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Controls Engineer

Actalent
Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
$36,06-$57,7 an hour
Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description :

One of our clients in the industrial, "heavy," sectors is currently looking to add multiple Control Systems Engineer or Technologist to their team that provides automation solutions to our industrial based customers.

This position will involve control system design, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance and commissioning. They have recently gone through our workforce planning and have identified an urgent need as their project pipeline for has rapidly expanded.

This role will be a mix of automation and control system design as well as assisting with on site support - the breakdown will consist of working in the office, on site at different bulk material handling systems, as well as from home (Hybrid model.

The candidates will ideally be familiar with heavy industrial automation of large machinery (bulk material handling) and be comfortable being on site.

The ideal candidate will have conveyor belt control systems experience, specifically on the PLC, HMI and VFD programming end .

Candidates coming from other sectors, still in the industrial side could also be a good fit. This role will need to interact with clients so strong communication is a must-have.

They will have to re-write large portions of PLC programming when issues arise and be comfortable troubleshooting the issues.

Candidates that have not gained experience with programming and haven't created programming from scratch will not be considered.

As there are multiple openings, we are looking for a variety of candidates, ranging from intermediate to seasoned veterans.

One of the big selling points for this client will be the ability for the candidate to be exposed to many different industries and projects, from mining, pulp and paper, wastewater, airport systems, marine industry, transportation sector, and more.

Our client prides themselves on having some of the best electrical and controls engineers in the province, all being capable, willing, and wanting to provide the best mentorship, training and career progression.

MUST HAVES :

Electrical, Systems, Controls, Mechatronics Engineering or Technologist Designation (E.I.T or P.Eng are an asset.)

  • Direct industrial, mining, forestry, sawmill or process plant experience.
  • PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley PLC's
  • Experience working and developing HMI's (Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Ignition, etc.)
  • VFD experience (programming, troubleshooting, etc.)
  • Experience on-site direct with clients commissioning, troubleshooting and conducting maintenance.

NICE TO HAVE :

  • P.Eng designation
  • EIT Designation
  • Project Management experience

Technologists will work for this role as long as they have strong programming skills.

À propos d'Actalent :

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide.

Avec un réseau de près de 30 consultants et plus de 4 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune .

La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion

Chez Actalent, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

  • L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;
  • Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;
  • La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;
  • L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30, consultants and more than 4, clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune .

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company 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 for other accommodation options.

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