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Automation Engineer-in-Training

Requisition ID : 10510

Location :

Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V6W 1H4

Pay Type : Salary

Salary Range : $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Travel Requirement : Overview :

The Automation Engineer-in-Training is mainly responsible for :

Automation Systems Support : Assisting the Senior Automation Engineer in maintaining, configuring, and upgrading automation systems that monitor and control plant equipment.

Electrical Maintenance Support : Assisting the electrical department to plan and execute electrical maintenance activities, as well as managing and updating electrical documentation.

This role involves hands-on monitoring of in-plant equipment, conducting data analysis, and fostering strong working relationships with mechanical maintenance, process, and production teams.

The successful candidate in the role should be registered as an EIT with EGBC or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities : Automation :

Support the improvement and maintenance of plant process control system which includes hardware and software components of PLCs, servers, HMI nodes, and networks

Update the inventory database for control system components

Update the control systems progression of the plant focusing on end of life hardware / software, security, user account management, and servers.

Monitor the performance and reliability of control system components.

Maintain and tune PID control loop as required

Perform regular backups of configuration and database files

Provide day-to-day IT support for business computers and systems

Actively participate in investigating short-term and chronic process, production and maintenance problems.

Provide automation solutions to support plant daily activities and short term projects

Analyze data from control system, data historian, quality, and interview employees to resolve day-to-day production, process & maintenance incidents

Electrical :

Develop wiring drawings for new installations and modifications to existing equipment

Research, recommend, configure, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control devices

Maintain electrical drawings and database

Assist in planning weekly work orders for electricians

Develop and maintain maintenance plans for preventative electrical maintenance activities

Develop safe work procedures for task specific electrical maintenance activities

Assist electricians in troubleshooting day-to-day problems

Projects :

Become a key member of the electrical and automation portion for the construction and implementation team for new projects

Take ownership of the automation and electrical portion of plant projects

Safety :

Proactively adhere to and promote safety standards.

Stay informed about the Group's Health and Safety Standards and consistently apply them in daily activities.

Administrative :

Participate in the budgeting for Electrical & Automation maintenance, upgrades and projects

SAP application for work orders and purchasing

Qualifications :

Educational and Experience :

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program with preference to Automation & Instrumentation or Electrical Power & Industrial Control options

Experience in heavy industry is an asset

Knowledge and Skills :

Exposure to multiple PLC platforms an asset. Preference given to candidates with Schneider Modicon PLC or Rockwell CompactLogix experience

Ability to program in function block diagram, structured text, ladder logic, and visual basic is an asset

Ability to read and interpret P&ID diagrams

Previous exposure to PID control loops, design and maintenance (tuning) is an asset

A working knowledge of instrumentation measurement devices (flow, pressure, temperature, etc) is an asset

Ability to conduct electrical tests.

Familiar with electrical blueprints, diagrams and codes, and the Canadian Electrical Code

Knowledge of Industrial Control systems and network configurations

Knowledge of instrumentation, actuators, motor controls, and VFDs

Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Ability to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills

Ability to lead with influence, remain flexible and deal with human and technical adverse situations.

Strong oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal abilities to effectively engage and collaborate with plant personnel.

Highly motivated with ability to work alone and in a team environment (co-workers, corporate, suppliers, contractors, etc.)

Demonstrated commitment to achieving organizational and personal goals.

Well organized and systematic.

Willing to travel to other facilities in North America for training and support

Salary Range : $70,000 - $80,000 per year depending on experience

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.