Automation & Controls Technician

Coulson Group of Companies; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulson Group of Companies seeks an Automation & Controls Technician for its Port Alberni operations. The role involves designing and maintaining controls platforms for aerial firefighting systems. Candidates need a related degree and strong programming skills. This full-time position includes competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Company paid benefits

5% matching pension plan

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Controls, Automation, Mechanical Engineering or similar required.
• Experience with PLC logic programming and data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test application software for logic-controlled applications.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for control systems.
• Assist in developing test and calibration procedures.

Skills

Programming for logic controllers

Data analysis using Excel

Excellent teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Controls, Automation, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Control system troubleshooting tools

Excel

MATLAB

MS Office

Job description

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About Coulson Aviation

About Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation is a global aerial firefighting company that operates in the USA, Canada, Australia, and South America.

Coulson Aviation operates with a fleet of large aerial firefighting aircraft consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet, we can run rapid aerial fire suppression, including initial attack and extended attack protocols.

Coulson Aviation is a part of The Coulson Group of companies. We are a growing organization that has been in business for 65 years.

Due to our company growth and expanding footprint, we are looking to add an Automation & Controls Technician in Port Alberni, BC.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The Automation & Controls Technician is responsible for supporting the design, development, and maintenance of new and existing controls platforms. Successful candidates will use their technical skills and experience to contribute to all stages of controls application development as well as provide service and support resources for our growing population of elite aerial firefighting products and programs. Reporting to the Controls and Automation Manager, this position is full-time and requires onsite presence in Port Alberni. Some travel may be required as well as after hours remote or on-call support availability as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and test application software for logic-controlled applications.
• Participate in overall system architecture design and definition for both hard and software.
• Supply equipment drawings, schematics, and layouts in accordance with company standards.
• Provide hands-on support investigating, troubleshooting, and maintaining system controls and components.
• Work with new and existing vendors to specify and select control components.
• Assist in the development and improvement of new and existing test and calibration procedures.
• Support the development of application support documentation.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or Diploma in either Controls, Automation, Mechanical Eng, Electro or Hydro Mechanical Eng.
• Excels with programming for logic controllers.
• Adept with interpreting and writing PLC logic including LD, FBD, SFC, ST, and IL languages.
• Comfortable with data analysis using Excel and MATLAB.
• Familiar with office software including MS Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proficient with use of control system troubleshooting tools such as Multi-Meter and CAN-Sniffer.
• Experience with CANbus and/or Modbus communication protocols is an asset.
• Experience with bulk material handling and/or mobile applications is an asset.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time responsibly.
• Comfortable coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams across multiple locations and time zones.
  
  

BENEFITS:

• $28.25 - $30/hour, depending on experience.
• Company paid benefits and a 5% matching pension plan.
  
  

We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any element of the job application process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace

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