Automation Team Lead: Drive Manufacturing Automation

Prelude Growth; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP/401k matching

Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Open concept work environment

Job summary

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. in Canada seeks an experienced Automation Team Lead to plan, supervise maintenance and troubleshoot automated systems, and guide a team of technicians and contractors.

You will drive CI project automation, integrate new machines with existing controls, oversee safety and food safety practices, and lead project delivery on time and within budget. The role requires a controls/automation technician program, electrical tickets, 5 years in automation with leadership, and

Qualifications

• Completion of Control/Automation Engineering Technician program and certification or equivalent qualification.
• Certified Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309D) preferred or working toward one.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation system, with at least 1 year in supervisory or leadership role.
• Possess in-depth knowledge and experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Motion Control Systems. Knowledge and experience with Ignition SCADA is preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting electrical drawings, P&ID drawings, and control network drawings.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership skills in a technical environment with cross functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to collaborate with plant floor employees.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Riverside’s Core Values.
• Lead compliance with Health, Safety and Food Safety practices.
• Supervise unplanned maintenance and coordinate with outside resources as needed.
• Develop and manage instrumentation calibration and preventive maintenance programmes.
• Negotiate service contracts to ensure high standards at optimal cost.
• Lead automation-related projects and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Contribute to RCA on complex automation failures and coordinate with third parties.

Skills

Automation systems

Supervisory experience

PLC/HMI/VFD

Ignition SCADA

Electrical drawings

Education

Control/Automation Engineering Technician

Provincial Electrician Ticket (442A/309D)

Job description

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. in Canada seeks an experienced Automation Team Lead to plan, supervise maintenance and troubleshoot automated systems, and guide a team of technicians and contractors.

You will drive CI project automation, integrate new machines with existing controls, oversee safety and food safety practices, and lead project delivery on time and within budget. The role requires a controls/automation technician program, electrical tickets, 5 years in automation with leadership, and