Control System Specialist

Join a multi-disciplinary engineering firm with offices in Canada and the U.S. The Control Systems Specialist role will work out of the Hamilton, ON office.

Immediate Vacancy!

Base compensation depending upon experience - $65K to $95K

Life Insurance

RRSP matching

Benefits including vision

Collaborative team & work culture

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and configure PLC programs and automation devices (HMI, drives, switches, analyzers) based on design documents and functional descriptions.
• Create control system panel designs using AutoCAD and generate complete drawing packages aligned with approved specifications.
• Lead the installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of control systems and instrumentation.
• Specify equipment and design solutions for control systems, instrumentation, and safety systems.
• Develop and enforce specifications and standards in compliance with legislation, industry regulations, and plant requirements.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplined environment, managing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and present insights to stakeholders and customers

What you bring to the role:

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Control Systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, PAC, drives), instrumentation, and safety systems, with intermediate-level programming skills
• Intimate knowledge of one or more automation platforms, including but not limited to, Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Honeywell, Aveva
• Comprehensive understanding of combustion safety systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory.
• Proven experience applying control systems and instrumentation in manufacturing or process technology.
• Knowledge of regulatory codes, standards, and specifications.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced instrumentation design capabilities.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• University degree or college diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Additional Considerations:

• Hands-on design and commissioning experience with variable-speed AC and DC drives.
• Advanced expertise in industrial networking and Operational Technology (OT), including security protocols.
• Proficiency in SQL databases.
• Certification in TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety or equivalent.

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After submitting your resume, you will receive a reach out from our virtual recruiter. This reach out contains an important questionnaire that must be completed to highlight your skills for this position. We will contact qualified candidates for this role.

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