System Technologist, Process Controls

Lactalis Canada; Belleville; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus program

Vacation 4 weeks

Benefits starting day 1

Pension with 100% employer match up to

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000/yr

Volunteer day

Learning & development

International mobility

Job summary

Lactalis Canada in Belleville, Ontario seeks a Process Control Specialist to oversee industrial automation, PLC/SCADA, instrumentation, and plant networks. You will work with Maintenance, Production, Quality and Engineering to keep process control safe, efficient and compliant.

The ideal candidate holds an Electrical or Automation Engineering degree or technologist diploma, with 5 years in Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation, experience with DCS, RSLogix/RSView, and industrial networks.

Qualifications

• Electrical or automation degree or technologist diploma is required.
• 5 years of related experience in electrical, controls and instrumentation.
• Experience with DCS and PLC/SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of electrical safety codes and instrumentation standards.
• Strong leadership and communication capabilities for multi‑site teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Institute and enforce change management for Process Control systems.
• Lead development of new applications or major changes to existing ones.
• Assist project managers with schedules and coordination for capital projects.
• Provide technical on‑call support to Plant operations.
• Supervise trades staff and coordinate planned maintenance during shutdowns.
• Maintain licenses and regulatory compliance for instrumentation.
• Develop and maintain PLC and SCADA infrastructure.
• Prepare process control specifications for hardware and software.
• Perform root cause analysis to improve plant control system integrity.
• Ensure electrical procedures and training meet legislative requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Industrial networks

SCADA/PLC expertise

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Electrical (or Automation) Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist diploma

Tools

Krones

Sidel

Siemens

Allen Bradley RSLogix

RSView Panel Builder

Modbus TCP/IP

Devicenet

ControlNet

Profibus

HART

Job description

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Job Purpose

Located at our Belleville, Ontario plant, the onsite Process Control Specialist serves as a member of the Maintenance Team and is accountable for industrial automation within the plant including all programmable logic controls, servo drives, AC drives, operator interfaces, SCADA and plant management software and all plant process networks along with the Instrumentation Supervisor. Work priorities are based on incoming malfunction reports, capital plan and maintenance department improvement activities. Depending on the site the position may be responsible for maintaining the condition based preventive maintenance program, evaluating budgets, planning resources, evaluating & designing technical systems, and performing direct supervision of hourly maintenance personnel & contractors. The position works closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sanitation and Plant Management to ensure all Process Control is effective and well maintained.

Responsibility

• Institute and enforce a rigorous change management protocol for Process Control systems to the established plant policies and procedures. Lead the development of new applications or the development of major changes to existing applications (e.g. Develop a Condition Based Maintenance system in SAP PM utilizing Instrumentation, Control and Data Management capabilities in the plant). This involves writing, managing and executing work related to assigned RFA’s (request for appropriations); writing code from specific documentation, developing and maintaining the documentation controls to track and manage all modifications to the plant’s control systems; and maintaining regular open communication regarding the status of projects to all stakeholders through the established project management process.
• Depending on the site may assist the project manager in building project schedules & coordinating activities with the plant for major capital projects.
• Provide technical on-call support to Plant operation when required.
• Depending on the site may supervise assigned trades staff including Tradesmen, Technicians, and contractors by providing technical guidance and assistance, assigning work, and identifying and addressing training needs by evaluating technical competencies. Participate in the coordination and scheduling of planned work during Plant shut down that is indirectly or directly related to the Plant control systems.
• Manage and maintain all licenses such as firmware revisions by ensuring they are current and compatible with the plant’s control systems.
• Responsible for coordinating the completion of all regulatory inspections for Maintenance including Instrumentation calibration.
• Responsible for developing & maintaining Plant PLC and SCADA system infrastructure.
• Provide Process Control specifications for hardware and software equipment following the Parmalat Controls and Automation Standard.
• Resolve plant technical issues and implement process improvements by performing weak-point analyses on systems and conducting root cause analysis on failures of equipment to ensure the plant control systems maintains integrity.
• Provide expertise in identifying appropriate actions required to maintain electrical procedures and ensuring adequate training required to meet legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• Electrical (or Automation) Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist diploma
• Five (5) years related experience in the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation fields
• Experience with DCS (distributed control systems) based systems
• Knowledge of all Electrical and Instrumentation standards and Electrical Safety code.
• Understand the Process Control in different areas of the Plant.
• Proficient in industrial communication network technologies such as Modus TCP/IP, Devicenet, Controlnet, Profibus, HART.
• Proficient with Krones, Sidel, Siemens, Allen Bradley RSLogix software (all versions)
• Proficient with Allen Bradley RSView Panel Builder software (all versions)
• Knowledge of Industrial Automation and Process Control System design utilizing instrumentation, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Strong Leadership, Management & Communication skills
• Clear thinker with the ability to function well when managing multiple priorities (in a production environment
• Good understanding of process control requirements for specific site such as cheese, butter, whey and fluid milk
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
• Good understanding of process, CIP and packaging control requirements for Dairy products

What Lactalis Will Offer

• A Competitive Base Salary
• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• Benefits starting day 1
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Our ESG Commitment

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our Commitment To DEI

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note

Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is:$88,400.00–$110,500.00 .

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.