Automation Specialist

Automation Specialist

Location : 1 hour East of Ottawa

Shift Days – Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm

Pay : $70k - $78k per year

Benefits + Extra Perks

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain good working order of critical plant servers in conjunction with IT support.
• Technical support for various automation equipment such as : PLCs, scale indicators, sensors, meters.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of supervisory and S.C.A.D.A / HMI systems, of recipe systems, tracking systems, data collection systems.
• Integration of new automation equipment and systems into current production environment. This includes PLCs, PLC code, supervisory and S.C.A.D.A / HMI systems, interfacing with database systems.
• To directly support the plant as required during normal operations and planned shutdowns.
• Document existing and new automation systems.
• Keep up to date on all critical automation systems in order to diagnose system failures.
• Program, implement and maintain automation systems with various languages, ensure the integrity, accuracy of data and reports for productions, QA and other departments.
• Keep current on new computer technology and production processes and apply it to improve existing systems.
• Work with users & System administrators during installation phase and provide training as required.
• Train employees such as electricians on automation systems (PLCs, sensors, other automation devices)
• Review software and hardware problems with operators and other users and provide ongoing technical assistance regarding automation systems.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

If you are interested, please apply with your updated resume.