Automation & Controls Specialist: Plant Optimization

Maple Leaf Foods; London; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Canada seeks an Automation Engineer to support plant automation, backups, disaster recovery, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, Automation, the role focuses on improving equipment efficiency and manufacturing effectiveness.

The ideal candidate holds a 3–5 year Canadian college diploma in Industrial Controls/Automation with hands-on PLC programming, instrumentation experience, and AutoCAD skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Industrial Controls/Automation with 3–5 years of Canadian education pathway and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience programming and PLC troubleshooting.
• Proven experience troubleshooting industrial control systems.
• Self-learner.
• Experience in instrumentation implementation, integration and calibration.
• Create and maintain electrical prints in AutoCAD.
• Ability to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills with computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of current safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to solve unique problems and push boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for automation deliverables aligned with the Automation Strategy Plan and Operational Shift Support requirements.
• Support backup and disaster recovery for plant Control and Automation systems (PLC, PC, HMI, SCADA, Robotics, Building Automation).
• Support the Instrumentation program to meet FSQA, regulatory and operational requirements.
• Support Predictive, Preventative and Proactive maintenance for Controls related systems.
• Work with Vendors and Suppliers to build strong collaborative relationships.
• Follow the Facility Controls and Electrical build standards in alignment with Corporate Engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment on-site or via VPN; mentor team members to resolve control issues.
• Be comfortable with escalation procedures and after-hours support when needed.
• Maintain equipment-level network systems to align with Corporate IS protocols.
• Manage and support the facility Building Automation System.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial controls

AutoCAD

Problem solving

Vendors collaboration

Education

Industrial Controls/Automation diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Maple Leaf Foods in Canada seeks an Automation Engineer to support plant automation, backups, disaster recovery, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, Automation, the role focuses on improving equipment efficiency and manufacturing effectiveness.

The ideal candidate holds a 3–5 year Canadian college diploma in Industrial Controls/Automation with hands-on PLC programming, instrumentation experience, and AutoCAD skills.