Automation Engineer​/Specialist

Certainteed has an exciting career opportunity for an Automation Engineer/Specialist based in Vancouver to join our Maintenance team. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.

What you will do

The Automation Engineer/Specialist will assist with the development and implementation of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects, production, processing methods and controls. Through the application of Engineer/Specialization fundamentals and advanced process control tools, this position will ensure that processes are centered, capable and in control; reduce process variations; and resolve special causes variation.

• Responsible for planning, evaluating, organizing and implementing automation related projects and initiatives.
• Responsibilities include the designing or developing new process control systems and revision / maintenance of existing processes; developing and implementing WCM projects; managing and guiding contractors, consultants and suppliers; identifying new opportunities and solutions with cost / benefit analysis and making recommendations to improve efficiencies.
• Planning and scheduling of projects and preparing capital expenditures.
• Manages automation team’s work flow and automation related projects and provides weekly status report to plant management.
• Leads and participates in Focus Improvement teams to resolve critical process and production problems with customers and vendors.
• Provides technical expertise, support and enhancement of automation related systems (PLC / HMI / VFD / Instrumentation / Data and Voice Networks / plant electrical distribution systems) and implements required updates to avoid technical obsolescence.
• Assists maintenance team with any difficult troubleshooting issues.
• Uses advanced tools / techniques to reduce process variations and downtime.
• Analyzes operating problems, develops solutions and leads the implementation of corrective actions.

What makes you stand out from the crowd?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline; or five (5) years of equivalent training and experience to have comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and regulations associated with electrical process control technology may be substituted for a degree.
• Three to five (3-5) years of applied professional experience in Instrumentation & Controls / PLC.
• Applied professional experience in electrical process control, instrumentation, automation, industrial protocols / networking (switching & routing) and databases.
• Experienced with National Electrical Code (NEC) and Arc-Flash (NFPA-70) code requirements.
• Understands Burner Flames Safety controls (NFPA-86) combustion controls
• Expertise in integrated automation and information systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Flexible, open-minded team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving capabilities to work effectively in corporate, manufacturing and team environments.
• Ability to provide leadership and innovation at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Certainteed, a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction; renowned for pioneering product development and spearheading of environmental responsibility in the construction and industrial markets.

Our commitment to excellence has earned Saint-Gobain North America recognition from the Top Employer for the 10 th consecutive year as one of the best workplaces in North America one of only 17 companies…