Senior Automation & Controls Lead (PLC & SCADA)

Socket.dev; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalus is seeking a Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Specialist to provide technical leadership across complex control systems and automation projects. You will shape standards, drive reliability, and guide teams through troubleshooting and commissioning efforts in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on delivering practical solutions, ensuring safe operations, and improving plant performance through governance and collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in PLC programming, automation, and instrumentation within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Red Seal Instrumentation & Controls Technician or Industrial Instrument Mechanic certification, and/or a relevant engineering technology diploma/degree.
• Proficient with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000, SLC 500, FactoryTalk View Studio, Ignition SCADA, industrial networks, and VFDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical control systems prioritization for PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and instrumentation.
• Drive complex troubleshooting from root cause analysis to return to service.
• Establish technical standards and governance to maintain reliable, secure automation systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Red Seal Instrumentation & Control Technician

Industrial Instrument Mechanic certification

Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering Technology diploma or degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000

RSLogix SLC 500

FactoryTalk View Studio

Ignition SCADA

Industrial networks

VFDs

Job description

Vitalus is seeking a Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Specialist to provide technical leadership across complex control systems and automation projects. You will shape standards, drive reliability, and guide teams through troubleshooting and commissioning efforts in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on delivering practical solutions, ensuring safe operations, and improving plant performance through governance and collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations.