: We identify professional working relationships and create opportunities to develop those relationships
• Collaboration: We team together to achieve far more than we could on our own
• Leadership: We value people who lead by example, take pride in what they do, and inspire others
• Respect: We promotes a caring environment of mutual respect for employees, customers, partners, and communities
• Excellence: We set high standards of performance for ourselves and our team

Why Join the JMP Team?

At JMP we invest in our employees. JMP provides a very challenging work environment and believes in treating all employees with respect and providing equitable compensation. We empower our employees to use their creativity and problem-solving skills daily. We have a solid performance management system and a supportive leadership team to help us achieve our personal and corporate objectives. 

What Do Our Employees Say about JMP?

“JMP is a great place to work because everyone on the team has the opportunity to make meaningful and significant contributions to the projects they are working on. We are always working on innovative projects in a wide range of industries which always keeps the job interesting.”

• Employee, Automation & Robotics Division

“I love working at JMP because it’s fast-paced and I’m never bored. There is a ton of room to grow and I’m always able to push my boundaries and feel supported while doing it. I have been given a lot of great opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.”

• Employee, Calgary Office

“I have been bombarded with new things and JMP has the support structure both in the office and across North America to help me smoothly navigate this transition. My advice to new hires at JMP is to take advantage of the resources available to you. There are 250+ other employees you can learn from and so many different directions you can take your career.”

• Employee, Fairfield Office

JMP Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.