Regional Senior Automation Engineer (Vancouver or Calgary Based)

Position Description

Job Summary

CertainTeed Canada has an exciting career opportunity for a Regional Senior Automation Engineer. 

This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success by demonstrating your passion and expertise for achieving Company objectives and being solution driven.

What's the job?

The regional Senior Automation Engineer will assist with the development and implementation of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects, production, processing methods and controls in a manner consistent with CertainTeed Gypsum in our manufacturing facilities across Canada.  Through the application of engineering fundamentals and advanced process control tools, this position will ensure that processes are centered, capable and in control; reduce process variations; and resolve special causes variation.  This position will provide leadership and innovation in the implementation of strategic initiatives and capital projects related to process, automation, power/electrical and database systems. The Senior Automation Engineer will be accountable for the execution of projects, supporting yield/availability and focused improvements and training/mentoring of staff for multiple sites within Canada.  This position will also assist management in developing manufacturing business plans and evaluating new innovative technologies to enhance our current systems.

• Reports directly to the Capital Program Manager and is a member of the Canadian Central Engineering team.

• “Hands-On” problem solver capable of providing on-site and remote support to multiple plants in order to solve complex automation related issues.

• Responsibilities include the designing or development of new process control systems and revising / maintaining of existing processes; developing and implementing WCM projects; managing and guiding contractors, consultants and suppliers; identifying new opportunities and solutions with cost / benefit analysis and making recommendations to improve efficiencies.

• Planning and scheduling of projects and preparing capital expenditures.

• Provides technical expertise, support and enhancement of automation related systems (PLC / HMI / VFD / Instrumentation / Machinery Safety / Data and Voice Networks / plant electrical distribution systems) and implements required updates to avoid technical obsolescence.

Required Qualifications

• Assists plant maintenance teams with any difficult troubleshooting issues.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Ensures full documentation of all projects and systems to WCM / Early Equipment Management (EEM) standards.
• Prepares and maintains data sheets, wiring and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and flow charts required for the proper and efficient operation of plant equipment.
• Creates and provides training for other automation engineers, operators and maintenance personnel for project hand-off to plant.
• Ability to provide leadership and innovation at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or similar discipline or equivalent experience.
• Ten (10) years of applied professional experience in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) / PLC and power distribution (up to 4160VAC.)
• Applied professional experience with electrical process control, instrumentation, automation, industrial protocols / networking (switching & routing) and databases.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian Standards (CSA) for Electrical, Machinery Safety, Arc-Flash (NFPA-70), Burner Flame Safety (NFPA-86) code requirements and combustion controls.
• Expertise in PLC & HMI programming and all aspects of integrated automation and information systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Agile, open-minded team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications?

• Expertise in gypsum technology and process is considered an asset.

• Expertise with Allen-Bradley PLC-5 and ControlLogix platforms

• Expertise with WonderWare ArchestrA, GE/Intellution (Fix/iFix) and Siemens WinCC HMI

• Proficient with Thin Client architectures and VMWare in an industrial environment

• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.

Additional Description

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a manufacturing plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, and occasional exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals and temperature changes.

Normal plant operation is 24 hours, 7 days a week and work hours may vary depending on business needs. May require long hours, weekend or holiday work. May require travel by air and rental cars.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to spend a significant amount of time on plant floor. Job includes tasks that require long periods of sitting, walking, standing, working on a computer or engaging in telephone conversation. Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards whenever engineered methods of reducing hazards or physical requirements cannot be reasonably accommodated.

The above declarations are not intended to be all-inclusive of this position’s duties, responsibilities and requirements to do this job. They are intended only to describe its general nature.

Company Summary

Here’s what we do…

CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain -- the world’s largest building materials company with a 350-year legacy of innovation and growth. Saint-Gobain group is leader in sustainable product development and environmental stewardship. We’re proud that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as one of the best workplaces in North America & Canada.

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