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Automation EngineerTalentify • Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Talentify • Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Automation Engineer

Overview

The Automation Engineer will primarily focus on automation tasks with occasional electrical engineering responsibilities. This role involves programming, designing, commissioning, and providing support for large power generation systems and associated electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Program PLCs and HMIs.
  • Design control panels.
  • Design switchgear, MCC, HVAC, VFD, Cable Trays, Station Service, and auxiliary electrical loads.
  • Design interconnections and interfaces between various electrical equipment.
  • Create BOMs, Cable Schedules, and Operation Manuals.
  • Commission equipment at customer sites.
  • Perform I / O checks to ensure correct circuit wiring.
  • Conduct functional tests.
  • Train operators on the function of the equipment.
  • Debug and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems.
  • Provide support to field technicians.

Essential Skills

  • Extensive experience in electrical engineering and PLC programming with a variety of PLC brands.
  • Minimum of three years of PLC programming experience.
  • Three years of HMI programming experience.
  • Field commissioning experience.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design.
  • Knowledge of CSA / CEC standards.
  • Familiarity with Modbus (RT or TCP / IP) and its applications.
  • Willingness to travel for commissioning up to six weeks a year.
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong preference for candidates with Schneider and Emerson programming experience.
  • Direct Power Generation System or BESS experience.
  • DCS programming experience.
  • Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, BC.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $46.15 - $53.85 / hr.

    Workplace Type

    This is a hybrid position in Vancouver, BC.

    EEO and Accommodation

    Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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