Distributed Control System Technician/Technologist

Outright Consulting; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a skilled Distributed Control System Technician. This role is crucial for maintaining and optimizing control systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. You will engage in designing, installing, and troubleshooting DCS and PLC systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. If you are passionate about process control and have a solid background in programming and instrumentation, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to the company's success and reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DCS, PLC programming in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of process control and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems.
• Provide troubleshooting support to resolve process control issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.

Skills

DCS Programming

PLC Programming

ABB 800xA

Allen Bradley PLCs

Industrial Networking

Process Control

Instrumentation Knowledge

Advanced Process Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Diploma in Instrumentation Control

Job description

We are seeking a Distributed Control System (DCS) Technician / Technologist. The role involves maintaining, designing, and installing controller system software. You will be responsible for analyzing system requirements, writing and installing custom programmable logic code, testing system efficiency, and providing ongoing operational support.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and troubleshoot various SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems including all Operational Technology (OT) and communication systems to maintain optimal plant performance.
2. Support control system, monitoring, and managing access to critical system resources.
3. Repair, overhaul, maintain, configure, select, and install controls and instrumentation equipment.
4. Drive lifecycle management and planning for control system equipment to ensure long-term reliability.
5. Partner with maintenance teams to complete scheduled activities and critical work with minimal downtime.
6. Provide troubleshooting support to operations teams in resolving process control issues.
7. Administer control systems, operational technology, and communication system modification requests under the management of change procedure.
8. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on DCS configurations, changes, and maintenance activities.
9. Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HazOps/LOPA, and shutdown reviews to improve system safety and reliability.
10. Participate in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team, and ensure implementation within schedule and budget limits.
11. Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and industry standards.

Skills and Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree or diploma in software engineering, instrumentation control, automation, electrical, process engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience working with and programming DCS, PLC, and similar systems in an industrial setting.
3. Experience in programming ABB 800xA and Allen Bradley PLCs is required.
4. Familiarity with industrial networking and communication protocols, including Modbus and Ethernet/IP.
5. In-depth knowledge of process control and instrumentation.
6. Understanding of Advanced Process Control (APC), optimization techniques, and loop tuning.
7. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control logic diagrams.
8. Experience in commissioning and start-up of equipment on DCS and PLC is a plus.
9. Previous experience in operations is a plus.

Seniority level:

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

• Full-time

Industry:

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing