Automation & Industry 4.0 Leader (AI & IIoT)

Soprema; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SOPREMA is seeking a Senior Automation Specialist to lead automation across North American bitumen operations. You will drive reliability, standardization, and continuous improvement of automation systems, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will guide Industry 4.0 initiatives, deploy AI and vision tech, program PLCs/HMIs, and partner with operations on capital projects and digital transformations across Canada and the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering or electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define and support the long-term automation and digital transformation roadmap for SOPREMA's bitumen operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies to improve performance, reliability, quality, safety, and cost.
• Lead automation, Industry 4.0, AI, machine vision, and digitalization projects across North American bitumen facilities.
• Program PLCs and HMIs (human-machine interfaces).
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and advanced analytics to optimize manufacturing processes and maintenance.
• Develop, test, and deploy automation solutions that improve stability, reduce variability, and increase OEE.
• Act as technical leader for automation initiatives during capital projects and process improvements.
• Establish and maintain automation standards, architectures, and cybersecurity across facilities.
• Evaluate ROI of automation and digital transformation projects and support investments.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by sharing best practices.

Skills

Industrial automation

Electrical systems

Industrial vision systems

Problem solving

Team leadership

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in automated production engineering or electrical engineering

Tools

In-Sight 3D Suite

Control Expert

TIA Portal

Citect

AutoCAD

Vijeo Designer

Job description

SOPREMA is seeking a Senior Automation Specialist to lead automation across North American bitumen operations. You will drive reliability, standardization, and continuous improvement of automation systems, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will guide Industry 4.0 initiatives, deploy AI and vision tech, program PLCs/HMIs, and partner with operations on capital projects and digital transformations across Canada and the US.