Commissioning Automation Technician
- North Vancouver, BC, Canada
$80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Our client is a global leader in naval, military, and marine Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems and equipment. The company provides turnkey solutions for commercial and military vessels through its 12 offices worldwide, managing the entire process from design to commissioning, installation, and in-service support.
Reporting to the In-Service Support Manager, the Commissioning Automation Technician will work closely with the Lead Commissioning Automation Technician to commission, troubleshoot, repair, and program PLC-based control systems and HMI for marine HVAC-R systems installed in large marine vessels.
The successful candidate will play an important role within the Vancouver team, serving as the company's electrical systems expert during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and programming of vessel control systems.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
Reporting to the In-Service Support Manager, the Commissioning Automation Technician will work closely with the Lead Commissioning Automation Technician to commission, troubleshoot, repair, and program PLC-based control systems and HMI for marine HVAC-R systems installed in large marine vessels.
The successful candidate will play an important role within the Vancouver team, serving as the company's electrical systems expert during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and programming of vessel control systems.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Perform end-to-end testing, download programming, start up, commission, and service assigned projects.
- Conduct quality checks of control panel assemblies, including point-to-point testing, torque checks, and cable size validation.
- Provide input to the Project Manager on commissioning schedule forecasts.
- Redline drawings and submit them to the Automation & Controls Manager.
- Troubleshoot PLC programming to ensure compliance with the approved control philosophy and sequence of operation.
- Troubleshoot HMI pages during system start-up.
- Check the calibration of system sensors and transmitters.
- Complete commissioning documentation.
- Collaborate with Refrigeration and HVAC project teams to start up various HVAC-R systems.
- Consistently enforce the highest safety standards and maintain security and accountability of company-issued and procured assets by recording their use, wear, and condition.
- 5+ years of experience in HVAC/Controls or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Industrial Electrician qualification or another equivalent electrical trade qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with various PLCs, industrial control systems, and HMIs.
- Familiarity with or a strong interest in HVAC systems, including fans, pumps, air handling units (AHUs), chillers, and refrigeration systems.
- Experience creating panel layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or other software is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Red Seal certification or registered apprenticeship is an asset.
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 15%.
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- Life and health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness Program.
- Retirement Program.
- Opportunity to work with an industry leader in marine HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- A collaborative workplace that encourages teamwork and innovation.
- Opportunity to contribute to complex marine HVAC-R installation and commissioning projects.
- Work alongside experienced technical and engineering professionals.
- Position: Commissioning Automation Technician
- Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Experience Required: 5+ years
- Specialization: Marine HVAC-R, PLC Controls, Industrial Automation, and Electrical Systems
- Travel Requirement: Up to 15%
More about this job
Responsibilities
Commission, start up, test, service, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and HMIs for marine HVAC-R systems, including programming and sensor calibration. Verify control panel assemblies, complete commissioning documentation, redline drawings, coordinate with project teams, and uphold safety and asset-accountability standards.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of HVAC/controls experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience, along with an electrical trade qualification or equivalent experience. Candidates should have experience with PLCs, industrial control systems, and HMIs, familiarity or interest in HVAC-R equipment, strong English communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 15%; Red Seal certification or a registered apprenticeship is an asset.
Skills
- PLC Programming
- Industrial Control Systems
- HMI Troubleshooting
- Marine HVAC-R Systems
- Electrical Systems
- System Commissioning
- System Troubleshooting
- Control Panel Testing
- Point-To-Point Testing
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Sensor And Transmitter Calibration
- Technical Documentation
- HVAC System Start-Up
- Safety Standards
- English Communication
Benefits
- Competitive Salary And Bonus
- Life And Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Retirement Program
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Categories
- Engineering
- Trades
- Construction
- Technology
Keywords
- Marine HVAC-R
- Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning
- Refrigeration
- PLC
- PLC Programming
- HMI
- Industrial Control Systems
- Industrial Automation
- Electrical Systems
- System Commissioning
- System Start-Up
- Troubleshooting
- Control Panel Assemblies
- Point-To-Point Testing
- Torque Checks
- Cable Size Validation
- Control Philosophy
- Sequence Of Operation
- Sensor Calibration
- Transmitter Calibration
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Panel Layout Drawings
- Air Handling Units
- Fans
- Pumps
- Chillers
- Industrial Electrician
- Red Seal Certification
- Registered Apprenticeship
- Marine Vessels