Careers in OPC

OPCTI is always looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join the team. If being part of a growing company interests you, then consider submitting your resume. We have positions available in sales, marketing, and administration.

OPC Instructors are also needed. If you love to travel and have experience with OPC technology, we want to talk to you.

We currently have a need to fill the following positions:

• Programmer
• Sales
• Workshop Instructor
• Marketing Coordinator

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Current Employment Opportunities

Programmer

Overview
The OPC Training Institute is accepting resumes for a full-time "Programmer I" position. Successful applicants will have strong skills in the following areas: C, C++, C#, communication, and organization.

In this position, you will work with our programming team to develop applications that diagnose and rectify networking and communication problems. This will help people with little networking experience establish a solid communication backbone for their industrial operations.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Create networked applications to diagnose and repair communication problems
• Follow standard software development practices and use standard development tools
• Maintain corporate network
• Collaborate with OPCTI personnel to ensure highest level of customer experience
• Keep current on relevant industry/technology trends

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and organizational skills
• B. Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology, or equivalent
• Strong technical problem solving skills
• Sound understanding of Object Oriented Analysis, Design and Programming
• Corporate networking and setup
• Computer and network hardware troubleshooting experience
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Fluent English oral and written skills

What OPCTI Offers

• Competitive salary based of skill level and years of experience
• Benefits package
• High-energy work environment

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Sales

Overview
The OPC Training Institute is searching for qualified Sales personnel. This is a key role for the company as you will have direct impact on company revenue and profitability.

As a Sales representative, you will be responsible for company sales to our international prospect base. Our proven Sales methodology will enable you to develop geographical areas and generate sales while establishing long-term relationships with our clients. This is an Inside Sales position with an Outbound focus. You will have the opportunity to develop professional sales skills and learn about industry in a unique manner that will enable you to think and act like a person of business.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Formulate commercially viable business cases and proposals
• Account plans, opportunity management, and pipeline utilization
• Determine customer technical requirements and help them identify effective solutions that meet their business needs
• Collaborate with OPCTI personnel to ensure highest level of customer satisfaction
• Keep current on relevant industry/technology trends

Qualifications

• Post secondary education or equivalent
• 2 years selling experience
• Proven ability of results delivery
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Fluent English oral and written skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

What OPCTI Offers

• Competitive salary based of skill level and years of experience
• Benefits package
• High-energy work environment

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Workshop Instructor

Overview
OPC Training Institute is the largest OPC training company in the world. OPCTI offers hands-on classes both in-person and online. Unlike other companies that offer vendor-biased information, OPCTI focuses strictly on training and does not sell its own products.

OPCTI’s comprehensive workshops provide automation professionals with a proven training program that enables them to quickly take on the challenging task of establishing a robust communication infrastructure. Each workshop is composed of various units that increase in complexity. In each unit, students first learn the theory followed by hands-on exercises that demonstrate common contemporary issues. Each unit has additional exercises to challenge even the most advanced students.

The Certified OPC Professional (COP) designation is endorsed by many OPC Foundation member companies. Holders of the COP designation have demonstrated proficiency with OPC technology, design architecture, installations.

OPCTI is an active member and a strong supporter of the OPC Foundation.

The OPC Training Institute is searching for qualified trainers. This is a key role for the company as it is the only publicly visible part of the company and you will become our corporate "face".

Responsibilities
As a trainer, you are responsible for flying to the training location, conducting the setup, and delivering the training class. OPCTI will provide you with a curriculum and all training material. Each training session lasts 4 days, thus, you will generally be on location for at least 5 days (one day to setup, and 4 days of training).

The latest training locations are listed on . Training is typically held in major metropolitan centers. You will be assigned a specific geographical region depending on our current requirements and your preference.

Key Success Factors

• A love for teaching
• Strong ability to coach and mentor
• Strong technical aptitude
• Desire to travel and experience new cultures
• Understanding of IT and Automation roles in a plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent
• Excellent command of the English language
• 5 years of experience in Industrial Automation (instrumentation, process control, etc).
• Valid passport with the ability to travel to required locations

What OPCTI Offers

• Competitive salary based of skill level and years of experience
• Benefits package
• High-energy work environment

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Marketing Coordinator

The OPC Training Institute (OPCTI) is a technology training center for Industrial Automation personnel. We are a small but rapidly growing company based in Edmonton, Alberta. OPCTI requires a full-time Marketing Coordinator to help support our existing business operations.

We’re looking for an energetic person who understands marketing tactics, particularly online marketing, and is able to coordinate multiple projects and campaigns in parallel. There is no lack of excitement within this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute current and on-going company marketing activities.
• Present new marketing ideas to support sales.
• Own and maintain corporate website from a strategy and content perspective. You would work closely with the resident web developer to execute the technical details.
• Write, edit and distribute regular press releases via the established company distribution channel.
• Produce and distribute electronic newsletters and email campaigns.
• Coordinate and host online webinars.
• Support sales team through lead generation tactics.
• Build and manage partner relationships.
• Create / coordinate marketing collateral including copy and graphic design.
• Create regular marketing progress reports and present to management.
• Coordinate the writing of whitepapers and the distribution of whitepapers.
• Coordinate the production and distribution of online multimedia tutorials.

Requirements

• A university degree in a related discipline would be an asset, but is not essential.
• A creative and innovative self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial flair and a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to competently multi-task in a fast paced environment while still being able to set, focus and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and willing to consider new ideas and explore new opportunities to reach our corporate objectives.
• A driven and outgoing individual.
• A strong business presence.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent communication.

What OPCTI Offers

• Competitive salary based of skill level and years of experience
• Benefits package
• High-energy work environment

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