Automation/Controls Specialist

1 week ago


London, Ontario, Canada Maple Leaf Foods Full time
The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation/Controls Specialist to join our team at Maple Leaf Foods. As a key member of our automation team, you will play a critical role in supporting the automation actions for our facility.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the automation actions for the facility, including system backups and disaster recovery, production support, department training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work closely with the automation team to ensure the smooth operation of our control and automation systems.
  • Provide direct support for all automation deliverable actions to align with the Automation Strategy Plan and Operational Shift Support requirements.
  • Support the development and implementation of a backup and disaster recovery plan for all plant Control and Automation systems.
  • Collaborate with the Instrumentation program to meet all facility FSQA, regulatory, and operational requirements.
  • Support Predictive, Preventative, and Proactive maintenance requirements for Controls related systems.
  • Work with Vendors and Suppliers to establish strong collaborative relationships.
  • Follow the Facility Controls and Electrical build standard in alignment with the Corporate Engineering standards.
  • Troubleshoot equipment in the plant locally or through VPN access when required.
  • Mentor team members when required to work through and solve equipment controls related issues.
  • Be comfortable with the Escalation procedure and understand the requirement of receiving after-hours calls from time to time.
  • Recognizing the needs of the plant, must be able to work as part of a team on a rotating shift that covers days, afternoons, and nights with the opportunity for weekend overtime as needed.
  • Maintain equipment level network systems to align with Corporate IS protocols and requirements.
  • Manage and support facility Building Automation System.
Requirements:
  • 2-3 year Canadian College diploma in Industrial Controls/Automation with at least 1 year of experience.
  • Experience programming and PLC troubleshooting.
  • Proven experience troubleshooting industrial control systems.
  • Self-learner.
  • Experience in the implementation, integration, and calibration of instrumentation.
  • Create and maintain electrical prints in AutoCAD.
  • Ability to solve complex problems within a dynamic working environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with a proven history in solving complex problems and computer skills.
  • Knowledge of current safety standards and regulations.
  • Being able to solve unique problems, extending the boundaries of existing knowledge.
About Us:

We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada.

We're passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We are carbon neutral. We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We're a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

  • Doing What's Right
  • Shared Value
  • High Performance
  • Diverse and Inclusive Teams
  • Disciplined Decision Making
  • Our Accountability
  • Intense Curiosity
  • Transparency and Humility


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