Senior Automation Specialist

1 day ago


Woodstock, Canada SOPREMA Full time

SOPREMA is an international company specializing in the manufacturing of modified bitumen membranes. SOPREMA’s product line includes roofing, waterproofing and air/vapour barriers. Present in over 90 countries worldwide, SOPREMA offers an exclusive sealing technology, designed with an extraordinary experience of over 100 years of innovation.

Why should you join our team?

  • Participation in profit sharing
  • Shutdown at Christmas and all paid holidays
  • Flexible insurance program (80% paid by the company after probation and up to 100% after one year)
  • Pension fund / 2 contribution options:
    • 3% employee – 3% employer
    • 5% employee – 4% employer
  • Social club
  • Reimbursement for physical activities (according to internal policy)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Providing technical automation support for operations of all types (planned or unplanned).
  • Participating in the selection, testing and validation of new automated equipment that will be used on production lines.
  • Making existing systems more reliable.
  • Supervising the programming of PLCs and human/machine interfaces (HMI).
  • Supporting the organizational strategy for bitumen plants.
  • Ensuring that essential knowledge and skills are maintained and improved as operational needs evolve.
  • Managing and ensuring the reliability of technical support for automation systems.
  • Carrying out periodic preventive audits of automation systems.
  • Scheduling new projects from the industrial team (must take into account the project team’s specifications).
  • Working in collaboration with plant technicians and project managers on everything related to the optimization, development and implementation of automated equipment (existing and new).
  • Collaborating with the health and safety department to make equipment safe according to recommendations.
  • Working in collaboration with the IT department to ensure proper functionality of industrial IT equipment.
  • Developing and maintaining a continuous improvement plan based on the condition of automated equipment.
  • Optimizing the spare parts management strategy.
  • Fostering communication among team members and maintaining or improving team spirit.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in automated production engineering or equivalent experience.

Knowledge:

  • In-depth knowledge of industrial computing, automation and electrical systems.
  • Proficiency in basic Windows applications.
  • Understanding of computer capabilities.
  • Understanding of basic settings and capabilities of industrial equipment that can be connected to a computer network.
  • Knowledge of software such as Unity, Citect, AutoCAD, Vijeo Designer, DSE890, and TwidoSuite.
  • Bilingualism (French and English) – An asset.

Skills and Attitudes:

  • Integrity, respect, and professionalism.
  • Self-sufficiency and sense of responsibility.
  • Teamwork and leadership.
  • A taste for challenges.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Willingness to contribute the time and effort required to carry out projects.

Working Conditions:

  • Frequent travel within Canada and to the United States. Visits to SOPREMA facilities across North America.
  • Availability according to the schedule set to answer service calls.

Physical Requirements:

  • Mainly office work on a computer.
  • Work in an industrial environment during commissioning. Exposed to varied work environments. Protective equipment is mandatory.
  • Vigilance, thorough knowledge of facilities, and situational analysis coupled with strong safety leadership are paramount.
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