Automation Specialist - Contract (Port Perry)

Overview

The Automation Specialist is responsible for supporting automation actions for the plant, including system backups, disaster recovery, production support, department training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Automation/Controls Specialist will play a key role in supporting the plant to improve equipment efficiency and optimize manufacturing effectiveness.Base salary: $59,000– $87,000 CAD annually. Responsibilities

Primary Support for distributed, local process control and monitoring automation systems Effectively troubleshoot any HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, electronic control-related and communication network issues within the facility Provide input on equipment installation, total predictive/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA, PCS, MES, BAS systemsMaintain plant control and monitoring automation systems by updating documentation and keeping current backups of all machine and robot related control systems Maintain asset center repository to ensure all backups are synchronized Maintain all equipment related and computer integration software to ensure all revisions are currentProvide support for all departments when launching recent programs Liaison with engineering department on all equipment modifications Design electrical schematics in AutoCAD format for any equipment changes Competent to troubleshoot equipment in the plant locally or through VPN access when required.Mentor team members when required to work through and solve equipment controls related issues Be comfortable with the Escalation procedure and understand the requirement of receiving after hours calls from time to time Work with Maintenance team to establish programs to mentor and develop Maintenance support team to enhance knowledge and skills of Automated equipmentDevelop contingency support plan for all Maintenance Team members. Adequate knowledge

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