Automation Controls Specialist

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Full time

Job Summary

The Automation Controls Specialist position at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is part of an automation team responsible for troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining automated industrial controls and equipment across the entire facility. This role requires strong expertise in field devices such as pressure, temperature, and flow sensors, as well as experience working with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP.

Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively troubleshoot HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, electronic control-related, and communication network issues within the facility, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Interpret and read electrical/control diagrams, with strong expertise in field devices such as pressure, temperature, and flow sensors.
  • Maintain the FactoryTalk Asset Centre repository for synchronized backups and performing routine manual backups of assets that are not included in Asset Centre, such as VFDs.
  • Maintain equipment-related and computer integration software to ensure revisions are current. Keep current backups of all machine and robot-related control systems.
  • Perform routine checks of automation Level 2 network assets to ensure devices remain accessible on the network.
  • Liaise with corporate Information Solutions to resolve issues with plant MES systems, production floor systems, and local plant network.
  • Provide on-site support for all plant process control and monitoring of automation systems.
  • Ability to write and interpret PLC programs in LAD, FBD, and STL.
  • Carrying out approved program modifications to PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems to improve machine efficiency and reliability.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on automation equipment, including plant CCTV systems, to ensure continuous optimal performance.
  • Provide technical support and training to plant maintenance team as required.
  • Ensure proper documentation of changes and updates made to the plant automation systems.
  • Provide input on equipment installation, total predictive/preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of SCADA, PCS, MES, and BAS systems.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a diploma in Industrial Automation, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering, or equivalent education.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years hands-on automation experience.
  • Experience working with Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems is required.
  • Experience working with DeltaV systems, Delta Controls, B&R PLCs, Beckhoff PLCs is considered a plus.

What We Offer

  • Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
  • Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

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