Control Systems Specialist

2 months ago


Armstrong, Canada PRT Growing Services Ltd Full time

About the Role:

PRT Growing Services Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Greenhouse Automation Specialist to join our Crop Support Team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective use of automated controls systems across our nursery operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Standardize and modernize hardware and software systems used in growing crops across our nursery operations.
  • Collaborate with our in-house software development team to support integrations between our crop management system and automated control systems' output.
  • Develop and maintain service contracts with automated controls systems providers.
  • Track metrics and report on key KPIs, including response times to support tickets.
  • Develop in-house training materials, guides, and Standard Operating Procedures for use by growers, managers, and repair and maintenance staff at PRT sites.
  • Contribute to the development of PRT's overall approach to Crop Support by taking an active role in Crop Specialist Team discussions, workshops, and planning sessions.
  • Encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels.
  • Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement.

About the Team:

The Crop Support Team meets monthly to coordinate the team's approach across all sites. Each specialist also meets with the Director of Crop Production on a regular, individual, basis to workshop individual projects and focus on professional development according to PRT's Leadership Competencies.

Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum of five years of experience programming greenhouse controls systems.
  • Hands-on experience growing crops in a production-focused environment.
  • Knowledge of greenhouse control systems, with Argus expertise a plus.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs.
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to travel to PRT sites across Canada and the USA.
  • Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
  • Good problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct a root cause analysis.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Communicate with honesty, kindness, and respect.

Leadership Competencies:

  • BUILD TRUST AND CONFIDENCE
  • FOSTER COLLABORATION
  • CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY TO ACHIEVE GOALS
  • INSPIRE INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT


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