PLC/Controls Specialist

Trench Group GmbH•Pickering, ON

57d•$60,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the PLC/Controls Specialist at Trench Canada Instrument Transformers, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a diverse team that strives towards improvement and reliability of production equipment. A major focus is on developing, implementing, and auditing manufacturing automation practices as well as maintaining and creating Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs for existing and new equipment installations.

Requirements

University Degree or College Diploma or higher in Electrical/Software/Process Engineering or a related field.
3 or more years’ experience in a Controls and Automation role including PLC software and hardware installation and maintenance.
Controls or programming experience coupled with demonstrated understanding of mechanical and electrical fundamentals.
Strong working knowledge of industrial control systems, process automation, instrumentation, and maintenance processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, AS-i).
Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC’s, Panasonic, and Siemens S7.
Proficiency in industrial software (SCADA) and Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View HMI Software.
Solid understanding of motor control and VFD operations.
Understanding of Industrial Ethernet networks on a large scale.
Experience with project scheduling.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance team with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment issues.
Support, coach, and develop electricians with controls related troubleshooting efforts.
Propose and develop projects that will increase reliability of the automation through controls and managing through capital expenditure (CAPEX) portfolio – Project Management.
Ensure Controls related work orders are scheduled and completed in a timely manner by working with the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Technicians.
Highlight concerns with equipment and projects to responsible departments within the facility.
Study new machinery/processes and recommend or select efficient combinations.
Build new PLC (software + hardware) for upgradation of existing and new machinery within the production facility.
Maintain and troubleshoot existing PLC, liaising with OEM as required.