Automation Controls Engineer

The Automation Controls Engineer will primarily focus on maintenance activities with yearly projects to upgrade and/or install new equipment. Their objective is to optimize and automate processes that are manual semi-automatic or automated to increase safety for personnel and increase efficiency as well as maintain and troubleshoot the facility(s) automation and control systems in collaboration with the maintenance electricians to reduce downtime. Develop implement maintain facility/LDC automation and safety related policies and standards.  Below are the related daily and weekly duties and responsibilities of the position:

• Implement maintain and develop facility standards/policies for automation programming operator interface (HMI) and control hardware.
• Ensure 3rd parties follow LDC standards and policies related to Electrical Controls and Automation.
• Assist in development and execution of each Yorkton facility(s) annual Maintenance and CAPEX project plans.
• Assist with enhancing operational efficiency across  all Yorkton  facilities as well as other  facilities within North America on a as needed basis.
• Program troubleshoot and commission Electrical Control System hardware and software.
• Assist with Capital Project Work Includes but not limited to: planning designing programming commissioning evaluating/review and working with 3rd parties.
• Evaluate maintain and upgrade firmware for DCS Motor Control Centers Skids development software Operator interface (HMI/GUI) hardware and software.
• Design and troubleshoot Automated Programming Sequences (APS).
• Update and or create 2D electrical drawings in AutoCAD for changes to existing electrical system or new projects.
• Work closely with facility and contractor personnel to complete tasks.  
• Configure design troubleshoot Industrial Networking and Advanced Communication Protocols (i.e.: Ethernet IP Modbus) related but not limited to Equipment Skids DCS and MCCs.
• Modify and troubleshoot Historian and SQL data reporting.
• HMI/GUI Development and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Ladder Logic and Structured Text with experience in Function Block and Sequential Flow Chart.
• Work with LDC IT to regularly backup critical controls software and related files.
• Participate and or lead root cause analysis related to electrical controls and automation.

Qualifications :

• Must have post-secondary education in Electrical Controls Technology or Power Systems OR applicable equivalent experience which may includes a combination of the below Preferred Qualifications in addition to Mechanical or Electrical Engineering post-secondary education 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience in controls and automation engineering function at a manufacturing or processing plant.
• Previous work experience at a canola crush facility.
• Strong problem solving and creativity skills.
• Experience with CMMS programs.
• Six Sigma certified.
• FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) experience.
• Extensive experience with Rockwell Automation DCS hardware and software.
• Experience with Wonderware Galaxy and Intouch platforms.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of industrial electrical processes procedures and industrial processing controls and automation.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate process control systems DCS PLC HMI and Motor Controls.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial instrumentation in relation to the DCS.
• Able to give direction with respect to equipment or process operation from an automation perspective.  
• Able to climb stairs ladders withstand extended periods of walking standing handle equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires regular bending and lifting. 
• Adept with computers virtual servers and Microsoft Windows based systems
• Adapt to quickly changing tasks and conditions.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage employee and family assistance program life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around us

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time