Automation Controls Engineer

Louis Dreyfus Company; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Yorkton is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to optimize processes and enhance efficiency while ensuring safety. This role requires post-secondary education in Electrical Controls and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of Rockwell Automation DCS and Wonderware platforms. A competitive benefits package is included, promoting diversity and sustainability.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• 2+ years in controls and automation engineering at a manufacturing plant.
• Experience with CMMS programs and FMEA.
• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and automate processes for increased safety and efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automation policies.
• Program and troubleshoot electrical control systems.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Creativity

Effective communication

Knowledge of electrical processes

Knowledge of DCS and PLC

Education

Post-secondary education in Electrical Controls or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation DCS software

Wonderware Galaxy and Intouch

AutoCAD

Job description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

The Automation Controls Engineer will primarily focus on maintenance activities with yearly projects to upgrade and/or install new equipment. Their objective is to optimize and automate processes that are manual, semi-automatic or automated to increase safety for personnel and increase efficiency, as well as maintain and troubleshoot the facility(s) automation and control systems in collaboration with the maintenance electricians to reduce downtime. Develop, implement, maintain facility/LDC automation and safety related policies and standards. Below are the related daily and weekly duties and responsibilities of the position:

• Implement, maintain, and develop facility standards/policies for automation programming, operator interface (HMI) and control hardware.
• Ensure 3rd parties follow LDC standards and policies related to Electrical Controls and Automation.
• Assist in development and execution of each Yorkton facility(s) annual Maintenance and CAPEX project plans.
• Assist with enhancing operational efficiency across all Yorkton facilities, as well as other facilities within North America on a as needed basis.
• Program, troubleshoot, and commission Electrical Control System hardware and software.
• Assist with Capital Project Work – Includes but not limited to: planning, designing, programming, commissioning, evaluating/review and working with 3rd parties.
• Evaluate, maintain, and upgrade firmware for DCS, Motor Control Centers, Skids, development software, Operator interface (HMI/GUI) hardware and software.
• Design and troubleshoot Automated Programming Sequences (APS).
• Update and or create 2D electrical drawings in AutoCAD for changes to existing electrical system or new projects.
• Work closely with facility and contractor personnel to complete tasks.
• Configure, design, troubleshoot Industrial Networking and Advanced Communication Protocols (i.e.: Ethernet IP, Modbus) related but not limited to Equipment Skid’s, DCS and MCC’s.
• Modify and troubleshoot Historian and SQL data reporting.
• HMI/GUI Development and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Ladder Logic and Structured Text with experience in Function Block and Sequential Flow Chart.
• Work with LDC IT to regularly backup critical controls software and related files.
• Participate and or lead root cause analysis related to electrical controls and automation.

Qualifications

• Must have post‑secondary education in Electrical Controls, Technology or Power Systems, OR applicable equivalent experience which may includes a combination of the below Preferred Qualifications in addition to Mechanical or Electrical Engineering post‑secondary education

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience in controls and automation engineering function at a manufacturing or processing plant.
• Previous work experience at a canola crush facility.
• Strong problem solving and creativity skills.
• Experience with CMMS programs.
• FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) experience.
• Extensive experience with Rockwell Automation DCS hardware and software.
• Experience with Wonderware Galaxy and Intouch platforms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of industrial electrical processes, procedures, and industrial processing controls and automation.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate process control systems, DCS, PLC, HMI and Motor Controls.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial instrumentation in relation to the DCS.
• Able to give direction with respect to equipment or process operation from an automation perspective.
• Able to climb stairs, ladders, withstand extended periods of walking, standing, handle equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting.
• Adept with computers, virtual servers, and Microsoft Windows based systems
• Adapt to quickly changing tasks and conditions.

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.