Have post-secondary education in Automation and Instrumentation.
Demonstrate experience in programmable logic controller programming and field service support.
Have experience with a variety of programmable logic controllers, preferably Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
Have experience and/or working knowledge with human-machine interfaces, preferably FactoryTalk View Studio.
Have experience and/or knowledge with supervisory control and data acquisition, various variable-frequency drives, and industrial communications networks.
Have strong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in delivering high-quality results.
Have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Have strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
Be able to work independently and within a team.
Have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
Support internal Factory Acceptance Testing prior to equipment shipment to site.
Support field commissioning and operations of complete water and wastewater systems.
Travel for field support, less than 10% of the time.
Provide remote technical support for clients and site operators.
Act as the main contact for warranty and technical support.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, fabrication, computer-aided design, consultants, and suppliers, to identify and proactively resolve issues.
Deliver service to clients and on-site partners, including general contractors and end users.
During periods of low demand for the main duties, support the automation team by developing control-system designs, from control-system design through field instrumentation.
Procure customer user-requirement specifications.
Evaluate control strategies and their suitability for common industrial processes using piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Evaluate instrumentation and control documentation, including control narratives, RATS lists, cause-and-effect diagrams, and serial interface lists.
Design and implement multiple-loop control systems.
Program programmable logic controllers and calibrate field devices.
Develop human-machine interface display graphics and configurations.
Develop supervisory control and data acquisition and remote terminal unit applications, including historian, trending, and reporting.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants, as well as a variety of other turnkey industrial process packages, is an asset.
Industrial Process and Automation Control Technician
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 and backlog expands, we are seeking qualified persons in filling an automation technician 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.
Main Duties:
Supports internal Factory Acceptance Testing prior to equipment shipment to site.
Supports field commissioning and operations of complete water and wastewater systems.
Field support will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel (less than 10% of their time)
Provide remote technical support for clients and site operators.
Act as main contact for warranty and technical support
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)
Secondary Duties:
During periods of low needs for main duties listed above the successful candidate with support the greater automation team with the following:
Develop the control system design, from the control system design to field instrumentation.
Total procurement of customer user requirement specifications.
Evaluating control strategies and suitability to common industrial processes with P&ID
Evaluating I&C documentation – Control Narrative, RATS List, Cause and Effect Diagram, Serial Interface Lists.
Designing and implementing multiple-loop control systems.
PLC programming and calibration of field devices.
Develops intuitive HMI display graphics and configurations.
Develop intuitive SCADA / RTU applications including historian / trending and reporting.
Requirements
3-5 years of experience
Experience in water/wastewater treatment plants, as well as a variety of other turnkey industrial process packages will be an asset.
Post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation
Needs to demonstrate experience in PLC programming and field service support.
Experience with a variety of PLCs, preferably with Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
Experience and/or working knowledge with HMIs, preferably FactoryTalk View Studio
Experience and/or knowledge with SCADA, various VFDs, industrial communications networks
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
Benefits
Industry-Leading Compensation
AWC offers competitive, industry-leading compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance. Each role includes a base salary, bonus plan, extended health benefits, and participation in our Group RRSP program.
Employee Recognition & Team Culture
We believe great work deserves to be celebrated. AWC has a strong employee recognition program that regularly acknowledges individual and team achievements. We also foster a welcoming, social workplace with regular team events and opportunities to connect and have fun together.
Workplace Amenities
Our staff rooms are fully stocked with complimentary snacks and refreshments, helping keep energy levels high throughout the day.
Professional & Personal Development
AWC is deeply committed to lifelong learning and growth. We actively support employees in reaching their full potential through professional development opportunities, support for further education, and subsidies for fitness and wellness programs.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted.