Electrical Controls Specialist

Company Description

Do you want a position that is poised for career progression? Have you ever wanted to work for a three-time winning Canada's top 50 best managed company?

We are looking for an Industrial Electrician to join our already incredible Maintenance team for our brand new facility in Ayr, ON...sound exciting?? It is

Join the Techo-Bloc Team; where adventure and team spirit await you.

**Our Culture**

We are innovators at heart and love to roll up our sleeves, jump right in and get things done We live to create and we invest in great ideas. We collaborate and support one another at all levels. Leave your ego at the door, because at Techo-Bloc we are all equals
- Competitive salary:

- Competitive base wage ($45.00 to $50.00/hour) + OT
- End of year Bonus
- 40-hour work week is guaranteed + overtime opportunities
- Referral Bonuses
- Modern, clean, illuminated and high-tech facility
- Group insurance plan after 3 months of service
- Company matching RRSP
- Free access to a virtual family doctor through virtual care
- On-site training and additional courses available (if it's a work requirement)
- Awesome uniforms and swag
- Employee discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP available 24/7)
- Free Parking
- Day Shift Availability

**Job Description**:
**What you’ll do as an Electrical Controls Specialist**
- Analyze and troubleshoot electrical and controls issues throughout the plant
- Troubleshooting of automation systems and devices (PLC, I/O, VFDs, fieldbuses, communication networks)
- Replacement of defective devices, or commissioning of new devices, including basic configuration or backup reloading
- Create, update, and maintain technical documentation as needed (electrical diagrams, installation notes, other relevant documentation)

**Qualifications**:
**Required Skills/Abilities**:

- Understanding of general industrial electronics and process control concepts
- Ability to read, understand, create, and update electrical diagrams, with an emphasis on troubleshooting from electrical diagrams
- Electrical troubleshooting capabilities with the use of multimeter and other diagnostic tools; 24VDC, 240VAC, 480VAC
- Experience with industrial control systems (control panels, relays, contactors, safety systems, etc.)
- Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMIs
- Ability to read PLC program and reload from backup
- Experience working with industrial variable frequency drives (VFDs) (SEW, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Lenze)
- Experience with industrial fieldbuses (Profibus, Profinet, ASi)
- Understanding of industrial safety concepts, systems, and devices (Estops, light curtains, safety doors, OSSD, safety monitors); experience with ASi-Safe and Profisafe are a plus
- Basic knowledge of ethernet and basic networking skills (routers, switches, IP address, MAC address)
- Working knowledge and basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
- Experience with AutoCAD for drawing/updating electrical plans
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to root cause and troubleshoot automated equipment and controls
- Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio C# and Visual Basic
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project

**Education and Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or focus on Controls or Electronics
- 3-5 years related work experience
- Hands on plant integration experience developing manufacturing support systems
- Ability to work flexible hours as required

Additional Information

The health and safety of our employees is important to us. To keep our staff safe, we've implemented safety guidelines in line with prevalent Ontario laws