Automation Controls Lead

Job Responsibility: At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between. Overview of the Role or Responsibilities: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position specializes in automation, control and electricity for the Georgetown location. The Automation Controls Lead is responsible for programming on PLCs, operator interfaces and instrumentation to implement various plant improvement/optimization projects. The candidate will use their strong leadership skills to guide their direct reports and ensure the development/design of projects and implementation are within budget. Their continuous improvement and customer focus skills will ensure they are following various engineering projects are compliance in relation to automated systems. How you will make contributions that matter:

• Plan, manage and support the plant in the different improvement / optimization projects.
• In conjunction with the external process automation contractor, responsible to respond, troubleshoot and mitigate all control related issues
• Update technical documentation, PLC for troubleshooting and the various Licenses essential to the proper functioning of the plan.
• Actively participate in the development and maintenance of installation standards.
• Carry out automation work (programming) and instrumentation of the various systems developed.
• Collaborate with the electrical engineering team in the design and programming of the system control logic and operator interfaces (HMI).
• Collaborate with the maintenance department to maintain troubleshooting of PC's, purchasing of equipment and development of troubleshooting procedures and coaching to optimize downtime.
• Prepares budget estimates in close collaboration with other departments.
• Establish controls and links with the OT/IT department to implement certain plant or maintenance requirements.

You are best suited for the role if you:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automated production engineering or other relevant training.
• In good standing with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, or other provincial equivalent.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of automation, including an understanding of operator interfaces (HMI), PLC and operator interface programming languages, Wonderware Archestra and InTouch, and PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Wago).
• Excellent knowledge of Ethernet, devicenet, Modbus, Profinet, ASI and other networks.
• Strong troubleshooting and process skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software and Office suite.
• Recognized leadership and autonomy, excellent communication, planning and work organization skills.

• Please note that the duties, skills, and requirements contained in the posting are common to the role and do not represent an exhaustive list of tasks and duties. Therefore, some of the items may be subject to change based on needs of the business and job function.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

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