Automation Team Leader (Portage la Prairie, MB)

Job Responsibility:

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

The Automation Team Leader ensures efficient operation of all process control instrumentation and process control systems in the plant. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the equipment throughout the plant and have the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of equipment, including automation systems, in order to prevent or minimize equipment and machine downtime, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Maintains the Control Systems hardware, software, along with programming additions and changes.
• Assists with training other Instrumentation/Programmers and other plant personnel.
• Performs electronic and instrumentation installations and repair tasks.
• Assists Engineering and others in developing plans for instrumentation, automation systems for capital and other projects.

Typical Education

• Red Seal Journeyman Instrumentation Mechanic or Instrumentation Technologist/Technician.

Relevant Experience

• Must have a minimum of five years of Instrumentation, Automation experience. Food processing background being an asset.
• Must have a thorough Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Systems. Preference to knowledge of DeltaV Scada, Foundation Field Bus, ASi Bus, DeviceNet, and Rockwell Automation products.
• Must possess well-developed computer skills.
• Must be able to read and understand PIDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Must be able to communicate verbally in a professional manner.

Job Requisition ID: 20206

Travel Required : Less than 10%

Location(s): GF Plant - Portage la Prairie

Country : Canada

** Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**

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