Junior Automation Specialist

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assists with programming/configuration of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and RTU for the Energy industry.
- Support the commissioning of a variety of controls systems.
- Test and confirm functionality of electrical equipment and instrumentation.
- Participate in reviewing and modifying electrical schematics, P&ID’s, Cause & Effect and critical setting documents.
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Hardware Acceptance Tests (HAT), Communication Acceptance Tests (CAT) on control systems and various associated equipment (Loop/HMI/Logic checks).

**Prerequisites**

**Education**
- APEGA or ASET membership is an asset.

**Experience**

The following experience is an asset:

- Programming PLC/DCS/HMI control systems
- Programming Allen Bradley FactoryTalk ME/SE and Studio5000
- P&ID’s, Cause and Effect, and Shutdown Keys
- Reviewing and modifying electrical schematics
- Calibrating and testing instrumentation and electrical components
- Python

**Other**
- Interest in pursuing a career in automation and controls in the energy industry.
- Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers.
- Basic knowledge of communication networks.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of programs
- As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict-of-Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement
- Driver abstract required for driving company vehicles, Valid driver license.
- No active restrictions that would inhibit travel outside of the country.

**Required Skills and Abilities**
- Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Competence in managing several projects simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Application of theoretical and practical engineering principles to solve technical challenges.
- Ability to interpret and utilize complex information.
- Solid reading, research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to understand complex, technical verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to interpret and utilize complex information, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications.
- Keen attention to detail, ensuring precision in all tasks and projects.
- Comfortable in working both independently and within a team setting.
- Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives.
- Maintains a Positive attitude in the face of challenges.
- Develops and implements systems to verify accuracy and monitor the quality of work.
- Proficiency and interest in both mathematics and science.
- Willingness to learn new skills, systems, and procedures.
- Highly motivated to excel in a competitive environment.
- Strong command of the English language.

**Relationships**

**Internal**
- Works in a team environment.
- Interacts professionally with all levels of staff and management.
- Required to attend meetings and liaise with direct supervisor and co-workers.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary Technologists, Engineers, Designers, Trades, Managers, and other department personnel.
- Answers inquiries and explains processes.
- May be required to prepare internal reports.

**External**
- Interacts professionally with all external parties.
- May be required to visit client site during commissioning and start-up.

**Authority Level**
- Decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures.
- Makes independent decisions within the scope of the position.
- Supervisor is readily available for assistance and guidance.

***Work Environment**

**Specific Work Conditions**
- Work is performed in an office setting during regular work hours.
- Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
- Requires the ability to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiries.
- Coping with frequent interruption and changing priorities.
- Required to attend meetings at other buildings.
- May involve occasional project site visits, often with short notice.

**Physical Requirements**
- Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc
- Occasional ability to lift, carry up to 25 lbs.
- Occasional ability to stand for extended periods for faxing, scanning, and photocopying.
- Manual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipment.
- Climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling when examining equipment.
- Must wear company-standard PPE when entering fabrication shops, yards, and project sites. Project site PPE includes CSA approved steel toed boots and long pants.
- Walking on uneven ground is to be expected in yards and at project sites.

**Performance Measures**

**Time Management**
- Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time.
- Maintain