Controls Engineer

IREN • Prince George, BC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the VP – Engineering (functionally) and the Head of Operations (operationally) the Controls Engineer will lead the company’s efforts in relation to the design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of Automation and Controls systems for our air or liquid-cooled High Performance Computing (HPC) Data Centers.

This role is targeted for a seasoned individual in data center or other mission-critical facility management, understanding of all the interdependencies between mechanical and electrical systems used in such type of facilities, and able to select and develop conceptual control topologies, lead or participate in their detailed design and support in their implementation, commissioning and operation

This person will be considered a key point of contact within the company, will be placed at the forefront of the decision making and will be involved in the whole project life cycle, ensuring the selected control and automation systems, are fit for purpose and perform at the highest and most efficient possible level.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in a technical engineering discipline with at least 5 years of experience in the controls and automation fields in a heavy industrial or mission-critical setup.
• Sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical cooling systems and their modes of operation, relevant magnitudes, their typical field devices, their sensors and actuators (e.g. energy, temperature, pressure, flow, vibration), their signal types and wiring methods for control and monitoring
• Strong understanding of controls and automation frameworks and tools like mapping of mechanical/electrical physical systems inputs and outputs, PLCs, SCADA systems, systems interconnection and communication protocols
• Sound understanding of control theory (e.g. PID loops, ON/OFF control with hysteresis, scaled inputs from separate control algorithms, etc)
• Knowledge of industrial networks and the different communication protocols used in them
• Excellent abstract thinking, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to cater to different audiences with diverse backgrounds, from junior staff to senior leadership
• Self-driven individual, with attention to detail and ability to execute high-quality work with limited direction
• Ability to deal comfortably with uncertainty and limited resources or information

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for all matters related to project development of data center controls and automation for our High Performance Computing data centers
• Understand mechanical and electrical systems used in data centers, their function, modes of operation and interdependencies, being able to develop a coherent controls philosophy that allows a seamless integration and efficient operation
• Lead or participate as necessary in any design, construction or commissioning efforts as part of the different projects life cycle, acting as company's key point of contact for controls and automation discipline
• Understand different platforms and tools used in the control of mission-critical facilities, including data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions, like energy management, alarm management, etc.
• Work with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure proper system integration and equipment operation, making sure that new equipment or changes in operational conditions and physical requirements are captured and translated seamlessly into the relevant control designs and systems.
• Provide input to ensure new equipment and systems are properly and seamlessly integrated into the company’s existing enterprise monitoring platforms
• Stay current with new technologies in the controls and automation fields, allowing the company to be at the leading edge of design and operational excellence of data centers.
• Coach and train other staff on the theory, design and use of control systems and tools

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees and dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available
• Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform
• RRSP with company match
• Voluntary TFSA
• 3 weeks annually for vacation and paid holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Company events and team-building activities
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees