Network & Automation Technician

Job Description

As a Network & Automation Technician within the Telecommunications team, you will:

• Support PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), SCADA, DCS, and industrial automation systems;
• Assist with the configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of control systems;
• Support industrial networks and communications between control systems, field devices, and third-party equipment;
• Perform communication checks, input/output (I/O) testing, loop checks, and functional testing;
• Assist in troubleshooting issues related to PLCs, SCADA and DCS systems, networks, and field devices;
• Participate in the verification of control panels, cabinets, and field wiring;
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities;
• Assist engineers with system integration, testing, and the resolution of technical issues;
• Support project managers with technical follow-up, coordination, and project documentation;
• Prepare and update technical documentation, including drawings, I/O lists, network information, test sheets, reports, equipment lists, and as-built documentation;
• Coordinate activities with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients, as required;
• Provide remote and on-site technical support during project execution;
• Support the preparation, configuration, and testing of equipment prior to shipment or deployment to site.

Qualifications

• College diploma in automation, controls, electrical engineering technology, electronics, networking, or a related field;
• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, and industrial automation systems;
• Understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols;
• Ability to read electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation;
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;
• Strong computer and technical documentation skills;
• Availability and willingness to travel approximately 40% of the year, including internationally;
• Comfortable working on industrial sites and supporting commissioning activities for extended periods when required;
• Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written, is required (to collaborate with teams located outside Quebec, as 15% of the Vice-President’s teams are based outside Quebec, as well as with clients located outside Quebec, who represent 70% of the Vice-President’s client base).

Additional Information

Your benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution;
• Reimbursement of professional contribution fees;
• Telework policy with a $500 allowance;
• Group insurance program starting on day one, including telemedicine;
• Health management account;
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP);
• Flexible working hours;
• Hourly employees’ time bank;
• Continuing training;
• Career and development opportunities;
• Social club and Corporate discounts;
• Health and wellness initiatives.

Please note that Artelia subscribes to the Employment Equity Program and encourages women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodation measures are available upon request.

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