Control Systems Specialist

ABL Employment Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

RRSP matching

Vision benefits

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

ABL Employment Inc. is looking for a Control Systems Specialist to operate from the Hamilton, ON office. This role involves designing PLC programs, drafting panels with AutoCAD, and leading commissioning of control systems.

You’ll manage projects end-to-end, ensure safety standards, and advise on new technologies. Base compensation reflects experience and market norms in Ontario. Applicants should have 3+ years in related roles, strong leadership and communication, and a solid background in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and regulatory codes.
• Experience applying control systems and instrumentation in manufacturing.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure PLC programs and automation devices (HMI, drives, switches, analyzers).
• Create control system panel designs using AutoCAD and draw packages.
• Lead installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Specify equipment and design solutions for control systems and safety systems.
• Develop and enforce specifications in compliance with regulations and plant requirements.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, on time and budget.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and present insights to stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

PLC programming

Control Systems

DCS/SCADA/HMI

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider Electric

ABB

Honeywell

Aveva

AutoCAD

Job description

Join a multi-disciplinary engineering firm with offices in Canada and the U.S. The Control Systems Specialist role will work out of the Hamilton, ON office.

Immediate Vacancy!

Base compensation depending upon experience – $65K to $95K
Life Insurance
RRSP matching
Benefits including vision
Collaborative team & work culture

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and configure PLC programs and automation devices (HMI, drives, switches, analyzers) based on design documents and functional descriptions.
• Create control system panel designs using AutoCAD and generate complete drawing packages aligned with approved specifications.
• Lead the installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of control systems and instrumentation.
• Specify equipment and design solutions for control systems, instrumentation, and safety systems.
• Develop and enforce specifications and standards in compliance with legislation, industry regulations, and plant requirements.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplined environment, managing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and present insights to stakeholders and customers.

What you bring to the role:

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Control Systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, PAC, drives), instrumentation, and safety systems, with intermediate-level programming skills
• Intimate knowledge of one or more automation platforms, including but not limited to, Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Honeywell, Aveva
• Comprehensive understanding of combustion safety systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory.
• Proven experience applying control systems and instrumentation in manufacturing or process technology.
• Knowledge of regulatory codes, standards, and specifications.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced instrumentation design capabilities.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• University degree or college diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Additional Considerations:

• Hands‑on design and commissioning experience with variable‑speed AC and DC drives.
• Advanced expertise in industrial networking and Operational Technology (OT), including security protocols.
• Proficiency in SQL databases.
• Certification in TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety or equivalent.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools may be used at certain points of the pre‑screening and selection process for this role. To learn more about ABL’s AI policy, please visit www.ablemployment.com/how-abl-utilizes-automation-and-ai-technology/