Process Control Specialist

One of our manufacturing clients is looking for a PLC Specialist for their facility at Hamilton ON region.

Pay - 80K-120K

Key Responsibilities:

Control Systems & Automation

• Install configure maintain and optimize plant control systems including PLC DCS SCADA and HMI platforms.

• Troubleshoot issues related to automation equipment sensors actuators and field devices.

• Monitor system performance and implement improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Instrumentation & Monitoring

• Calibrate test and maintain critical instrumentation used for pressure temperature flow vibration and other operational parameters.

• Perform real-time monitoring and diagnostics of control loops alarms and system trends.

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Provide technical support to plant operations during startup shutdown and normal running conditions.

• Respond to equipment failures identify root causes and perform corrective actions to minimize downtime.

• Maintain documentation such as logic diagrams controller configurations and system backups.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all control systems comply with industry standards plant safety requirements and regulatory guidelines.

• Support protective relaying interlocks and safety instrumented systems (SIS) as required.

• Participate in hazard analysis risk assessments and energy isolation procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• Support upgrade projects system migrations and integration of new equipment.

• Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for energy efficiency and performance optimization.

• Collaborate with engineering maintenance and operations teams to improve system reliability.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Electrical Electronics Controls Instrumentation or related engineering field.

Experience:

• 3 7 years of hands-on experience with control systems in power plants renewable energy facilities oil & gas or other energy production environments.

Technical Skills:

• PLC platforms: Allen-Bradley Siemens Schneider GE Mitsubishi (any relevant).

• SCADA/DCS experience (e.g. ABB Emerson Honeywell Yokogawa).

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation control loops and industrial communication protocols (Modbus Profibus Ethernet/IP etc.).

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings P&IDs and logic diagrams.