Automation and Instrumentation Technician

Job summary

The technician will install, calibrate, and maintain industrial instrumentation and automated control systems to ensure operational efficiency. They are responsible for troubleshooting equipment failures, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting the commissioning of new automation projects.

Job details

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: High River, AB Job Type: Full TimeShift Available: Rotating 12 hour shift (four (4) days on, five (5) days off, five (5) days on, four (4) days off)Compensation: $44.30/hr Benefits Information Benefits are based in our Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid Vacation Extended Health & Dental Vision Care Pension Plan Short-term Disability and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement Principal Accountabilities Install, inspect, calibrate, maintain, and repair industrial instrumentation and control equipment Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automated control systems Maintain and support process control systems, instrumentation networks, and electrical control panels Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop drawings, and technical manuals Install, configure, and troubleshoot instrumentation including: Pressure transmitters, Flow meters, Temperature sensors (RTDs and thermocouples), Level transmitters, Control valves and actuators Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation and automation equipment Calibrate and validate process instrumentation to ensure accurate operation and compliance with specifications Support commissioning, testing, and startup of new equipment and automation projects Diagnose and resolve equipment failures to minimize downtime Assist with PLC programming modifications and system upgrades Maintain documentation, maintenance records, calibration records, and equipment histories Ensure compliance with company safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Diploma or Certificate in Industrial Automation, or related field Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems Experience working with: Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs, Siemens PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Ethernet/IP and industrial communication networks Ability to calibrate and troubleshoot a wide range of process instrumentation Experience with electrical control panels and industrial electrical systems Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs Proficient with testing and calibration equipment Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Preferred Qualifications Relevant certifications related to automation and instrumentation technician Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

What you’ll do

The technician will install, calibrate, and maintain industrial instrumentation and automated control systems to ensure operational efficiency. They are responsible for troubleshooting equipment failures, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting the commissioning of new automation projects.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a diploma or certificate in Industrial Automation and have 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and the ability to interpret technical schematics and P&IDs is required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Extended health and dental
• Vision care
• Pension plan
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Industrial automation
• Instrumentation
• PLC troubleshooting
• HMI maintenance
• VFD configuration
• Calibration
• Preventive maintenance
• Electrical schematics
• P&ID interpretation
• Control systems
• Allen-Bradley
• Siemens
• DCS
• Ethernet/IP
• Problem-solving
• Technical documentation
• Industrial Automation
• Programmable Logic Controllers Programming
• Actuators
• Sensors
• Automation
• Automatic Control
• Collective Bargaining
• Communication
• Telecommunications Networks
• Computer Literacy
• Control Engineering
• Control Systems
• Control Valves
• Food Services
• Distributed Control Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Optometry
• Industrial Instrumentation
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Predictive Maintenance
• Process Control
• Safety Standards
• Technical Communication
• Technical Drawing
• Thermocouple
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Human Machine Interfaces
• Commissioning
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering
• Food & Beverage
• Technology
• Instrumentation Technician
• Industrial Automation Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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