Industrial Automation Expert

21 hours ago


Canada Lactalis Canada Full time

About Us

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Lactalis Canada is a leading dairy company in Canada, with a rich history and a commitment to innovation and quality. Our mission is to enhance the lives of Canadians through our wide range of dairy products.

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Job Description

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We are seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Expert - Process Controls Specialist to join our team at Lactalis Canada. As a key member of our Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for industrial automation within the plant, including programmable logic controls, servo drives, AC drives, operator interfaces, SCADA, and plant management software.

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Your priorities will be based on incoming malfunction reports, capital plan, and maintenance department improvement activities. Depending on the site, you may be responsible for maintaining the condition-based preventive maintenance program, evaluating budgets, planning resources, evaluating and designing technical systems, and performing direct supervision of hourly maintenance personnel and contractors.

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You will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sanitation, and Plant Management to ensure all Process Control is effective and well-maintained.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Institute and enforce a rigorous change management protocol for Process Control systems to established plant policies and procedures.">
  • Lead the development of new applications or major changes to existing applications, such as developing a Condition-Based Maintenance system in SAP PM utilizing Instrumentation, Control, and Data Management capabilities in the plant.">
  • Assist the project manager in building project schedules and coordinating activities with the plant for major capital projects.">
  • Provide technical on-call support to Plant operation when required.">
  • Supervise assigned trades staff, including Tradesmen, Technicians, and contractors, by providing technical guidance and assistance, assigning work, and identifying and addressing training needs.">
  • Manage and maintain all licenses, such as firmware revisions, to ensure they are current and compatible with the plant's control systems.">
  • Coordinate the completion of all regulatory inspections for Maintenance, including Instrumentation calibration.">
  • Develop and maintain Plant PLC and SCADA system infrastructure.">
  • Provide Process Control specifications for hardware and software equipment following the Parmalat Controls and Automation Standard.">
  • Resolve plant technical issues and implement process improvements by performing weak-point analyses on systems and conducting root-cause analysis on failures of equipment to ensure the plant control systems maintain integrity.">
  • Provide expertise in identifying appropriate actions required to maintain electrical procedures and ensuring adequate training to meet legislative requirements.">
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What You Will Bring

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  • Electrical (or Automation) Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist diploma.">
  • Five (5) years related experience in the Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation fields.">
  • Experience with DCS (Distributed Control Systems) based systems.">
  • Knowledge of all Electrical and Instrumentation standards and Electrical Safety Code.">
  • Understanding of Process Control in different areas of the Plant.">
  • Proficient in industrial communication network technologies, such as Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, HART.">
  • Proficient with Krones, Sidel, Siemens, Allen Bradley RSLogix software (all versions).">
  • Proficient with Allen Bradley RSView Panel Builder software (all versions).">
  • Knowledge of Industrial Automation and Process Control System design utilizing instrumentation, hydraulics, and pneumatics.">
  • Strong Leadership, Management, and Communication skills.">
  • Clear thinker with the ability to function well when managing multiple priorities in a production environment.">
  • Good understanding of process control requirements for specific sites, such as cheese, butter, whey, and fluid milk.">
  • Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.">
  • Good understanding of process, CIP, and packaging control requirements for Dairy products.">
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What We Offer

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  • A competitive base salary of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.">
  • A performance-based bonus system.">
  • Four weeks of vacation.">
  • Benefits starting day one.">
  • A pension program with an employer match at 100% of up to 6%.">
  • Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year.">
  • A volunteer day to give back to your community.">
  • Learning and development opportunities.">
  • A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility.">
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About Our Commitment to ESG and DEI

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Lactalis Canada is committed to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities and treatment, regardless of their background, culture, or identity. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to succeed.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you require accommodation due to a disability, please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.



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