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Sun Gro Horticulture

Provides soilless growing mixes for horticulture

Industrial Electrician & Instrumentation

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeInkerman, NB, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Certificate in Industrial Electrical Work, Industrial Instrumentation Technician, and/or Red Seal Journeyman certification with 2 years of experience.
  • Completion of a program in Instrumentation and Automation Technology, Electromechanics of Automated Systems, a Diploma of College Studies in Electrical Engineering Technology - Automation and Control, or a Diploma of Vocational Studies in Electromechanics of Automated Systems.
  • Solid knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English.
  • Willingness to work day and night shifts, as well as weekends, as needed.
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controllers and SCADA systems.
  • Willingness to work at heights, in dusty environments, and in confined spaces.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with required company safety equipment.
  • Use of the computerized preventive maintenance system and compliance with established task standards.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, test, repair, and calibrate industrial instruments and control systems.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, sensors, transmitters, analyzers, and other automated systems.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and accurately document completed work.
  • Collaborate with electricians, mechanics, and production teams to identify and resolve equipment-related issues.
  • Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.
  • Recommend improvements to increase process reliability and efficiency.
  • Work with production and maintenance teams to address electrical issues affecting production equipment and ensure continuous, reliable production.
  • Learn how various production machines operate, check machine operation, and determine the causes of malfunctions.
  • Read and interpret electrical diagrams to troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
  • Test electrical and electronic components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
  • Inspect, repair, and/or install cables, lighting fixtures, cameras, sensors, encoders, circuit breakers, switches, transformers, electric motors, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, user interfaces, and other electrical and electronic components of industrial control systems.
  • Check programmable logic controller control programs to identify malfunction causes and modify programming as necessary.
  • Adjust programmable logic controller and automated-system component settings, including proportional-integral-derivative loop adjustments.
  • Calibrate equipment.
  • Participate in projects to install new equipment and upgrade existing equipment.
  • Build control panels and consoles.
  • Write technical descriptions and calibration procedures for future users.
  • Modify computer programs controlling programmable logic controllers to improve performance or add features.
  • Make permanent and thorough repairs to prevent repeated downtime.
  • Report current or potential problems to the supervisor.

About the Company

Sun Gro Horticulture

Provides soilless growing mixes for horticulture

Sun Gro Horticulture is a leading supplier of soilless growing mixes for greenhouse and nursery growers across North America and worldwide. The company makes and ships growing media designed for professional horticulture, using raw materials like peat and other amendments to provide a substrate that supports plant growth without soil. Its products are distributed through a network of 20 production and distribution facilities and backed by industry-leading technical support, sales teams, and a dedicated customer care center. Sun Gro also emphasizes research and development to help growers troubleshoot and optimize performance. The company distinguishes itself through its scale, breadth of technical and field support, and commitment to peatland stewardship, including bog restoration, aiming to deliver high-quality growing media that yields exceptional results for customers.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Agawam, MA
Founded
1929

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