Automation Specialist

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Career development

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking an Automation Specialist for our Lagimodiere facility. You will troubleshoot and maintain automated controls across production and facility systems, with on-site support for plant process controls and monitoring.

You will interpret electrical diagrams, work with various field devices, and modify PLC/SCADA programs to improve efficiency. A diploma in automation and 2–3 years of hands-on experience are required.

Qualifications

• A diploma in Industrial Automation, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–3 years hands-on automation experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, HMI and SCADA systems is required.
• DeltaV, Delta Controls, B&R, Beckhoff experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, and related control/network issues to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical/control diagrams; work with field devices like pressure, temperature, and flow sensors.
• Maintain Asset Centre backups and manage backups for non-Asset Centre assets (e.g., VFDs).
• Provide on-site support for plant process control and monitoring of automation systems.
• Write/interpret PLC programs in LAD, FBD and STL; modify PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA for efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance on automation equipment and plant CCTV systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Diploma in Industrial Automation / Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA systems

DeltaV / Delta Controls / B&R / Beckhoff

Job description

The Automation Specialist position at our Lagimodiere facility is part of an automation team responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and maintaining automated industrial controls and equipment across the entire facility - including production and facility support equipment.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Effectively troubleshoot HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, electronic control-related, and communication network issues within the facility, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Interpret and read electrical/control diagrams, with strong expertise in field devices such as pressure, temperature, and flow sensors.
• Experience working with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet and Ethernet/IP.
• Maintain the FactoryTalk Asset Centre repository for synchronized backups and performing routine manual backups of assets that are not included in Asset Centre, such as VFDs.
• Maintain equipment related and computer integration software to ensure revisions are current. Keep current backups of all machine and robot related control systems.
• Perform routine checks of automation Level 2 network assets to ensure devices remain accessible on the network.
• Liaise with corporate Information Solutions to resolve issues with plant MES systems, production floor systems and local plant network.
• Provide on-site support for all plant process control and monitoring of automation systems.
• Ability to write and interpret PLC programs in LAD, FBD and STL.
• Carrying out approved program modifications to PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems to improve machine efficiency and reliability.
• Perform preventive maintenance on automation equipment, including plant CCTV systems, to ensure continuous optimal performance.
• Provide technical support and training to plant maintenance team as required.
• Ensure proper documentation of changes and updates made to the plant automation systems.
• Provide input on equipment installation, total predictive/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA, PCS, MES, and BAS systems.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment, and possess the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees. The ideal candidate has:
• A minimum of a diploma in Industrial Automation, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering or equivalent education.
• A minimum of 2-3 years hands-on automation experience.
• Experience working with Allen Bradley PLC, HMI and SCADA systems is required.
• Experience working with DeltaV systems, Delta Controls, B&R PLCs, Beckhoff PLCs is considered a plus.
• This position primarilyrequires willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail]: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

Company Description

About Us:
We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.
We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.
We are carbon neutral.
We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.
A diverse and inclusive work environment:
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture
Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].
Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.

There’s no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We’re a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.