Control & Automation Engineer Specialist - Calgary, AB

ZipRecruiter; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary is seeking a Control & Automation Engineer to design and implement control systems for various industrial processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in control system design and integration. Responsibilities include project management, system testing, and providing technical support. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6-15 years of experience in industrial control systems design and maintenance.
• Proficient in PLC and DCS programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for industrial applications.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Comco is an experienced Control & Automation Engineer Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing control systems for various industrial process applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid control and instrumentation (C&I) engineering background with experience in industrial process control hardware architecture design and software system integration. This position can be based out of Calgary, AB, Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working within a team to deliver professional engineering and system integration services.
• Design of industrial control systems according to all applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Development of engineering deliverables, including but not limited to project reports, C&I design criteria, design option studies, equipment specifications, instrument lists and data sheets and cable schedules.
• Develop electrical, control and instrumentation engineering drawings, including system architecture diagrams, piping & instrumentation drawings (P&IDs), network diagrams, cable block diagrams, logic diagrams, installation detail drawings, instrument loop diagrams, general arrangement drawings, motor control center schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, power distribution diagrams, panel layout drawings.
• Design and implement control systems for industrial processing, mining, feed & grain handling and food & beverage processes while ensuring functionality, safety, and reliability.
• Develop functional requirement documents to capture process control system requirements prior to software development.
• Program and configure PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), DCS’s (Distributed Control Systems), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning to ensure proper operation and performance as per specifications.
• Provide technical support and guidance during installation and startup phases.
• Provide maintenance and operational support for existing control systems.
• Perform periodic system upgrades and modifications to improve efficiency and meet regulatory requirements.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and advancements in control systems technology.
• Interfacing with other business departments, clients, suppliers and contractors to coordinate project work and deliver integrated solutions.
• Work with other team members to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology to enhance safety and functionality and reduce cost.
• Managing projects and leading teams, including other engineers and technicians.
• Performing site visits to gather information related to projects or scope out new work opportunities.
• Participating in preparation of project estimates and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Registration with APEGS or other Canadian provincial professional engineering regulatory body.
• Proven experience (6-15 years) in industrial control systems design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Strong proficiency in PLC and DCS programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) and HMI/SCADA software (Ignition, Factory Talk View, WinCC, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
• Experience with control system hardware design, including selection of sensors, actuators, and instrumentation.
• Experience in interpreting and creating electrical schematics, P&IDs and control system architecture and networking diagrams.
• Knowledge of industry and safety standards and regulations (ISA, IEEE, CSA, OSHA, NFPA, etc.) applicable to industrial control systems.
• Understanding and applying safe control system design and programming concepts.
• Knowledge of electric power systems and components
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or other data centric design tools will be an advantage
• Experience in grain & feed industries, mining or food and beverage industry will be an advantage.

Skills & Traits

• Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (English) and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Desire to take on new challenges and uncover practical solutions to technical problems.

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