Automation Coordinator
at Mars Incorporated

Guelph

Posted in General Business
about 1 month ago


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Job Description

Job Description:

Job overview

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the total ownership of the controls network and calibration for the site. This position supports Maintenance and Operations by making improvements to reduce production downtime, technical troubleshooting, and being a site champion in safety and reliability. This is accomplished by assisting with standard operating procedures, calibrations, control system projects, troubleshooting and communication amongst the various teams throughout the facility. This job requires strong communication, off-hour support, interpersonal and team-building skills to support site objectives with little or no supervision.

What are we looking for?

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent 3-year diploma preferred
  • 5+ years of work experience in plant controls
  • Experience in food manufacturing environments is an asset
  • Lifting up to 25lbs
  • Ability to learn additional skills and develop in role
  • Learning agility

Knowledge/ Experience

  • Have a thorough understanding of manufacturing facility, electrical and machine control systems of their applications.
  • Working knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, Omron and Schnieder
  • Good understanding of control systems server, PC and networking hardware including Microsoft Windows and operating systems
  • Working knowledge of troubleshooting, testing and repairing electrical power equipment, motor controls and instrumentation
  • Experience with various HMI/ SCADA software and hardware

Responsibilities

  • As a team member, the individual has direct responsibility and accountability for all equipment located within the plant control networks to the component level in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings such as P&ID's, electrical and controls schematics, controls narratives, automation deliverables like logic diagrams.
  • Area owner for site MCC rooms
  • Work closely to help manage automation and integration work with 3rd parties such as OEM vendors and integrators.
  • Work closely with other team members to improve plant controls and automation to meet plant efficiency goals.
  • Alongside maintenance team members, lead instrumentation troubleshooting and optimization efforts utilizing internal and external resources when necessary.
  • Champion personnel and product safety, participating in key safety and design reviews.
  • Be willing to help mentor and train personnel.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Apply


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