Marine HVAC-R PLC Commissioning Specialist

W3Global; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Retirement Program

Job summary

Our client in Vancouver, BC seeks a Commissioning Automation Technician to commission, troubleshoot, repair, and program PLC-based control systems and HMIs for marine HVAC-R systems. You will be the electrical systems expert during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming on vessel projects.

Based in North Vancouver, the role involves collaborating with project teams and applying strict safety standards while supporting ongoing service and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC/Controls or equivalent.
• Industrial Electrician qualification or equivalent electrical trade qualification.
• Experience with PLCs, industrial control systems and HMIs.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems including fans, pumps, AHUs, chillers and refrigeration.
• Experience creating panel layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical is an asset.
• Red Seal certification or registered apprenticeship is an asset.
• Willing to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end testing, download programming, start up, commission, and service projects.
• Quality checks of control panel assemblies, including point-to-point testing and cable size validation.
• Provide input to the Project Manager on commissioning schedule forecasts.
• Redline drawings and submit them to the Automation & Controls Manager.
• Troubleshoot PLC programming and HMIs for operation accuracy.
• Troubleshoot HMI pages during system start-up.
• Check calibration of system sensors and transmitters.
• Complete commissioning documentation.
• Collaborate with Refrigeration and HVAC project teams to start up various HVAC-R systems.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain asset accountability.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial automation

Electrical trade

Education

Red Seal certification

Registered apprenticeship

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Our client in Vancouver, BC seeks a Commissioning Automation Technician to commission, troubleshoot, repair, and program PLC-based control systems and HMIs for marine HVAC-R systems. You will be the electrical systems expert during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming on vessel projects.

Based in North Vancouver, the role involves collaborating with project teams and applying strict safety standards while supporting ongoing service and commissioning activities.