Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time highly skilled and experienced (independent contractor) Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to join our client’s dynamic team in Labrador City, NL. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation systems and control processes to optimize operations and ensure efficiency, safety, and reliability. You will play a critical role in driving innovation, troubleshooting complex systems, and mentoring junior engineers. If you are passionate about automation, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and are eager to make a meaningful impact, apply today!Location : Labrador City, NLShift : 3 weeks on; 1 week offJob type : Temporary | Full-time | 10-month contract w / extendibilityIC preferred Here's why you should apply : Paid weekly accurate and on timeStrong health and safety programsMedical and dental benefits once qualifiedFree training programsNew and quicker onboarding processResponsibilities : Application, design, configuration, and commissioning of Automation systemsLead capital projects development including feasibility studies, project scope definitions, capital cost estimates, preliminary and detailed engineering designs.Performs PLC and DCS programmingDetermines appropriate design deliverables based on project complexityLeads trouble shooting of automation systems and equipmentImproves and upgrades existing assets and applies complex problem-solving techniques;Holds a key understanding of the project lifecycle, facility lifecycle and the engineering processQualifications and Skills : Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in CanadaBachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Control or ChemicalP.Eng. designationMinimum 6 years of automation experiencePreferably experience working at an engineering firm, automation solutions provider, or plant’s engineering teamsExperience working on industrial automation projectsStrong DCS programming skills, highly experienced with Foxboro is requiredStrong PLC programming skills, preferably experienced with Allan Bradley Control Logix and PLC5Strong design knowledge of automation systems, control philosophy and applications.Experience developing operator interfaces, HMIStrong knowledge of network protocols DeviceNet, HART; working knowledge of Ethernet (TCP / IP),Experience in process control engineering and instrumentationExperience reading block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, and P&ID’s and translating into control narratives and other associated control system documentsExperience in reading wiring diagrams, electrical drawingsPreferable to have knowledge about variable speed drives and motor control centersKnowledge of alarm rationalization, functional safety in designKnowledge of PLC and DCS hardware, field instruments and equipment