Controls Technologist

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QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

- Must have Community College technologist or university equivalent

- Provincial Electricians Ticket (309A or 442-A) required

- Rockwell Automation a must and PLC/ computer experience of 5 years required

- Database/ software experience of 2 years required

- Experience with: Visual Basic, SQL, SCADA - RSView32 and FactoryTalk View, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, Robotics - ABB and Fanuc, Writing and executing SAT and FAT documents

- Familiar with automated systems and process control

- Must possess a high level of effective written and verbal communication skills (English)

- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills

- Self-motivated with proven ability to get the job done

- Experience preparing schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD

- Familiar with the Ontario Electrical Code and CSA safety standards

- Excellent troubleshooting skills

- Ability to work flexible hours and various shifts

- Must have a high mechanical aptitude and proven ability to work with minimal supervision

- Ability to work extended hours as required to complete assignments

MAIN DUTIES

- PLC/ HMI programming

- Electrical design, including the updating of electrical drawings

- Responsible for database management (New, improvements or changes)

- Responsible for network management and maintenance

- Responsible for maintaining peripheral equipment - scanners, cameras etc.

- Lead and/or support capital projects and other uni-functional and cross functional priorities - Integrate automation with existing and new systems

- Training of the skilled trade group on new equipment and systems implemented

- Completion of all required work orders and associated paperwork

- Work with outside contractors

- Responsible for keeping work area clean and organized

- Perform other duties as assigned