PLC Technician

6 months ago

Acheson, Canada Champion Petfoods Holding Inc Full time

Champion Petfoods is expanding We are excited to announce we are looking for a PLC Technician to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion - with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands - is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

**Here’s the Scoop - Summary**:
We are looking for a solution orientated PLC Technician, 1st Shift to join our team. This position works out of our production facility located in Acheson, Alberta, and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. This position is right for you if you enjoy problem-solving, a high-paced environment in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. It goes without saying, this is an integral role.

**Location**: Acheson, Alberta

**Shift**: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

**Earn**: Competitive salary, annual bonus, & many opportunities for career development

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure compliance to Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment.
- Install, program, calibrate, troubleshoot, and commission various electrical/instrumentation devices including variable frequency drives, level transmitters, flow meters, power monitoring equipment, electrical motors and equipment, power panels, 110-250v and 600v, and PLC’s.
- Perform regularly scheduled checks on transfer lines, packaging lines, pick and place robots, weighing systems and light mechanical, and PM tasks.
- Writes or re-writes logic code, troubleshoot, and read logic ladders.
- Exposure to creating or altering HMI graphics.
- Acts as a technical lead for troubleshooting production lines and process issues.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and diagnose problems with limited supervision and resources.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of all electrical modifications resulting in requesting parts and/or equipment.
- Maintain accurate and complete logs of PLC repairs and maintenance work activities.
- Liaise with other departments to co-ordinate work activities and ensure work plans are communicated within and between departments.
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and compliance of corporate policies, practices and procedures regarding health and safety.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Experience as an Automation Specialist with proven ability to troubleshoot and repair PLC/Control/Electrical/Instrumentation systems/Linear Processes.
- Exposure to Allen Bradley PLC, Rockwell Viewpoint, FactoryTalk View SE/ME and Vantage Point is required. Ignition development environment and SQL/Python scripting is a plus.
- Understand piping and instrument diagrams, signal flow diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line drawings, loop sheets and wire lists.
- Possess strong analytical, mathematical and scientific aptitude and the patience to pursue complex problems methodically.
- Self-directed, with ability to work successfully both independently and within a team environment.
- Highly flexible, with ability to work well under pressure and stressful situations performing agile projects that require mechanical, electrical and automation knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English.
- Able to plan and execute a project in a timely manner with material planning, strong attention to detail, and efficient communication with other stakeholders within the team.
- Ability to deal with people and/or diverse groups with sensitivity, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
- Ability to pass a Drug & Alcohol, Fit-to-Work test & Criminal Record Check
- Availability to work Monday to Friday on a rotating work schedule and the occasional week-end shift.

**Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time**

From our humble beginnings as a small part of a thriving animal feed manufacturing plant, Champion Petfoods has grown to become one of the world’s most respected and best-loved pet food companies.

We are committed to doing our part to create positive change within our industry and the world at large. From the daily choices we make to the longer-term goals we set, it all adds up. Being a partner to the communities that surround us - and the environment that sustains us - are top priorities.

**Come as you are.**

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orient

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