Controls and Automation Lead

Background & Purpose of the Job

The Control & Automation leadrole is critical to the development of our factories to World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste, and zero losses. As part of the engineering team,The Control & Automation lead role will help us create automated systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with utmost adherence to Unilever standards. Reporting to the site engineering manager, Controls & Automation lead will work with different departments and Plant leadership team to determine existing automation capabilities as well as future automation capabilities. This role will also play a critical role in scope definition of new CAPEX projects and will also work closely with OEMs in the commissioning of new equipment.

In addition, C&A Lead will spearhead the day-to-day troubleshooting alongside site electricians and identify opportunities to improve. The incumbent will also be responsible for plant electricians further training and development. This role also has responsibility for supporting electrical design, PLC/HMI programming and process instrumentation requirements for both new projects and existing systems

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

Assist site engineering manager in finalizing electrical and controls scope for new projects, adhering to Unilever engineering standards

Assists site engineering manager in creating RFQ for new projects

Oversees electrical and controls contractors during a project implementation 

Plays a critical role in delivering site CAPEX and other engineering projects on time &in full

Works closely with project engineers and other mechanical contractors in seamless execution of the projects

Establishes ideal line balancing for new projects and improves line balancing for existing lines 

Identifies and creates a time-based phasing out plan for obsolete PLC and control systems with least impact to plant operations

Works closely with site chief engineer to improve utility control systems 

Assists in net zero and energy conservation initiatives 

Assists UMS team in upgrade of site SCADA system (DFOS)

Design, build and program packaging and processing equipment, automated conveyors, communication networks, CIP systems and utility controls (Ammonia refrigeration, air compressors, boilers, building HVAC)

Set up and or adjust operating parameters in VFDs, servos and other instrumentation usingVendor software and or PLC programs 

Ensure compliance with all applicable provincial and federal regulations 

Creates and updates all plant electrical control schematics, PLC and HMI programs

Helps create the edit log for all PLC programs 

Lead and support additionalprojects and tasks as required

Coaches and mentors' plant electricians in their further development inPLCand process instrumentation troubleshooting skills

Support other departmentsand other plant initiatives as needed. 

Continuously improve control reliability of existing and new projects

Works closely with site category engineer to deliver categoryinnovation projects

Plays a critical supporting role in line modifications and Focus Improvement initiatives to ensure timely delivery of all critical actions based on current losses

Serve on a Safety, Health, & Environment (SHE) team as assigned.

Manage Industrial networks

Develop automation standards / standardize installation parts

Train technical staff in new technologies

Act as site liaison to IT department

Lead site Cyber Security

You’re a dot connector: Creative thinker with problem solving skills. Ability to determine root cause for emergent problems and equipment breakdown.

You love to win and have fun doing it : High performance site looking to continue to drive improvements in Process Systems. 

You’re a changemaker: Forward thinking and open to new concepts and ideas.

You’re a culture & change champion: Cascade a Fix Forever Culture and work with that mindset. 

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Bachelor's degree in technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Technical Trades License (309 or 442A) with equivalent experience 

5-7 years general industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in a food environment in similar capacity 

Strong experience with Rockwell software (5/500/5000), Factory Talk View, Allen Bradley VFD (Power flex and 525 series)

In additions to Allen-Bradley PLC systems, ideal candidate should have experience with Schnieder and Siemens PLC platform 

Strong experience with Allen-Bradley, Bosch-Rexroth and Schneider Motion controllers 

Strong experience with automated conveyor systems and Process instrumentation, including tuning of PID controllers

Good knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, CUL and CSA requirements as well as in-depth knowledge of the Regulation 

Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment

Excellent personal communication skills

Flexibility with schedule and hours

Familiarity with GMP/ISO/Audits is an asset

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)/World Class Manufacturing (WCM) experience is preferred; continuous improvement experience is also preferred. 

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) experience is preferred. 

Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, coaching and organization skills. Strong written and oral communication skills.

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