Controls and Automation Engineer
Saltworks Technologies
- Richmond, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preparing the overall automation system design basis, determining I/O requirements, selecting PLC and HMI hardware, and creating the plant wide control system network architecture.
- Generating controls & automation system design documents including state flow diagrams, sequence charts, control narratives, etc.
- Preparing detailed specifications for automation system hardware including PLC, HMI, I/O cards, etc.
- Delivering complete controls & automation packages of complex water treatment process plants that include I/O mapping, PLC code, HMI screens, etc.
- Setting up operator friendly simulations of the controls & automation system and facilitating thorough simulation testing.
- Supporting commissioning and troubleshooting of controls & automation systems.
- Interfacing with third party vendor sub-systems using common industrial communication protocols including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and Peer-to-Peer Messaging.
- Working closely with Process-Control Engineers to ensure control narrative accuracy and working towards eliminating gaps between Process and Controls.
- Occasionally traveling to plant installations and working with customers for start-up and commissioning.
- A degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Registered (or eligible to register) as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- 3 – 5 years of work experience in designing, implementing, and commissioning controls & automation systems.
- Experience with programming in Ladder and STL languages and programming PLCs and HMIs with Siemens STEP 7, Siemens WinCC, and Allen Bradley Studio 5000.
- Experience with identifying and troubleshooting controls and automation system bugs, often under tight deadlines.
- A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
- A diverse and inclusive team that is key to our success.
- A competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and education allowance.
- A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, diversity, and teamwork.
- Fun social activities and company events.