Intermediate Industrial Process and Automation Control Specialist

AWC Process Solutions • Calgary, AB

20d • CA$89,093 - CA$113,391 • Hybrid

About The Position

AWC specializes in providing integrated water, wastewater treatment plants and many other specialized industrial packaged solutions. We offer clients advanced in-house engineering & design with 3D modeling, piloting, fabrication and machining, in-house control panel shop, and a full range of field services, allowing us to provide turn-key solutions. As our company expands, we are seeking qualified persons in filling an intermediate position in our Controls / Automation Division. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a level of technical experience in industrial control systems, and hands-on experience.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience
• Post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation
• Demonstrate experience in developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications and supporting industrial control systems through commissioning.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in delivering high quality results.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Interest in continuous learning

Nice To Haves

• Experience in water/wastewater treatment plants, as well as a variety of other turnkey industrial process packages will be an asset.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and FactoryTalk View Studio, is preferred.
• Experience with Siemens, CodeSys and/or Schneider automation platforms would be considered an asset.
• Experience and/or knowledge with SCADA, various VFDs, industrial communications networks

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of industrial control systems from concept through commissioning, including PLCs, HMIs, networking, and field instrumentation.
• Review and interpret customer requirements and develop automation solutions to meet project objectives.
• Evaluating I&C documentation – Control Narrative, RATS List, Cause and Effect Diagram, Serial Interface Lists.
• Design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot multiple-loop process control systems using PID and advanced control strategies.
• Develop and implement sequence-based control logic from Process Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Develop software using AWC PLC and HMI standards, templates, and reusable software / function block libraries.
• PLC programming and calibration of field devices.
• Develops intuitive HMI display graphics and configurations.
• Develop intuitive SCADA / RTU applications including historian / trending and reporting.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.
• Supports internal Factory Acceptance Testing prior to equipment shipment to site.
• Supports field commissioning and operations of complete water and wastewater systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues associated with PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems during commissioning and plant operations.
• Prepare and maintain automation documentation including software design, test records, commissioning notes, and redline markups.
• Field support will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel (less than 25% of their time)
• Communicates with internal/external key stakeholders (e.g., engineering, fabrication, CAD, consultants, suppliers) to identify and resolve issues pro-actively.
• Delivers exceptional service to clients and on-site partners (e.g., General Contractors, end users)
• Provide remote technical support for clients and site operators.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Awareness of industrial cybersecurity best practices when designing and implementing control systems.

Benefits

• Industry-Leading Compensation
• competitive, industry-leading compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance
• base salary
• bonus plan
• extended health benefits
• participation in our Group RRSP program
• Employee Recognition & Team Culture
• strong employee recognition program that regularly acknowledges individual and team achievements
• welcoming, social workplace with regular team events and opportunities to connect and have fun together
• Workplace Amenities
• staff rooms are fully stocked with complimentary snacks and refreshments
• Professional & Personal Development
• lifelong learning and growth
• professional development opportunities
• support for further education
• subsidies for fitness and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree