Controls Engineer - Maintenance

AirBoss Rubber Compounding, 101 Glasgow St., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

The Controls Engineer is a hands-on position that will serve as a technical leader for the maintenance staff in automation, instrumentation and control for Kitchener and Scotland Neck rubber compounding plants. The Controls Engineer will assist in the execution of engineering projects that aim to improve the manufacturing process. They will also supervise and manage some capital projects. This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls and automated system support for all ongoing and new operations in all business units.
• Conduct process problem-solving including trouble shooting, repair and root cause analysis support.
• Execute improvements in machine maintainability and reliability. Provide training to less experienced plant-based technicians who are responsible for maintaining the work cells.
• Prepare as-built drawings and update the existing electrical drawings as required, to ensure all electrical schematics for all equipment are up to date.
• Lead project integration activities (set architecture, perform and coordinate the programming, configuration and testing, PLC systems).
• Provide assistance in control panel design, instrumentation selection, and network equipment specification and configuration.
• Complete projects by taking ownership of deliverables and using technical and project management skills.
• Provide training on the developed control systems and procedures for operations and maintenance.
• Ensure equipment complies with all relevant standards and regulations
• Develop critical spare parts lists and ensure parts are procured and set up in the replenishment system - Ensure version controls and backups are managed for all programmable devices.
• Is a safety advocate; lead by example by complying with all plant and Occupational Health and Safety policies
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Education and Skills

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