Senior automation specialist designing PLC, SCADA, HMI, and control systems for AWC’s industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions. Supporting commissioning, cybersecurity, troubleshooting, and client operations.
Responsibilities
Lead development of the control system, from control system design to field instrumentation
Procure customer user requirement specifications
Evaluate control strategies and suitability to common industrial processes
Evaluate I&C documentation, including Control Narratives, RATS Lists, Cause and Effect Diagrams, and Serial Interface Lists
Design and implement multiple-loop control systems
Integrate control systems with existing and other systems
Program PLCs and calibrate field devices
Lead initiatives to improve process and systems optimization
Develop HMI display graphics and configurations
Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures for control systems
Develop SCADA / RTU applications including historian, trending, and reporting
Configure and troubleshoot industrial network components
Support internal Factory Acceptance Testing before equipment shipment
Support field commissioning and operations of complete water and wastewater systems
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve issues proactively
Deliver service to clients and on-site partners
Perform root cause analysis for control system failures and implement corrective actions
Provide remote technical support for clients and site operators
Mentor junior staff
Requirements
10+ years of experience
Experience in water/wastewater treatment plants and other turnkey industrial process packages is an asset
Post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation
Experience in PLC programming and field service support for multiple programming platforms
Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix, Siemens S7 using TIA Portal, and CODESYS-based PLC systems
Experience and/or working knowledge with Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio and Siemens WinCC / TIA Portal
Experience with Schneider PLC and HMI platforms, such as Modicon and EcoStruxure, including Structured Text programming, is an asset
Experience and/or knowledge with SCADA, various VFDs, and industrial communications networks
Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in delivering high quality results
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail
Ability to work independently and within a team
Ability to provide leadership to small project teams
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