Automation Engineer
David Aplin Group
- Dartmouth, NS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for end-to-end testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.
- Performing quality checks of the control panel assemblies including point-to-point testing, torque checks, and cable size validation.
- Provide input to the project manager on forecast of schedule for commissioning.
- Red line drawings and submit to the Automation & Controls Manager
- Troubleshoot PLC programming to comply with the approved control philosophy (sequence of operation).
- Troubleshoot HMI pages during start-up.
- Checking the calibration of system sensors and transmitters
- Filling out commissioning documentation.
- Works closely with other teams such as Refrigeration and/or HVAC projects teams to start-up various HVAC-R systems.
- Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company-issued and procured assets by recording use, wear, and conditions.
- 5 years + of experience in HVAC/Controls; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School).
- Industrial Electrician or other equivalent Electrical trade (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with various PLCs, Industrial control systems, and HMIs.
- Familiar with or have a strong interest in HVAC Systems (Fans, pumps, AHUs, Chillers & Refrigeration systems).
- Experience in drawing panel layouts in AutoCAD Electric (or other software) - an asset.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
- Red seal or registered apprentice - an asset.
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%.