Senior Industrial Process and Automation Control Specialist

AWC Water Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC Water Solutions is seeking a senior Controls/Automation professional to lead the design and deployment of advanced control systems for water and wastewater projects in Alberta and beyond.

You will manage PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and cybersecurity for critical equipment, while coordinating with engineering teams and field staff. Travel to sites will be required, and mentorship of junior engineers is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in automation & instrumentation.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment plants or turnkey industrial packages is an asset.
• Demonstrate experience in PLC programming and field service support for multiple platforms.
• Experience with a variety of PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, CODESYS).
• Experience with HMIs (FT View Studio, WinCC/TIA Portal).
• Knowledge of SCADA, VFDs, and industrial networks.
• Strong work ethic, communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead small project teams and mentor juniors.
• Willingness to travel less than 25%.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of control systems from design to field instrumentation.
• Procurement of customer user requirement specifications.
• Evaluate control strategies for industrial processes.
• Review I&C documentation: Control Narrative, RATS List, Cause and Effect, Serial Interface Lists.
• Design and implement multi-loop control systems with integration to existing systems.
• PLC programming and calibration of field devices.
• Develop intuitive HMI/SCADA graphics and configurations.
• Implement cybersecurity measures for control systems.
• Provide remote technical support and field commissioning assistance.
• Mentor junior staff and provide leadership to project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix

Siemens S7 (TIA Portal)

CODESYS-based PLC systems

Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio

Siemens WinCC / TIA Portal

Modicon / EcoStruxure (Schneider)

Job description

AWC specializes in providing integrated water, wastewater treatment plants and many other specialized industrial packaged solutions. We offer clients advanced in-house engineering & design with 3D modeling, piloting, fabrication and machining, in-house control panel shop, and a full range of field services, allowing us to provide turn-key solutions.

As our company and backlog expands, we are seeking qualified persons in filling the senior position in our Controls / Automation Division. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a level of technical experience in industrial control systems, and hands-on experience.

Duties and responsibilities

• Leads the development of the control system, from the control system design to field instrumentation
• Total procurement of customer user requirement specifications
• Evaluating control strategies and suitability to common industrial processes
• Evaluating I&C documentation - Control Narrative, RATS List, Cause and Effect Diagram, Serial Interface Lists
• Designing and implementing multiple-loop control systems. Ensuring seamless integration with other systems including existing control systems
• PLC programming and calibration of field devices
• Leading development initiatives to improve process and systems optimization.
• Develops intuitive HMI display graphics and configurations
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures to protect control systems
• Develop intuitive SCADA / RTU applications including historian / trending and reporting.
• Configuring and troubleshooting industrial network components
• Supports internal Factory Acceptance Testing prior to equipment shipment to site
• Supports field commissioning and operations of complete water and wastewater systems
• Field support will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel (less than 25% of their time)
• Communicates with internal/external key stakeholders (e.g., engineering, fabrication, CAD, consultants, suppliers) to identify and resolve issues pro-actively
• Delivers exceptional service to clients and on-site partners (e.g., General Contractors, end users)
• Root Cause analysis for control system failures including the development and implementation of corrective actions
• Provide remote technical support for clients and site operators
• Provide mentorship to junior staff

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment plants, as well as a variety of other turnkey industrial process packages will be an asset
• Post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation
• Demonstrate experience in PLC programming and field service support for multiple programming platforms
• Experience with a variety of PLC platforms, preferably Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix, Siemens S7 using TIA Portal, and CODESYS-based PLC systems
• Experience and/or working knowledge with HMIs, preferably Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio and Siemens WinCC / TIA Portal.
• Experience with Schneider PLC and HMI platforms, such as Modicon and EcoStruxure, including Structured Text programming, would be considered an asset
• Experience and/or knowledge with SCADA, various VFDs, industrial communications networks
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in delivering high quality results
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to provide leadership to small project teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Interest in continuous learning

Benefits

Industry-Leading Compensation

AWC offers competitive, industry-leading compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance. Each role includes a base salary, bonus plan, extended health benefits, and participation in our Group RRSP program.

Employee Recognition & Team Culture

We believegreat workdeserves to be celebrated. AWC has a strong employee recognition program that regularly acknowledges individual and team achievements. We also foster a welcoming, social workplace with regular team events and opportunities to connect and have fun together.

Workplace Amenities

Our staff rooms are fully stocked with complimentary snacks and refreshments, helping keep energy levels high throughout the day.

Professional & Personal Development

AWC is deeply committed to lifelong learning and growth. We actively support employees in reaching their full potential through professional development opportunities, support for further education, and subsidies for fitness and wellness programs.

Wesincerely thankall applicants for theirinterest,however, only those selected will be contacted.