Controls and Automation Specialist - Plant Controls Engineer

LP Building Solutions; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LP Building Solutions is seeking an experienced automation engineer to design and implement control systems for manufacturing processes. You will develop automation solutions, document standards, and ensure integration of PCs, PLCs, drives, and HMIs to meet project goals.

This role involves leading engineering resources and applying standard project management practices. Applicants should have 5+ years in automation, strong networking and PLC/HMI expertise, and knowledge of SCADA/ SPC tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in automation and process control systems and techniques.
• Detailed working knowledge of networking equipment and software, routers and cabling.
• Detailed working knowledge of plant PLCs and HMI software.
• Detailed working knowledge of all HMI hardware and software in use including Wonderware InTouch and Active Factory.
• Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems.
• Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches.
• Knowledge of statistical control techniques and programs such as SPC, SQC and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed control system design and software development for moderately complex engineering assignments.
• Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that meet project goals.
• Develop project documentation including standards, reports, specs, plans, prints and schematics.
• Design automation and process control systems integrating PCs, PLCs, drives, and position controllers.
• Integrate statistical control components and real-time history trending into system design.
• Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC/PLC communications and HMIs.
• Lead internal or external engineering resources to ensure project goals are met.
• Follow standard engineering practices and project management methods.
• Provide training to field operation and maintenance personnel on control systems.

Skills

Automation & control

Networking & IT

PLC & HMI systems

PC/PLC communications

System integration

Statistical control (SPC/SQC/SCADA)

Vendors & consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related engineering

Tools

Wonderware InTouch

Active Factory

PLC/HMI software

Job description

Job Purpose

Perform detailed control system design and software development for moderately complex engineering assignments, which are standalone, or components of a larger project. This position applies specific knowledge of automated and process control systems to manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.

We’d love to meet you if…

• you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
• you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
• you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations
• Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customerneeds and/or requirements.
• Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics and/or othernecessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals
• Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC Drives, PositionControllers, single or multi-loop controllers
• Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real time & historical trending, remotemonitoring and data acquisition / control
• Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC / PLC communications, PLC HMI and/orspecialty component software
• Lead and/or guide internal or external engineering resources to ensure adherence to project goals and objectives
• Implement standard engineering and project management practices consistently throughout project and work assignments
• Maintain technical skills and knowledge by attending trade shows or clinics; investigate new equipment applications withconsulting engineers & equipment venders, and specific course work
• Lead development and training efforts of field operation and maintenance personnel in the design features, process operation,interpretation of system information, and application of that information regarding control system functionality
• Witness testing and system site quality control
• Train plant electricians on processes
• Monitor installation quality.
• Work breakdown as 5% administrative, 95% technical
• Moderate to frequent travel during plant construction requiring a flexible schedule

What do I need to be successful?

• 5+ years’ experience in automation and process control systems and techniques
• Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
• Detailed working knowledge of networking equipment and software, routers and cabling
• Detailed working knowledge of plant PLCs and HMI software
• Detailed working knowledge of all HMI hardware and software in use including Wonderware Intouch and Active Factory
• Detailed working knowledge of AC & DC drives, coordinated drives systems and position control systems.3
• Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems.
• Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches
• Knowledge of statistical control techniques and programs such as SPC, SQC and SCADA systems
• Comply with minimum skills defined in the Engineering Competency Matrix

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field or equivalent