AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIST

GERDAU S.A.; Whitby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel production company in Durham Region, Whitby, is seeking an Automation Technologist to troubleshoot electrical malfunctions, maintain electrical equipment, and implement changes to PLC programs. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or a related field and experience in an industrial environment. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and three weeks of vacation to start.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Pension plan with company match

Three weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Years of experience as an Automation or Electrical Engineering Technologist in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge in industrial networking (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc.).
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and various Automation software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and perform maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Document and implement changes to PLC programs and electrical schematics.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance routines.
• Plan and direct electrical testing and modifications.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Industrial networking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Wonderware

Modicon PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Empowering people who build the future.

This position operates on a continental rotating schedule

Are you a persistent person who takes on challenges and digs into details? Do you like writing PLC and HMI code, designing, and troubleshooting automation and electronic systems? Do you like working in a rugged, but exciting environment? The Automation Technologist will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment. They will also document and implement changes to PLC programs, electrical schematics, AC / DC drives, HMI’s, and various sensors / transducers.

ABOUT GERDAU :

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America. Through its vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities, and downstream operations, the Company serves a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, and fabricated steel to its customers throughout the US and Canada.

The Gerdau Whitby Steel Mill has been a part of the local community for over years.

WHAT GERDAU OFFERS YOU :

Competitive salary package.

This position is eligible for paid overtime.

BENEFITS, for you and your dependents :

Tiered Benefit Plan (Comprehensive Medical & Dental).

Health Care Spending Account, subject to level of benefit coverage selected.

Voluntary Optional Life Insurances available.

Corporate Discounts.

ComPsych Guidance Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

PENSION, we hire to retire you, so let’s plan for that with our Company matched pension plan!

Other great perks include :

This position is eligible for three weeks of vacation to start!

Scholarship programs for eligible dependents of regular, full-time employees.

Tuition reimbursement, subject to case-by-case review.

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied and maintained by Gerdau.

Recognition programs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for analysis of electrical malfunctions or failure of industrial machinery.

Assists in developing preventive and corrective maintenance routines.

Reduce / eliminate electrical related production delays and facilitate improvement activities with production and maintenance departments.

Installs and commissions new electrical equipment and components.

Directs staff performing routine electrical installation and maintenance duties.

Plans, directs, and records results of periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.

Assists in coordinating contractor activities.

Develops standardized forms, work instructions, procedures, job aids, and tool kits.

Actively participate in all safety programs to improve departmental well-being.

Promote safety and environmental consciousness throughout the facility.

• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.

What YOU HAVE to offer :

Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or related field.

Years of experience as an Automation or Electrical Engineering Technologist in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Knowledge in industrial networking (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc.).

Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Wonderware, and various other Automation software.

Experience with Modicon and Allen Bradley PLCs is preferred.

MUST be able to work a rotating schedule.