Automation Supervisor

Job summary

Lead and develop a team of automation designers to deliver industrial automation projects from concept through commissioning. Oversee project performance, technical quality, and resource allocation while ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Job details

About Us Rockford Engineering Works Ltd. is a consulting and engineered-to-order equipment manufacturer. We design, build, and deliver heavy industrial equipment tailored to the unique needs of our clients across Saskatchewan and beyond, from first concept through fabrication, assembly, commissioning, and ongoing aftermarket support. What sets Rockford apart is our ability to integrate everything under one roof. We combine mechanical, fluid power, electrical and automation engineering with in-house manufacturing and field support. This end-to-end approach ensures our designs can be built, maintained, and trusted to perform long after delivery. At Rockford, you won’t just be part of projects - you’ll be part of delivering real machines that make an impact for our clients. We value excellence, accountability, and teamwork, and we provide opportunities for people to grow while contributing to challenging and meaningful work. The Opportunity Rockford is looking for an Automation Supervisor to lead our team of in-house automation designers as they design, integrate, commission, and support industrial automation systems for manufacturing, material handling, power, utilities, and other heavy industrial applications. This is a hands-on role with technical ownership, taking automation projects from concept and design through programming, fabrication, commissioning, startup, and customer acceptance. You will work closely with Engineers, Technologists, Project Managers, electricians, technicians, suppliers, and customers to deliver practical, reliable automation solutions. Responsibilities Lead, supervise, and develop a team of engineers and technologists, providing coaching, performance feedback, development planning, and day-to-day support. Plan team capacity and assign resources across competing project priorities to support effective project delivery and utilization. Oversee engineering project performance, including scope, schedules, design progress, technical quality, resource requirements, risks, and deliverables. Ensure engineering work is completed in accordance with Rockford’s design, checking, documentation, quality, safety, and professional practice standards. Identify and address technical, resource, performance, and project delivery issues early, escalating risks when required. Support project planning, proposals, and estimating by providing technical input, scope definition, assumptions, risks, and resource estimates. Lead assigned engineering projects and perform Lead Designer responsibilities as required, including technical coordination and customer interaction. Build team capability through hiring, onboarding, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and standards. Work collaboratively with Project Management, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, and other teams to ensure engineering priorities align with project and organizational requirements. Promote accountability, effective communication, sound technical decision-making, and a strong culture of safety and quality. Where professionally qualified and authorized, review, stamp, and seal engineering records in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. What We're Looking For Strong soft skills including leadership, mentorship, performance feedback, time management, decision making & team building. Degree, diploma, or technical training in Automation, Electrical, Controls, Instrumentation, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline. 7 to 10 years of industrial automation experience preferred, with demonstrated capability in design, programming, troubleshooting, or commissioning. 2+ years of experience of successfully leading a team of industrial automation specialists. Strong understanding of industrial automation and control systems. Ability to interpret electrical, control, mechanical, and technical documentation. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions. Experience working in manufacturing, material handling, power, utilities, mining, or other heavy industrial environments is an asset. Eng., E.I.T., C.E.T. P.Tech., or equivalent designation is an asset. Licensed or eligible for registration in Saskatchewan and other jurisdictions covered by Rockford's Certificates of Authorization. Valid Class 5 driver's license. Willingness to travel to customer sites, including occasional extended commissioning assignments. Ability to work safely in industrial environments and successfully complete a criminal record check. Why Rockford? Work on varied industrial automation projects from design through startup with a very talented team of automation specialists. Get hands-on experience with equipment, software, controls, and industrial systems. Work alongside experienced engineers, technologists, tradespeople, and project managers. Develop expertise across multiple automation technologies and industries. Opportunities for increasing technical, project management, and customer-facing responsibility. Support for professional development, certifications, and career growth. If you enjoy solving real industrial problems, working with automation technology, and seeing your designs come to life in the field, we'd like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Lead and develop a team of automation designers to deliver industrial automation projects from concept through commissioning. Oversee project performance, technical quality, and resource allocation while ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Requirements

Requires a degree, diploma, or technical training in a relevant engineering discipline and 7-10 years of industrial automation experience. Candidates must have at least 2 years of team leadership experience and the ability to work in industrial environments.

Benefits

• Professional development support
• Career growth opportunities
• Mentorship

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Industrial automation
• Team leadership
• Project management
• Control systems
• Engineering design
• Programming
• Commissioning
• Troubleshooting
• Mentorship
• Technical documentation
• Resource planning
• Performance feedback
• Electrical engineering
• Instrumentation
• Problem-solving
• Safety standards
• Industrial Equipment
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Industrial Automation
• Accountability
• Automation Systems Design
• Effective Communication
• Master Planning
• Technical Delivery Management
• Project Performance
• Valid Driver's License
• Project Delivery
• Automation
• Decision Making
• Consulting
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Control Engineering
• Control Systems
• Project Planning
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Engineering
• Material Handling
• Project Management
• Employee Onboarding
• Coaching
• Time Management
• Team Building
• Technical Documentation
• Technical Training
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Authorization (Computing)
• Coordinating
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Consulting
• Technology
• Automation Supervisor
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation

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