DESCRIPTION

Automation Technician
Location: St. Albert, ON
Starting at $26 per hour + Shift Premium
Shift: Rotation Days, Evenings and Weekend rotation
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI/SCADA-based control systems for processing equipment
• Implement automation solutions for Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, batch processing, and temperature/flow control.
• Ensure compliance with sanitary design standards specific to the Food industry, as well as FDA, USDA, and FSMA requirements.
• Integrate sensors, valves, variable frequency drives, and instrumentation for process control and monitoring.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, and production teams to resolve issues and implement system improvements.
• Conduct I/O checks, Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and commission control panels and automated lines.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including network diagrams, ladder logic, batch sequences, and validation reports.

 
Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Over 5 years of experience in automation or controls integration within a dairy or food processing environment.
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming (preferably Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation).
• Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
• Advanced skills in technical troubleshooting and documentation management.
• Strong attention to detail and precision.
• A strong sense of responsibility and autonomy.
• Versatility, flexibility, and reliability.

Please apply with your updated resume