Automation and Controls Engineer/Specialist
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Key details
- Salary
- $80K–$107K/yr
- Location
- High Prairie, AB, Canada
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3–6 yrs
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2h ago
Skills
About the role
Automation and Controls Engineer/Specialist
High Prairie, Alberta
Our Automation and Controls Engineers/Specialists develop and implement solutions to optimize production processes, improve plant safety, product quality, and production throughput. They are responsible for controls standards, PLC/HMI programming, equipment commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting of control system issues and project support. Sound like something you may be interested in? Read on to find out more!
We’re looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer/Specialist to join our High Prairie OSB Division, located in High Prairie, Alberta. Our mill has undergone an exciting major rebuild and modernization including the commissioning of a new continuous press, making us one of the most modern mills in North America.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- A qualified Trades Certification with relevant experience, an Engineering degree, or an Engineering Technical Diploma.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment (forest products manufacturing preferred).
- Experience with PLC programming such as Allen Bradley, HMI or Rockwell (Rockwell Studio 5000 preferred).
- Experience with Human Machine Interfaces.
- Proficient with FactoryTalk software (View, Linx, AssetCentre, etc.).
- Experience with industrial machine automation.
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role you will:
- Champion improvement initiatives for current products and processes.
- Drive change through innovative process improvement.
- Put creativity into action and apply your knowledge in statistical process control by running experimental trials and evaluations.
- Leverage your analytical ability to identify and solve complex problems.
- Lean on your strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build relationships and embed product quality and innovation in the mindset of others.
- Be available for after-hours support on a rotational basis.
So, what’s in it for you?
- You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $80,250 to $107,000 per year.
- You'll earn an additional northern allowance on top of your base pay.
- You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
- Competitive benefits and retirement plans come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- Relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
- Continued development through on the job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
- A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for 70 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.
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About High Prairie
Located four hours northwest of Edmonton, the Town of High Prairie is a thriving community with 26,957 hectares of park and protected natural assets. There are endless outdoor activities for both land and lake lovers alike and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.
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