Systems Integrator I: PLC/SCADA Automation Expert

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The System integrator will be a member of Toronto Water's Technology & Customer Experience PCS unit, reporting to Senior Project Manager, Asset Management and Field Service (AMFS).

AMFS supports front-line automation for TW assets, including SCADA/PLC programming and integration, across water treatment and distribution, working with internal teams and external vendors to deliver complex automation solutions.

Qualifications

• College Diploma/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience in the application of the principles and practices of instrumentation, process control, PLC, and SCADA systems as applied to municipal water treatment and, wastewater treatment or collection/distribution/ collection systems.
• Considerable experience in planning, designing and implementing PLC, SCADA and HMI in a highly complex technology environment utilizing iFix, Proficy Machine Edition, RS Logix, Visual Basic, Kepware OPC, SimMagic and Pics-Pro.
• Considerable experience programming with Emerson formerly GE Automation platform ( RX3i), Allen-Bradley (PLC5, SLC, CLX), programmable controllers with associated controllers' remote I/O, troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Strong knowledge in computerized systems such as Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022/2025, Active Directory and cyber security.
• Must possess a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and have daily access to a vehicle to travel to various work locations and construction sites and the ability to obtain a City Operator's Permit.

Responsibilities

• Provides input to Data Management teams on transformation of clients' business requirements by participating in and carrying out varied assignments related to Process Control Systems and process automation within a broad field of Municipal infrastructure design and construction.
• Oversees integration of complex installations; testing and acceptance/approvals, including guidance of external resources.
• Redesigns business principles, processes, policies and standards by recommending best practices and improvements to current processes (i.e. Planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining PLC, SCADA, OIT and other computerized equipment in a highly complex technology environment utilizing variety of automation and control platforms and products).
• Leads projects related to SCADA and PLC programming and coordinates external providers.
• Conducts walk-through of deliverables to identify potential problems (i.e. FAT/SAT testing and site acceptance).
• Prepares training material and documentation for clients and staff.

Skills

Process control

SCADA systems

PLC programming

HMI design

Industrial networks

Automation projects

Team leadership

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

iFix

Proficy Machine Edition

RS Logix

Visual Basic

Kepware OPC

SimMagic

Pics-Pro

Job description

The System integrator will be a member of Toronto Water's Technology & Customer Experience PCS unit, reporting to Senior Project Manager, Asset Management and Field Service (AMFS).

AMFS supports front-line automation for TW assets, including SCADA/PLC programming and integration, across water treatment and distribution, working with internal teams and external vendors to deliver complex automation solutions.