Senior Industrial Process and Automation Control Specialist

Job summary

The specialist will lead the development of control systems, from design and PLC programming to field instrumentation and commissioning. They are also responsible for implementing cybersecurity measures, providing technical support, and mentoring junior staff.

Job details

AWC specializes in providing integrated water, wastewater treatment plants and many other specialized industrial packaged solutions. We offer clients advanced in-house engineering & design with 3D modeling, piloting, fabrication and machining, in-house control panel shop, and a full range of field services, allowing us to provide turn-key solutions. As our company and backlog expands, we are seeking qualified persons in filling the senior position in our Controls / Automation Division. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a level of technical experience in industrial control systems, and hands-on experience. Duties and responsibilities: Leads the development of the control system, from the control system design to field instrumentation. Total procurement of customer user requirement specifications. Evaluating control strategies and suitability to common industrial processes. Evaluating I&C documentation – Control Narrative, RATS List, Cause and Effect Diagram, Serial Interface Lists. Designing and implementing multiple-loop control systems. Ensuring seamless integration with other systems including existing control systems. PLC programming and calibration of field devices. Leading development initiatives to improve process and systems optimization. Develops intuitive HMI display graphics and configurations. Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures to protect control systems. Develop intuitive SCADA / RTU applications including historian / trending and reporting. Configuring and troubleshooting industrial network components. Supports internal Factory Acceptance Testing prior to equipment shipment to site. Supports field commissioning and operations of complete water and wastewater systems. Field support will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel (less than 25% of their time) Communicates with internal/external key stakeholders (e.g., engineering, fabrication, CAD, consultants, suppliers) to identify and resolve issues pro-actively. Delivers exceptional service to clients and on-site partners (e.g., General Contractors, end users) Root Cause analysis for control system failures including the development and implementation of corrective actions. Provide remote technical support for clients and site operators. Provide mentorship to junior staff. 10+ years of experience Experience in water/wastewater treatment plants, as well as a variety of other turnkey industrial process packages will be an asset. Post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation Demonstrate experience in PLC programming and field service support for multiple programming platforms. Experience with a variety of PLC platforms, preferably Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix, Siemens S7 using TIA Portal, and CODESYS-based PLC systems. Experience and/or working knowledge with HMIs, preferably Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio and Siemens WinCC / TIA Portal. Experience with Schneider PLC and HMI platforms, such as Modicon and EcoStruxure, including Structured Text programming, would be considered an asset. Experience and/or knowledge with SCADA, various VFDs, industrial communications networks Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in delivering high quality results. Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, and customer service skills. Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail. Ability to work independently and within a team. Ability to provide leadership to small project teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Interest in continuous learning Industry-Leading Compensation AWC offers competitive, industry-leading compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance. Each role includes a base salary, bonus plan, extended health benefits, and participation in our Group RRSP program. Employee Recognition & Team Culture We believe great work deserves to be celebrated. AWC has a strong employee recognition program that regularly acknowledges individual and team achievements. We also foster a welcoming, social workplace with regular team events and opportunities to connect and have fun together. Workplace Amenities Our staff rooms are fully stocked with complimentary snacks and refreshments, helping keep energy levels high throughout the day. Professional & Personal Development AWC is deeply committed to lifelong learning and growth. We actively support employees in reaching their full potential through professional development opportunities, support for further education, and subsidies for fitness and wellness programs. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The specialist will lead the development of control systems, from design and PLC programming to field instrumentation and commissioning. They are also responsible for implementing cybersecurity measures, providing technical support, and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in industrial control systems and a post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation. Proficiency in various PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, and CODESYS is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus plan
• Extended health benefits
• Group RRSP program
• Employee recognition program
• Professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness program subsidies

Listed skills

• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Technical Support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• PLC programming
• Industrial control systems
• HMI design
• SCADA
• RTU applications
• Cybersecurity
• Field instrumentation
• Process optimization
• Troubleshooting
• Commissioning
• Root cause analysis
• Technical support
• Mentorship
• Project leadership
• Industrial networking
• Automation
• ControlLogix
• Rockwell FactoryTalk
• Control System Design
• Remote Technical Support
• Continuous Development
• Programmable Logic Controllers Programming
• Organizational Skills
• Strong Work Ethic
• Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Totally Integrated Automation Portal
• 3D Modeling
• Calibration
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Controller Development System (CoDeSys)
• Communication
• Telecommunications Networks
• Procurement
• Control Systems
• Cyber Security
• Instrumentation
• Fabrication
• Field Service Management
• Leadership
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Problem Solving
• Lifelong Learning
• Machining
• Wastewater
• Operations
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Industrial Control Systems
• Remote Terminal Unit

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Industrial Automation Specialist
• Software QA Engineer / Tester
• Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified
• Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

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