Automation Control Systems Engineer

5 days ago

Fort McMurray, Canada Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Full time
Job Summary

This is a challenging opportunity for a skilled Automation Control Systems Engineer to join the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's team. The successful candidate will maintain infrastructure consistent with SCADA, PLC, HMI, and communication platforms.

About the Role

The incumbent will program, repair, design, replace, and upkeep all technical software, hardware, blueprints, and technical data sheets. They will provide technical assistance, inspect the work of staff and contractors, and coordinate service delivery with internal and external clients. This role exercises considerable independent judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, modify, and maintain all PLC/HMI/SCADA programs in accordance with IEC 1131-3 standards.
  • Participate in the Management of Change Process as it relates to Automation Control.
  • Design and integrate new logic for PLC/HMI/SCADA systems as needed.
  • Participate in site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning for PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
  • Respond to call-outs for Process Control System field service.
  • Update and revise emergency operation plans and SCADA orientation manual.
  • Requisition materials and supplies as per policy.
  • Develop and maintain long-term technology plans related to continuing operational requirements and projects.
  • Prepare and issue reports, statistics, and undertake special projects.
  • Train operators, end users, technologists, and other staff as required.
  • Ensure the upkeep of all required documentation, blueprints, schematics, databases, and process control manuals.
  • Develop, integrate, and deploy new applications, system software, or enhancements to existing applications within environmental services.
  • Research and make recommendations on both software and hardware products and services in support of procurement and development efforts.
  • Review and analyze existing applications.
  • Demonstrate positive and supportive leadership in efficiency and technology.
Qualifications
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare written reports.
  • Proven ability to employ a Management of Change Process as it relates to Automation Control.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques in PLC programming.
  • Decision-making, troubleshooting, organizational, and conflict resolution skills are essential.
  • Proven knowledge of IEC 1131-3 standards.
  • Ability to present automation and control concepts in technical and plain language terms to non-technical staff individually and in groups.
  • Proven ability to transfer knowledge through leadership and training skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and self-teach new concepts and techniques.
  • Water and wastewater knowledge, chemistry, and mechanical knowledge (pumps, motors) would be an asset.
Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • One of the following certifications is required:
    • Journeyperson Instrumentation Mechanic
    • Applied Science Technician or Applied Science Technologist - Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technologist
  • Five (5) years of Industrial Control System programming experience that includes two (2) years of experience providing support for SCADA systems is required.
Compensation

We offer a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, based on experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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