AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL

MPE Engineering Ltd; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Western Canada seeks an automation professional skilled in PLC and SCADA programming. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma or degree in electrical or automation fields, along with at least two years of relevant experience. Strong programming skills and excellent communication abilities are essential, with preference given to those licensed with APEGS/TPSK.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years combined experience in automation roles.
• Willingness to travel for maintenance and commissioning.
• Availability for emergency support on PLC and SCADA Systems.

Responsibilities

• Focus on PLC and SCADA programming, commissioning, and networking configurations.
• Control system planning, design, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Skills

Programming experience with automation software and hardware

Verbal and written communications skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Background in electrical & instrumentation systems

Experience with municipal & industrial process systems

Industrial networking & cybersecurity

Teamwork in multi-disciplinary engineering

Education

Diploma or Degree in electrical or automation related program

Licensing or certification with APEGS/TPSK

Job description

As an automation professional, the desired applicant will share MPE’s vision to provide industry leading services to our clients throughout Saskatchewan and Western Canada. The position is primarily focused on PLC and SCADA programming, commissioning, and networking configurations, however, a diverse background in automation and control system planning, design, control narrative generation, troubleshooting, and maintenance is also required.

Mandatory Qualifications are as follows:

• Programming experience with a variety of automation software and hardware.
• Willingness to travel to support maintenance and commissioning tasks.
• Availability for PLC, SCADA Systems, and related communications emergency support.
• Diploma or Degree in electrical or automation related program from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Preference will be placed for candidates that also have the following qualifications:

• Licensed or eligible for licensing or certification with APEGS/TPSK.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Background in electrical & instrumentation systems.
• Experience with municipal & industrial process systems.
• Experience with industrial networking & cybersecurity.
• Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Minimum two years combined experience in related positions to the above preference and mandatory qualifications.

Interested individuals should submit their resume, complete with references to:

Electrical Engineer

We thank all applicants in advance for submitting a resume, but only potential interview candidates will be contacted.

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