PLC Analyst

About the Role

Provide on-site and on-call production support for controllers including analytical, investigative, troubleshooting, problem diagnosis, and problem correction actions.

Manage change control and log all changes made to the shop floor PLC controllers.

Prepare and maintain complete documentation of these PLC controllers by updating technical documentation, equipment manuals, drawings, ladder logic, symbolic logic and computer programs.

Determine and recommend alternative methods of work or equipment modifications; reduce downtime and equipment failure associated with PLC controllers and connected equipment, and generate reports, monitor statistical trends on downtime and show reason for failure.

Perform root cause analysis and implement changes to support continuous improvement initiatives, which will include monitoring equipment performance and implementing changes to increase the uptime.

This position supports a three (3) shift operation and may include some work outside of the core business hours.

About You

Successfully completed minimum a three-year Electrical Control Engineering Technical program, and five or more years of experience working in highly automated environment.

Expert ability to program logic to successfully run on the Rockwell Allen Bradley suite of PLC's using Rockwell products along with the ability to analyze PLC controller problems and correct them through programming or system upgrades.

Experience in robotics implementation, programing, and troubleshooting.

Programming experience of PanelView (Rockwell HMls) and configuration and troubleshooting of VFD and servo drives.

Extensive experience in implementing new automation projects and upgrading control systems.

Proven knowledge in best practices to manage case, and pallet control systems, implementation, and upgrade safety systems to meet the latest safety standards in province of Ontario.

Extensive experience with devices such as photo-eyes, various safety devices, light curtains, shaft encoders etc. as well as experience in programming in Visual Basic 6 and Visual Basic.net and experience in developing and using simulators to test application code.

Comprehensive knowledge of Data Communications (RS 232, 422, Current Loop, Ethernet, wireless) as well as comprehensive knowledge of bar code scanning and printing and a solid understanding of physical network set-up, configuration and connections.

The Durham warehouse operates Monday to Friday with three shifts: Day shift, Afternoon shift, and Midnight shift and periodically conducts testing and overtime on weekends. Therefore, the successful applicant must be willing and able to support all shifts as well as work on weekends, as required. Where shift work is required, it is scheduled as per the Collective Agreement.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.