Senior Process Control Technologist

Elmira Pet Products Ltd.; Elmira; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

40% Employee discounts on pet food

RRSP matching (4%)

Job summary

Elmira Pet Products is seeking a Senior Process Control Technologist in the Maintenance Department to oversee all activities related to control systems, instruments, and data management. The role provides leadership for daily operations and capital projects involving new or upgraded control systems.

You will coordinate with IT and operations, participate in 24-hour on-call rotation, and ensure system reliability, calibration, and documentation across batching software, PLC, and HMI platforms.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Controls Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Process Control Technology.
• Advanced training with HMI packaging such as Rockwell and Siemens.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Allen Bradley Logix, Inductive Automation – Ignition Platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting for control hardware, software, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Design, develop, and install electrical and control systems for plant processes.
• Write and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, and data collection programs.
• Coordinate calibration activities and maintain documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI - Rockwell/Siemens

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Diploma in Controls Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley Logix

Inductive Automation Ignition

Job description

• Location 35 MARTIN'S LANE,ELMIRA, ON, N3B 2Z5,Canada
• Base Pay $47.06 - $52.29 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Hourly

Description

Do you love pets? Do you enjoy working with great, hardworking people who want to be the best at what they do? This is your chance to join this locally owned, Canadian company that provides training, career advancement, and secure, long-term employment.

We are currently looking for a Senior Process Control Technologist in our Maintenance Department!

About Us…

At Elmira Pet Products, we're focused on enriching the lives of pets and the families who care for them by crafting quality pet food for dogs and cats.

As a proudly Canadian-owned and operated company and a Great Place to Work® Certified™ employer, we're committed to creating a positive workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

With over 40 years of industry expertise, we ensure every product is crafted to the highest standards and meets the unique needs of our customers.

Join our team to be part of a high-performing company where your contributions matter and make a real impact. Every role at EPP works together to contribute to our shared success.

Guided by our values of we do the Right Thing, work as One Team, and focus on Solutions, we collaborate to support our co-workers, serve our customers, and advance the pet food industry. We take pride in the work we do and the difference it makes for pets and their families.

Employees from all areas of the company work together to contribute towards meeting our common goal of producing the highest quality pet food in the industry. We are proud of our strong work ethic and “small town” values, including honesty, integrity, and respect. We are proudly Canadian-owned and operated.

Health and safety are our top priorities, enabling our employees to approach their work with peace of mind. We also offer an employee Wellness Program. This program focuses on employee health and wellbeing, by offering healthy lifestyle activities, information, and training.

We offer:

• Competitive wages
• Steady shifts
• $500 bonus – for referring friends and family who get hired
• $185 Safety Shoe Reimbursement – annually
• 40% Employee discounts on pet food products
• Christmas Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including extended health care, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, mental health services, and short-term and long-term disability – after 6 months
• RRSP matching program – 4% after 6 months
• Optional overtime - 1.5x your regular rate after 40 hours; Sunday’s are paid at double time
• Within your first year, you are eligible for wage increases every 3 months! General wage increases are determined annually.
• Many opportunities for career enhancement with corresponding increases in pay.

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Senior Process Control Technologist is responsible for overseeing all activities performed by the Process Control Technologists related to the development, installation, repair and maintenance of plant control and automation systems. This role provides leadership and guidance for daily operations, including capital projects that involve the design and implementation of new or upgraded control systems. Their responsibilities encompass all plant control and instrumentation systems, such as batching software, PLC system, HMI packages, integrations with production databases, and specialized software solutions for data storage and manipulation. This position coordinates and participates in 24-hour on-call rotation.

Main Duties Include:

Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Technical Support

• Lead advanced troubleshooting for control hardware, software, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, sensors, drives, and communication networks.
• Test, validate, and oversee the implementation of new or modified processes.
• Support start up, commissioning, and stabilization of new equipment and automation upgrades.

Instrumentation & Calibration Management

• Coordinate and verify calibration activities for plant instruments (scales, temperature devices, controllers, flow meters).
• Ensure calibration records, inspection logs, and measurement system documentation are accurate, complete, and retained.
• Maintain documentation for inspection, measuring, and control equipment.

Controls Design, Programming & System Development

• Design, develop, and install electrical and control systems for plant processes.
• Write and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, and data collection programs for extrusion, batching, product delivery, and operator interfaces.
• Lead the design and installation of retrofits and automation enhancements to existing systems.
• Oversee system testing, validation, and integration with production operations.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse process and equipment data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear, actionable technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies in controls, instrumentation, and automation.
• Recommend and implement solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and process capability.
• Provide technical leadership on automation and controls projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
• Maintain inventory of process control equipment, automation components, and instrumentation supplies.
• Source materials, negotiate pricing, execute purchase orders, track deliveries, and approve invoices for applicable purchases.
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities to support project and operational needs.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with design engineers, operations engineers, maintenance, purchasing, and production teams to support plant reliability and automation initiatives.
• Partner with IT Management to set up, maintain, and support operational technology (OT) network infrastructure, including switches, servers, and software used in automation systems.

What you'll have:

• Diploma in Controls Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Process Control Technology.
• Demonstrated capability in delegating responsibilities and assigning work tasks.
• Advanced training with HMI packaging such as Rockwell and Siemens.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Allen Bradley Logix systems, Inductive Automation – Ignition Platform, software applications.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite; Visual Basic and PC Networking Technology an asset).
• Interpersonal skills.

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

Elmira Pet Products is an equal opportunity employer and, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact our Human Resources team.