Field Service Automation Technologist

Company is seeking an experienced innovative and energetic Field Service Automation Technologist for our Port Coquitlam BC location. Our client services customers in a variety of markets including Ports and Terminals Industrial (Metals Paper Chemical Mining) General Industry (Automotive Manufacturing) Utility (Power Plants Water and Wastewater) Marine Oil and Gas Mining and others. Some of our customers operate in remote locations so periodic travel may be required.

This individual will be a key member of the Engineering Support Team and will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks ranging from troubleshooting field engineering controls equipment repairs design engineering HMI adjustments and control system programming . Work will cover a variety of electrical control and drive systems across a wide range of industries.

Some of tasks performed in project delivery are as follows:

• PLC programming on various manufacturer hardware such as Allen Bradley Siemens ABB GE or Modicon
  


• HMI Development on platforms such as: Factory Talk View Wonderware or Ignition
  


• VFD troubleshooting and repairs
  


• On-site troubleshooting
  


• Work in a fast paced environment under pressure to quickly solve problems
  


• Interfacing with customers and explaining technical work
  


• Small changes to existing electrical design of industrial facilities
  


• Networking
  


• Interfacing with databases and commercial IT systems
  


• Commissioning and start-up
  


• Long-term support and service
  

As part of the team you will also:

• Plan organize lead participate in and system maintenance PM kits troubleshooting many small quick projects
  


• Be in an on-call rotation with a group of other support engineers to ensure clients are kept running 24/7
  


• Demonstrate thorough understanding of customer and supplier contractual commitments ensuring projects are delivered in a safe manner and that our customer and business commitments are met or exceeded
  


• Support the Commercial team in identifying and quoting new opportunities
  


• Occasionally assist in the development of job cost estimates and attend critical customer meetings as needed
  


• Actively participate in EHS and develop a thorough understanding of ESGs EHS Policies and Procedures
  


• Conduct work activities in a compliant manner adhering to the highest level of personal safety
  


• Develop and expand technical knowledge and expertise through continued employer sponsored training and development
  


• Understand critical industry standards
  


• Utilize internal systems to complete all administrative duties in a timely manner such as but not limited to:
  


• Scheduling timesheets expense processing fleet vehicle reporting purchase order and/or requisition creation and processing etc.
  

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelors Degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college or a Technologist Diploma in a relevant specialty such as industrial controls power or robotics or relevant industry experience
  


• PLC programming experience
  


• Electrical engineering and design skills
  


• Experience working with ABB and Rockwell drives
  


• Computer literacy with the adaptability to learn new software packages
  

Required Skills:

What you will need to be successful in this role: Bachelors Degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college or a Technologist Diploma in a relevant specialty such as industrial controls power or robotics or relevant industry experience PLC programming experience Electrical engineering and design skills Experience working with ABB and Rockwell drives Computer literacy with the adaptability to learn new software packages




Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college or a Technologist Diploma in a relevant specialty such as industrial controls power or robotics or relevant industry experience