Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Location:

Collingwood & Owen Sound, ON (This role supports operations across both Collingwood and Owen Sound locations and requires regular on-site presence)
Type:
Full-Time| Mid-Level
Compensation: $125 ,000 - $150,000 per annum
Vacancy Status:
This posting is for a new headcount within the organization.
Isowater® is an ISO
9001-certified clean technology company and a leading global supplier of Deuterium Oxide (D2O). We specialize in producing Deuterium Oxide and Deuterium gas for the Life Sciences, High Technology, and Environmental Science sectors. Since its founding in 2009, Isowater has assembled a flexible, skilled, and responsive customer support team. Our scientists and engineers offer leading laboratory and industrial expertise, including advanced analytical capabilities.
We are currently seeking an  Instrumentation & Controls Engineer , reporting to the Vice-President, Engineering.
We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. You will be proud to be a part of this inclusive team living in an exceptional resort area with easy access to all year-round activities in the Georgian Bay area.
This role would require work-time split between both of our facilities. Isowater Corporation is located at 40 Sandford Fleming Drive, Collingwood, Ontario. In addition, our second facility is located at 1800 17th St E, Owen Sound ON.
The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will lead the Electrical Engineering team in achieving their targets and goals. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting research, designing, developing, installing, and validating devices and systems utilized in our manufacturing facility. Key responsibilities include establishing preventive maintenance protocols, calibration procedures, and testing methodologies for instrumentation equipment, updating relevant documentation in AutoCAD, documenting the installation process, and providing technical support as needed.

Emphasis on advancing process automation to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (“OEE”) and Developing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) for data transparency and reliability.
Responsibilities for this position include:
Lead the Electrical Engineering team in achieving their targets and goals
Support electrical and controls activities for facility operations, maintenance, and capital projects
Troubleshoot and support industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, drives, process instrumentation, and industrial networking infrastructure
Develop and maintain technical documentation including:
Single line diagrams (SLDs), Instrument loop diagrams (ILDs), Control architecture drawings, Functional design specifications (FDS), Panel layouts and wiring documentation
Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and control systems
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and production teams to improve equipment reliability and process performance
Participate in commissioning, startup, testing, and validation of new equipment and system upgrades
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions during equipment failures and process disruptions
Ensure electrical and control systems comply with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and company engineering practices
Assist in standardizing controls architecture and documentation practices across facilities
Coordinate with vendors, integrators, electricians, and contractors during project execution
Support junior technical staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across facilities
Provide cross-site technical support as required
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Bachelor’s degree, technologist diploma, or post-secondary education related to Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or equivalent experience
10 plus years of relevant industrial automation, controls, or electrical experience preferred
Comfortable balancing hands-on field work with technical design and documentation responsibilities
Strong troubleshooting mindset with practical problem-solving abilities
Self-motivated and capable of independently managing technical tasks and priorities
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