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QCA Systems & QCA Insights

Automation Specialist (Onsite)

North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Within 25 km of Burnaby · About 10.1 km from the city centre

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Job details

Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience; degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution
Posted: Jan 27, 2025

Original job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Typically, the workday is 8 hours. There will be pre-scheduled shifts of up to 12 hours to accommodate operational needs. The schedule covers Monday through Sunday, with flexibility in daily hours.

Design control systems for industrial applications

Design control system changes to existing systems as needed

Write technical documentation to support design activities and document work plans and work performed

Design software systems for industrial applications

Design software system changes to existing systems as needed

Document software designs on a suitable platform

Create automation programming for PLC, HMI, Historian, VFD, PC, and other automation systems that may be required

Create code for database solutions and other information technology platforms

Perform FAT testing in the office or at client site to a documented test plan

Perform commissioning services at the client site as needed as per the commissioning schedule which will require work to be completed after hours, on weekends, and on statutory holidays from time to time

Communicate effectively with the client about project progress in a manner that is consistent with the project goals and QCA’s best interest

Travel to client sites in other cities to perform work as required

Manage time allocations for task efficiently, meet deadlines for tasks as needed, and give feedback to project managers

Provide time estimates to management for work that will be performed

Enter work hours and comments into the time sheet program every week, on time, as per management deadlines

Education and Experience:

3 to 5 years of relevant work experience; degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution

3 to 5 years experience in PLC programming preferred Rockwell

Good understanding of networking and Switches an asset

Wonderware HMI Experience

Flexible, able to work on night shift or on-call

Strong technical documentation writing skills

Experience working on medium and large-scale projects

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively

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Responsibilities

The Automation Specialist at QCA will design control systems and software, write automation code for PLC and HMI platforms, and test and commission systems on site. The role also involves documenting work and keeping clients and managers informed of progress.

Requirements

Candidates need 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and an electrical engineering degree or diploma, with PLC programming experience (Rockwell preferred) and Wonderware HMI experience. Strong technical writing, communication, and flexibility for night shifts or on-call work are also required.

Skills

PLC programming
Rockwell
Wonderware HMI
HMI programming
Historian
VFD programming
control system design
software design
FAT testing
commissioning
database programming
networking
switches
technical documentation
time estimation
problem solving
documentation writing

Keywords

automation specialist
PLC programming
Rockwell
Wonderware
HMI
Historian
VFD
SCADA
industrial automation
control systems
FAT testing
commissioning
technical documentation
networking
switches
database
industrial engineering
Onsite

Tools

PLC
HMI
Historian
VFD
Wonderware
Rockwell
network switches

Languages

English

Seniority

Mid level

Fields of study

Electrical Engineering

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