Senior Controls and Instrumentation Technician

BioTalent Canada; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bio-science company in Prince Edward Island seeks an experienced Senior Controls Instrumentation/Electromechanical Technician. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong skills in programming and troubleshooting PLC systems, and a commitment to safety and quality. The position offers a starting hourly wage of $29 and encourages diversity in applicants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial environment as a Controls Technician.
• Experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Rockwell PLC systems.
• Enjoys training junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instrumentation & controls issues.
• Lead PM calibration program execution.
• Maintain calibration and maintenance history of equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLC systems

Instrumentation maintenance

Calibration of manufacturing equipment

Programing Rockwell PLC

Education

Trade Certificate as Electromechanical, Instrumentation, or Electronics technician

Tools

CMMS Systems

BMRAM

Job description

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

BioVectra has an opening for an experienced Senior Controls Instrumentation/Electromechanical Technician reporting to our Maintenance Superintendent.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Senior Controls Instrumentation/Electromechanical Maintenance Technician will be responsible for carrying out instrumentation maintenance duties as assigned by the Manager or Superintendent, Maintenance. This position will install, calibrate, and commission instrument, electrical and mechanical industrial manufacturing equipment as required. The senior tech is also responsible to lead the timely scheduling and execution of the PM calibration program.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Two-week continental rotational shift, Days 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Automation Specialist with instrumentation & controls issues & projects.
• Assisting in programing Rockwell PLC to correct system issues.
• Assisting in troubleshooting and correcting operational/maintenance issues.
• Participate in the manufacturing equipment calibration maintenance program ensuring minimal plant downtime.
• Performing and maintaining manufacturing equipment calibration program in a qualified state.
• Aid in planning and scheduling of calibration and instrument activities.
• Installing and maintaining instrumentation/electrical equipment.
• Troubleshooting process control system.
• Maintaining PLC drawings, motor lists and any other documentation as required for efficient system operation.
• Assisting in pricing equipment and consumables for capital equipment.
• Participate in maintenance operations including tracking work orders, maintaining
• Spare parts inventory, and maintaining calibration and maintenance history of plant equipment.
• Proficient at utilization of CMMS Systems, BMRAM highly beneficial.
• Adhering to BioVectra’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Additional duties assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Trade Certificate as Electromechanical, Instrumentation, or Electronics technician or 5+ years of direct instrumentation controls or calibration experience in lieu of certificate.
• CET or industrial electrician would be an asset.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial environment as a Controls and Instrumentation technician, Electromechanical technician or manufacturing equipment Calibration Technician.
• Experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Rockwell PLC systems/Strong PLC programming skills would be an asset.
• Experience in GMP, pharmaceutical or FDA/Health Canada regulated industries is an asset.

PREFEERED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior mentorship of junior instrument technicians/enjoys training others.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated team player.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work shift work, overtime and respond to call ins as required.
• Occasional heavy lifting is required.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Leverage Diversity
• Develop Others
• Facilitate Transformation

Starting hourly rate of $29.00 per hour is based on experience

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.