Senior Control Systems Engineer - Canada (Aurora)

Senior Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and/or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner. The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation, control valves, Motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the user’s needs utilizing the minimum essential design. - high integrity, - a willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations, - a desire for continual challenge and development, - excellent written and verbal communication skills, and - able to lead a controls engineering team. Reports to: Operations Director JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to: - Interface with customers to develop User Requirements documentation - Lead project teams to execute the controls hardware and/or software scope - Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements - Perform initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project - Mark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs;) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting team - Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others - Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration - Historian configuration - Develop testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changes - Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan - Oversee electrical controls construction at the client’s site and verify that the system is being installed as designed – provide technical support to the construction effort - Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results - Provide post-commissioning support to the client’s operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel - Travel to the client’s site as required Required Experience / Abilities - Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific/technical field Ideal Experience - 10 years of experience in a similar engineering role - At least 5 years’ experience with one or more of the following platforms: - Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix - Siemens S7, PCS7 - Emerson DeltaV, Ovation, Provox - Novatech D/3 - Honeywell Experion - Foxboro I/A - HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms: - Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation - Inductive Automation - Wonderware - Siemens - iFix - Iconics - Historian and/or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms: - OSIsoft PI - PTC Thingworx - Inductive Automation Ignition - Aspentech - Rockwell Automation - Siemens - Wonderware - Experience in the selection, specification, and installation design of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems - Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questions - Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) - Experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet-based networks - Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial workplace - Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging - Team Leadership and Client Relations Experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nmibg