Job Description

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

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We are currently recruiting for a

Valve Technician

for our growing service business in Grande Prairie. The successful candidate will be based out of our Grande Prairie Automation Centre, and will report to the Manager, Valve Service. This position is

initially offered as a one-year temporary contract

, with potential for extension or transition to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

A permanent offer may be considered for candidates with prior relief valve experience.

The successful candidate must be based out of or willing to relocate to Grande Prairie, Alberta, as the standard shift for this role is Monday through Friday (no fly-in, fly-out or rotations).

Role and Responsibilities

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Service, inspection, assembly, and testing of relief, control and isolation valves Interface with internal and external customers Field service work will be required in peak seasons in shop plant or in mobile on-site service unit Support our growing OEM business with onsite repairs Ability to work overtime when needed to meet customer requirements Participate in a 24/7 on call rotation Participate in the safety program Participate in Quality Program and ensure industry/company requirements are always met or exceeded

Qualifications and Skills

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Mechanically knowledgeable 960 logged hours of in-house relief valve training, as per ABSA, would be an asset Prior experience in servicing of industrial ball, gate, globe, plug valves would be an asset Preference will be given to candidates with prior valve and testing experience Driver's License - Minimum Class 5 with clean abstract. Commercial Driver's License considered an asset Prior experience operating a boiler, would be an asset Basic machining experience, would be an asset SAP experience considered an asset Solid keyboarding and computer skills Strong attention to detail Excellent problem-solving ability, strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Team player Entrepreneurial work ethic Physically able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs. This position has been deemed as Safety Sensitive - successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test, and as required for customer site access.

As part of the recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.


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.



Close Date: Sunday November 30, 2025 (11:59 pm MST)


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Requisition ID: 1624