Advisor, Control Systems

Vale

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Control Systems Advisor to join our Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. Relocation to the province of Newfoundland & Labrador will be required for this role. The role is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 week on, 2 week off rotational schedule. As a Control Systems Advisor, you will be responsible for maintaining and programming Distributed Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) control systems utilized onsite. Your experience and skills will assist with programming in ladder logic, function blocks, and SFCs as well as backup and maintenance of the systems. You will be an integral part of support and troubleshooting within the automation environment for maintenance, operations, process, and technology teams. Additionally, in this position you will: Continuously perform tuning on the process control loops. Create and edit PI displays and trends; constructing electrical and instrumentation loop and P&I drawings. Perform interface configurations between the major control systems and third-party applications and networks. Work in conjunction with maintenance, capital works projects, and operations to ensure continuous improvement throughout the process. Implement control logic, commission new equipment as part of ongoing capital improvement projects, improve operator interface and manage alarms effectively, in both DCS and PLC, working with operations and maintenance teams for the highest plant performance. Assist with executing tasks and departmental procedures related to the health and cybersecurity of the system and network. Lead in the automation (OT) environment through executing and managing (including other teams’) modifications in the control systems. Participate in design for DCS and PLC improvement initiatives, develop scope for system changes, and determine technical viability of various options for projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or a 3-year Engineering Technology Diploma in either Industrial Electrical or Instrumentation Technology required.
Minimum 8 years’ previous experience working in a heavy industrial environment is required.
Experience in implementing and troubleshooting DeviceNet networks.
Knowledge of Control System industrial networking (VLANs, Firewall, Routing, IP Addressing, EthernetIP, ModbusTCP) and hosting (Virtualization, Domain Administration, Windows Server) would be an asset.
Candidates should have course background in process and discrete control, instrumentation and visual.
Knowledge of Delta V DCS and Allen Bradley PLC’s control systems.
Basic scripting as well as advanced working knowledge of computing, including standard computer programs such as AutoCAD and MS Office.
Must have a demonstrated ability to adapt to, learn and apply advancing technologies.
Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
Knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

PI experience is preferred as well as knowledge of computer networking and maintenance, and system integration techniques.
Knowledge of Control System industrial networking (VLANs, Firewall, Routing, IP Addressing, EthernetIP, ModbusTCP) and hosting (Virtualization, Domain Administration, Windows Server) would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and programming Distributed Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) control systems utilized onsite.
Programming in ladder logic, function blocks, and SFCs as well as backup and maintenance of the systems.
Support and troubleshooting within the automation environment for maintenance, operations, process, and technology teams.
Continuously perform tuning on the process control loops.
Create and edit PI displays and trends; constructing electrical and instrumentation loop and P&I drawings.
Perform interface configurations between the major control systems and third-party applications and networks.
Work in conjunction with maintenance, capital works projects, and operations to ensure continuous improvement throughout the process.
Implement control logic, commission new equipment as part of ongoing capital improvement projects, improve operator interface and manage alarms effectively, in both DCS and PLC, working with operations and maintenance teams for the highest plant performance.
Assist with executing tasks and departmental procedures related to the health and cybersecurity of the system and network.
Lead in the automation (OT) environment through executing and managing (including other teams’) modifications in the control systems.
Participate in design for DCS and PLC improvement initiatives, develop scope for system changes, and determine technical viability of various options for projects.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
Employee Family Assistance Program
Virtual Healthcare online
Online training and career development opportunities
Relocation Assistance
Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team
Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)
Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling
All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses