Automation Controls Engineer/Technician | PLC HMI Programming

3 weeks ago


Brantford, Canada Randstad Canada Full time
Job Description

Title: Automation Controls Engineer/Technician PLC HMI Programming

Location: Brantford, ON

Reporting: Maintenance Manager

Industry: Food

Salary: Depends on experience

Advantages

Benefits:

  1. Dental care
  2. Disability insurance
  3. Extended health care
  4. Life insurance
  5. On-site parking
  6. Paid time off
  7. Vision care
Schedule

Shift: 8-hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

  1. Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
  2. Strong skill set with AB programmable logic controllers (SLC, PLC, and Control Logix families), (Siemens S7 a Plus) as well as Human Interface (HMIs) such as AB PanelView, FactoryTalk View and Wonderware.
  3. Ability to configure, test, troubleshoot and commission AB and Siemens VFDs.
  4. Configure, troubleshoot, and commission PLC and HMI-based control systems with the ability to make minor programming changes.
  5. Direct and oversee the maintenance of programs for PLCs and PCs coordinating with Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Information Technology staff, and Production and Maintenance personnel.
  6. Guide and train others with less experience through mentoring.
  7. Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA safety practices.
  8. Understand the plant electrical criteria, standards and company guidelines.
  9. Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, level switches, valve actuators and positioners and weighting systems.
  10. Enforce PLC/HMI policy/procedures.
  11. Document system modifications in order to maintain an accurate registry of modifications.
  12. Ability to adhere to GMPs and all other food safety requirements.
  13. Ensures compliance with all food and employee safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications

EDUCATION, LANGUAGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL OR FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

At least 3 years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design.
Experience in the food industry is a plus.
In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, Siemens and PLCs.
Experience with Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500) PLCs, PanelView/PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI/P, DeviceNet, DH+, etc.) is required.
Experience with FactoryTalk Suite, Wonderware Suite, and VisualBasic/C#/Java is a plus.
Knowledge of Measuring instruments (Micrometer, calipers, Tape Measure Thread Gauges).
Ability to support a 24/7 365 production facility.

Summary

The Electrical & Automation Controls Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager. This position is responsible for the electrical controls and process programming of plant infrastructure and production equipment. The Electrical & Automation Controls Technician is cognizant and understanding of food and employee safety and ensures application in their daily routine.

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