Industrial Control Systems Technologist

Lafarge Canada; Bath; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Technologist to ensure the reliability and efficiency of their Process Control Systems. In this vital role, you'll maintain the plant's control systems, oversee applications and devices, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a greener future while working in a collaborative environment. You'll engage with various departments and lead initiatives that enhance safety and operational excellence. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact in the world of construction and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Education in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or similar.
• Strong electrical and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure the plant's Process Control System.
• Coordinate activities associated with the control systems.

Skills

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Electrical competency

Computer hardware/software skills

Networking skills

P&ID creation

Data analysis using Excel

Problem Solving

Education

Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technologist

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Industrial Control Systems Technologist
Requisition ID: 9548
Location: Bath, ON, CA, K0H 1G0
Pay Type: Salary

Objective & Overview:
The primary objective of the Systems Technologist is to ensure the plants Process Control System and Sub-Control Systems are maintained and configured to provide safe, reliable service and efficient control. It is also the responsibility of the Systems Technologist to maintain the applications and communication that make up the plant's process network.

Responsibilities:

• Safety: Serve as a role model in the areas of safety, environmental stewardship, leadership, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.
• Reporting: Be familiar with and support the plant's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System including being aware of any specific duties outlined in the program. Fulfill the duties assigned to the CEMS Coordinator as defined in the Environment Canada report EPS 1/PG/7.
• Environmental: In consultation with the Environmental Manager, ensure that all process related changes and additions meet the regulatory requirements required by the relevant regulation, Certificate, or permit.
• People Skills: Coordinate with all relevant departments the activities associated with the plants Process Control System and sub-control systems.
• Resource Management: Coordinate all activities associated with applications and devices on the plants process network and their communication. This extends to the DMZ network and industrial applications on the business network.
• Technical Skills: Provide a reliable control system, which responds to the continually changing control philosophy of the plant and provides plant people with the tools to perform their jobs more effectively. Also, provide a continuous evolution of both plant control and IT/OT systems in order to meet future requirements.
• Maintenance Operations: Participate in weekly maintenance meetings as well as in the major shut-down meeting to coordinate jobs with other departments. Be willing and able to supervise the electrical team on an ad-hoc basis.
• Planning & Cost Control: Contribute to the plant planning processes (PDP, budget & managing other routine expenses). Implement effective and systematic solutions to achieve budget and to meet or exceed targets. Assist the Outage Planner and Maintenance Manager to plan the major shutdown including all capital expenditures, creating underpinning/supporting information and building projects in SAP to manage and control the expectations of the shutdown.
• Technical Development: Participate in various training and development programs to strengthen specific job skills. Provide safe, technical leadership required to fully support the plant electrical team and to perform emergency electrical repairs when required.

Relationship with Others:
The Systems Technologist reports to the Electrical Coordinator. There are no direct reports to this position however; there are requirements to oversee contractors and to support the electrical coordinator and supervisor with supervisory tasks.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Familiarity with plant safety rules
• Maintain the control system reliability
• Implement system modification requests
• Tune and configure the plant PCS
• Support capital projects requiring automation
• Control I/O support for the electrical department
• CEMS compliance with Environment Canada report EPS 1/PG/7

Dimensions:

• Plant Capacity: 1,000,000mt
• Direct Reports: 0

Qualification Profile:
Mandatory Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technologist, or graduate from a similar program
• Electrical competency
• Computer hardware/software skills
• Networking skills
• Instrumentation and Control System experience
• Experience and competency understanding and creating P&ID’s, and other electrical and control drawings using AutoCAD and other drawing software.
• Experience and competency with Microsoft Office Products
• Experience and competency with data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other data analysis software.

Lominger Competency:

• Conflict Management
• Informing
• Organizing
• Planning
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving

We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Your Lafarge Experience:
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.