Control Panel & Instrumentation Specialist

• Shape the control systems behind advanced wastewater treatment technology
• Earn $60,000-$80,000, plus bonus structure, RRSP matching, and benefits
• Join a growing Canadian company where your technical expertise can make a lasting difference

Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc. is a Canadian-owned and operated company that develops, designs, manufactures and maintains advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems for residential, commercial, communal and light industrial applications. Since its first pilot installation in 1991, the company has built a strong reputation for reliable treatment, low electricity use, long service life and dependable maintenance support. Its patented trickle filter technology treats sewage and other waste waters by removing pollutants such as

E. coli, BOD, TSS and nitrogen, helping protect natural ecosystems and water supplies. With the addition of RH2O’s moving bed biofilm reactor technology, Waterloo Biofilter can serve an even broader range of treatment needs, from single homes and cottages to restaurants, resorts, golf courses and larger high-flow operations. For people looking to build a career in a growing environmental industry, Waterloo Biofilter offers meaningful work backed by proven Canadian technology.

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Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc. is looking for full-time Control Panel & Instrumentation Specialist based in Guelph, Ontario
.

Reporting to the Head of Production, you will take ownership of the design, programming, production, documentation, and ongoing technical support of control panels and monitoring systems used in onsite wastewater treatment applications.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for developing PLC-based and IoT-enabled control systems, coordinating panel builds and instrumentation, and troubleshooting technical issues across new and existing installations.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing, developing, integrating, and testing PLC-based and IoT-enabled control systems
• Programming and configuring PLCs, HMIs, IoT gateways, VFDs, sensors, and related instrumentation
• Producing electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs, manuals, and technical documentation
• Overseeing control panel and instrumentation production through internal staff and external vendors
• Selecting and sourcing control panels, electrical components, sensors, drives, and related assemblies
• Coordinating panel builds, component ordering, inventory records, and delivery schedules
• Providing technical support to engineers, technicians, installers, contractors, and customers
• Attending occasional site visits for commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, repairs, retrofits, and upgrades

To qualify, you will need a degree in Electrical Engineering, a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
, or equivalent practical experience, with 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, control panel design, instrumentation
, or a related technical field.

The following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience designing, developing, integrating, and testing PLC-based control systems
• PLC & HMI programming experience using ladder logic, structured text, C/C++, or VHDL
• Familiarity with platforms such as Schneider/Modicon, Unitronics, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or Wago
• Knowledge of IoT monitoring systems, connectivity, data handling, visualization, alarms, and notifications
• Experience integrating VFDs, sensors, flowmeters, IoT gateways, relays, contractors, and other motor control devices
• Knowledge of analog and digital signals and protocols, including 0-5V, 4-20mA, Modbus, TCP/IP, CAN,…