Automation specialist internship

Department: Process Engineering (EN01)

We at Resolute are a diverse group of individuals who possess a wide variety of skills. p>

Our Ignace location in Ontario, Canada is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Regional PLC Automation Specialist, Northwest Ontario Sawmills. This job is permanent, full-time.

Resolute Forest Products is seeking candidates for the position of Regional PLC Automation Specialist for our Ignace Sawmill (secondary Atikokan & Thunder Bay Sawmill) wood products operations located in Northwest Ontario. In this role, you will join a team of staff, operators and maintenance specialists with the operation of these facilities.

The Regional PLC Automation Specialist reports to the PLC & Optimization Superintendent, Northwestern Ontario Sawmills, and is directly responsible to ensure the plant’s mechanical and process control optimization systems are in place and adequately maintained to ensure a consistent product is manufactured that meets and exceeds our quality standards. b>

• Ensure application of highest Safety standards for sawmill and planer operations
• Develop, recommend, implement and evaluate performance improvements through quality assurance and quality control procedures and standards to ensure accurate and relevant information on log processing and lumber manufacturing quality, size, species, and sawmill conversion factors.
• Visit the job site and analyze job in the field
• Work with supervisors of maintenance (mechanical and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of maintenance activities (mechanical & electrical).
• Test machines & equipment to detect & troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Supervise and ensure compliance with work specifications, regulatory and quality standards
• Facilitate technology transfer and support mills with troubleshooting and achieving optimum processes, performance and higher product quality
• Identify and develop solutions to correct inspection function deficiencies.
• Inspect and audit processes, equipment manufacturing processes, material and product quality
• Perform studies to ensure the overall reliability and capacity of the mills through product quality standards, equipment specific specifications and requirements compliance
• Perform all administrative tasks (reports: production, maintenance, timesheets, health and safety, performance, training, transfer of personnel, environment, etc.)
• Early morning shift work Monday to Friday with a willingness to travel 90% (rural Atikokan & Ignace manufacture site operations); role requires driver license & personal vehicle transportation

Your team:

• Reporting to the PLC Optimization Superintendent, Northwestern Ontario Sawmills, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.
  • Electrical Engineering Technologist, Trades certification or College equivalent; and eligible for certification by a provincial association
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in related industrial environment

  Your assets and skills:

• Advanced computer skills i.e. AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Formal PLC training with a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• A self-motivated individual who will work towards Safety & Reliability Excellence
• Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment
• NLGA valid grading license an asset

What we are Offering:

• Health, Safety & Environmentally conscious;
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year; Health, Dental, Std, Ltd, AD&D Life & Travel Insurance Benefits
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work;
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity.

  Forest products are essential, as are each and every one of our employees and contractors. We take the necessary steps to protect the health and well-being of our employees and to safeguard the integrity of all Resolute facilities.
  We are a global leader in the forest products industry offering an energetic and safe work environment with opportunities and challenges that will help develop your skills. We have made important inroads to ensure our viability and to be an environmental supplier of choice. p>

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