Controls and Automation Specialist

IKO North America•Sumas, WA

13d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! Job Description About IKO Pacific – Sumas, WA IKO Pacific is one of our most advanced manufacturing facilities, located in the scenic border town of Sumas, Washington. As a key contributor to IKO’s North American operations, this plant is known for its cutting-edge technology, strong safety culture, and commitment to sustainability. Team members at IKO Pacific are part of a collaborative, high-performance environment where innovation and continuous improvement are at the forefront. 📽️ Learn more about our plant: Watch the video Role: Controls and Automation Specialist This is a Safety Sensitive position. Job Summary: Support plant operations by troubleshooting and repairing issues in electrical, automation, process control, and instrumentation systems.

Requirements

5+ years related work experience working with/on PLC’s, HMI’s, Servos, VFD’s, electrical, hydraulics, controls, and pneumatics.
Electrical Engineering Technology diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Equivalent experience as an Industrial Electrician.
Understands how to read and translate the information found within all: PLC code, Schematic wiring, One-line, and P&ID process diagrams.
Experience with AB PLCs, “Studio 5000”, HMI, VFD’s, Servo, Sensors, Instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
Possess knowledge of and apply electrical standards, including National Electrical Code and UL508a, apply safe electrical work practices including LOTO and Arc Flash safety - NFPA 70e.
Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet Networks and network communication standards.
Skilled in use of electrical test equipment including voltmeters, amp meters, process meters, network analyzers and other testing devices to troubleshoot electrical issues.
Understands and is familiar with safety systems for plant equipment such as safety PLCs, E-stops, safety relays, and light curtains.
Possesses an understanding of calibration procedures for process instruments, which measure temperature, pressure, flow, level and composition, along with an understanding of process controls and troubleshooting.
Works with IKO Corporate Electrical Team for strategic direction, consultation, and troubleshooting.
Ensure Corporate Standards are being followed and keep accurate records of any changes made to electrical systems.
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Minimal travel requirements

Responsibilities

Providing effective automation and controls support to plant operations to drive increased reliability and availability of equipment
Identifying, troubleshooting, and repairing problems in all areas of Electrical, Automation, Networks, Process, Instrumentation and Controls Systems that occur in the facility
Troubleshooting, pinpointing problems, and remediate all problems
Performing preventive maintenance and calibration of plant controls systems and instrumentation.
Supporting troubleshooting, development of process/system improvements, preventive and predictive maintenance development, and contractor performance monitoring, when necessary, for new automation or controls systems.
Maintaining documentation of all operational activities for future reference.