Control Specialist

Control Specialist

Location:

Etobicoke, ON, CA, M9W 1L2

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The Control System Specialist reports to the Regional Maintenance Manager and is responsible for optimizing the efficiency and reliability of MHE control systems.

• Configure or modify PLC message instructions, VFD parameters and network settings.
• Develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&), controls narratives, and testing protocols for new and existing systems.
• Lead controls service technicians with troubleshooting and modifying MHE controls and develop/facilitate training plans for controls technicians.
• Implement a robust support documentation system for drive troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Read and troubleshoot machine electrical drawings.
• Support the development of enterprise‑wide hardware, programming, and documentation strategies and standards for controls and drives systems.
• Support the work of outside contractors and consultants on specifying equipment, controls, drives and system installations as necessary.
• Support Operations teams by designing solutions for conveyor systems and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of new capabilities and technologies as they relate to controls, drives and web handling. When applicable, support the implementation and adoption of new technologies.
• Be the primary contact for after‑hours support across Central Region sites – able to coordinate with external stakeholders and local techs during disruption events.
• Partner with Material Handling Equipment Integrator and other supplier groups in the testing and performance validation of the systems.
• Support the definition and implementation of the equipment‑based control systems for upgrades/improvements to existing and new hubs, engaging with vendors, IT, and operations to ensure a functional system is established and executed.
• Routinely carry out audits on site of PMs performed by MHE technicians/electricians in liaison with supervisors to check and ensure the equipment health is optimum and in all states of readiness for operations.
• To perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for issues that are related to Control and automation and submit to Maintenance manager for review.

• Hands‑on PLC troubleshooting experience with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Experience with Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, Factory Talk View / Panel View, and Siemens TIA Portal.
• PLC programming knowledge in Ladder Logic and Structured Text;
  Function Block is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting SCADA, HMI, VFD, remote I/O, industrial network, and field device issues.
• Working knowledge of Power Flex, SINAMICS G120, SEW Eurodrive, Stratix switches, Ether Net/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, and CC‑Link.
• Experience with conveyor/sortation controls, MDR systems, Itoh Denki, Interroll, Balluff devices, scanners, weigh scales, sensors, encoders, and motor controls.
• Ability to support electricians during equipment breakdowns, interpret AutoCAD drawings and controls‑related troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of safety PLCs, safety relays, E‑stops, STO circuits, and safety I/O is preferred.
• Assets:
  Ignition SCADA, Mitsubishi PLC/sorter systems, EPLAN/Single‑Line Diagrams, SQL/database basics, historian tools, remote access tools, and Statement List/STL programming.

Post‑secondary education in Electrical or Automation Engineering or equivalent from a recognized postsecondary institution.

Minimum 3 years of experience working with SCADA, PLC, and automated control systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This…