Plant Controls Engineer

LP Building Solutions; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced engineer to design and implement automation and process control systems. This role demands strong problem-solving abilities and experience with PLCs and control systems, ensuring safety compliance while delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in engineering and significant industry experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in automation and process control systems.
• Knowledge of networking equipment and PLCs.
• Understanding of medium/high voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering solutions to meet project goals.
• Design automation and process control systems integrating PCs and PLCs.
• Lead and guide engineering resources to ensure project adherence.

Skills

Automation

Process control

Networking

Control systems

Statistical control techniques

SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

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 them
… 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 safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
• Develop and implement results-oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve project goals and customer requirements
• Develop project documentation including standards, reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics, and other necessary documentation
• Design automation and process control systems integrating PCs, PLCs, drives, controllers
• Integrate statistical control components such as control charting, trending, remote monitoring, and data acquisition
• Develop, install, and debug control system programming including PC and PLC communications and HMI software
• Lead and guide engineering resources to ensure project adherence
• Apply standard engineering and project management practices
• Maintain technical skills through trade shows, courses, and consulting
• Train plant personnel on system features and operation
• Witness testing and oversee quality control at sites
• Monitor installation quality
• Work predominantly on technical tasks with minimal administrative duties
• Travel during plant construction as needed

What do I need to be successful?

• 5+ years’ experience in automation and process control systems
• Or equivalent experience and training demonstrating key responsibilities
• Knowledge of networking equipment, PLCs, HMI software, drives, and control systems
• Understanding of medium/high voltage systems and IT infrastructure
• Familiarity with statistical control techniques and SCADA systems
• Meet skills outlined in the Engineering Competency Matrix

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Work Environment