Controls Engineer

TEEMA Solutions Group; Squamish; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Professional Engineer to enhance their automation strategies in a dynamic environment. This role involves preparing and reviewing critical design packages, developing control panel schematics, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will play a vital part in optimizing process control strategies while collaborating with an EPC team. If you have a passion for innovation and a proactive mindset, this opportunity will allow you to thrive as you tackle complex challenges and contribute to a positive safety culture. Join a team that values your expertise and encourages continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in developing automation strategies for PLC facilities.
• Hands-on experience in an industrial facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design packages including P&IDs and control systems.
• Develop control panel schematics and assist with troubleshooting.

Skills

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Control Philosophy

PLC control software

HMI design

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Explorer mindset

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in BC

Tools

PLC/DCS systems (Allen Bradley preferred)

HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk & Ignition preferred)

Data historians

Job description

Prepare, review and comment on existing or future process plants design packages including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Control Philosophy, Control Narrative, Control Loop List, Logic Diagrams, Control System Design, Control Software, Control Hardware Specifications, Network & Communication Architecture, and other design standards.

Develop and review control panel electrical schematics, loop drawings and cable schedules.

Identify instrumentation, process control strategies and software for process optimization.

Develop and maintain company standardization documents and libraries for PLC/DCS programming, HMI design, communication interfaces, operation technology (OT) infrastructure and Alarm Management Strategies.

Write PLC control software, design HMI displays and setup data historians.

Update and maintain company standards and requirements for control system selection, naming conventions, style conventions, programming standards etc.

Assist plant Operators with troubleshooting control system/instrumentation issues as needed.

Interface and provide oversight with an EPC team.

Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures.

Participate in HAZOPs.

***** Must be a P.Eng ****************

Good understanding of PID, FF and Cascade Loops.

Good understanding of electrical systems, control enclosures, 3-phase systems (<1kV).

Good understanding of design standards such as ISA 101, 88 and 106 standards.

Good understanding of PLC/DCS systems (Allen Bradley preferred).

Knowledge of multiple HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk & Ignition preferred).

Familiarity with data historians.

Experience managing or working for EPC.

Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC) or other quality initiatives.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

A self-starter with the ability to work independently towards multiple deadlines with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Thrive on doing things that have not been done before (explorer mindset) and tackling challenging problems.

Environment and Safety:

Demonstrate a positive safety culture.

Identify, report, and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace.

Ensure that all environmental and safety related incidents, accidents, and near misses are reported in the appropriate timeframe and investigated in line with company policy.

Education and Experience

Education:

BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in BC.

Minimum of 5 years experience at developing architecture automation strategies for PLC facilities.

Hands-on experience working in an industrial facility.