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Company Description
ABOUT EACOM
At EACOM, a subsidiary of Interfor, we transform more than wood. Our talented team of 1,100+ employees is committed to working, building, and growing together. Embedded in northern Ontario and Quebec communities, our mills have a long, rich history. We responsibly manage and transform forest resources into high-quality wood products. From the Canadian woodlands to the North American home building market, we strive for sustainability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Job Description
We are looking for a Process Control/Optimization Specialist to be based in our Ear Falls sawmill and with the ability to travel to other locations depending on projects and needs.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, Northwestern Ontario Operations, and working in close collaboration with the technical team, Projects and optimization, you will be responsible for the implementation of control systems, programming on start-up projects and daily operational issues.
This position will be responsible for system specification, design, architecture, and development of automated systems with other team members of the Project personnel, Electrical technicians, Electricians, and operational crew to maximize Automation efficiency and meet needs within the sawmill.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Leverages technical expertise to analyze, identify technical issues and implement solutions.
- Develop and support Automation initiatives on many platforms.
- Prepare Electrical Design, Programming, Instrumentation, and Industrial IT initiative to support start-ups for all other lumber units.
- Train technician on Automation System.
- Prepare configuration of various automation systems (process control systems, safety instrumented systems, biomass thermal and gas systems) including code development, ability to specify hardware needed as per projects or situation.
- Responsible for implementing code, system simulation, operator training and commissioning support to all units.
- Troubleshoot issues analysis, find, and implement solutions.
- Develop standards, procedures, training manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use.
- Oversee the use of communication networks for control of equipment and monitoring systems to include IP addressing and managed switches effecting process control.
- Ensures project documentation according to management standards and expectations.
- Participate in various other ad hoc projects as needed.
SKILLS PROFILE:
- Demonstrated leadership and excellent customer service skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent analytic skillset, independent and initiative.
- Strong work ethic, good judgment.
- Is flexible and adaptable to a variety of work environments and situations.
Qualifications
- College degree in industrial electronic technology or equivalent.
- Relevant experience in troubleshooting and programming with Schneider PLC running on the legacy LL984 language, Unity Pro, Wonderware, ControlLogix PLC and its programming suites.
- Experience configuring control systems in a manufacturing environment with start-up projects experience within Sawmills. (Lumber industry).
- Hands-on PLC programming installation/service engineering/troubleshoot hardware and peripheral devices such as VFD, Servo Motor and HMI.
- Hands-on troubleshooting machine as a whole (electric, control and mechanic).
- Understanding of the use of Automation in a Sawmill plant process and basic unit operations to assist with the design of process control strategies.
- Understanding basic pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
- Ability (valid driver license) and willingness to travel regularly.
Additional Information
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EACOM supports employment equity. Diversity is not only welcome, it’s encouraged! We’ll contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you need special accommodations, let us know. Any information you send us will be treated with respect and confidentiality. Gender diversity is also important. Know that women are definitely welcome!