Electrical Controls Engineer Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

OVERVIEW

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for maintaining instrumentation, electrical and control systems in support of plant production, quality, GMP and safety goals. Design and implement changes to instrumentation, electrical and control systems in the plant in support of business objectives.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Propose, design, electrical, controls and manufacturing execution systems in packaging department.

Program, Modify, and Update PLC and HMI systems for packaging equipment.

Direct scheduled maintenance activities on electrical panels, motor centers, and instrumentation to ensure machines continuous operation.

Install, Wire, and Test new electrical control panels, components, and machinery.

Lead electrical and instrument projects in packaging department.

Read and Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals to assist in troubleshooting and repairs.

Maintain electrical drawings, instrumentation manuals and PLC/HMI program backup.

Ensure all work follows OSHA, ANSI, and site-specific safety regulations.

Provide operation, maintenance and technical support/training to production and maintenance personnel.

Work closely with production operators and maintenance technicians to improve performances of packaging and refinery departments

WORK EXPERIENCES

5+ years electrical controls and instrumentation experience in packaging machinery required.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Associate’s degree in electronic/electrical technology, obtains electrician certificate 309A or 442A.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

Demonstrated knowledge and or programming skills of the following:
Manufacturing execution system (Wonderware System Platform & InTouch), Allen Bradley PLC systems (PLC5, SLC
500, and Control Logix) and associated I/O systems, Allen Bradley HMIs (Panelview and Panelview plus 6/7 terminals), Allen Bradley VFDs / Soft Starters / Servos, Allen Bradley Centerline MCCs, process instrumentation (valves, transmitters);
Modicon PLCs;
Fanuc Robot.

Microsoft Windows and Server operating systems.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to work effectively with peers, plant operating staff, and other engineering resources.

Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and quickly implement their strategy to minimize machinery failures.

Strong project and time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects in a timely manner within budget.

Willingness to work in weekends and be on-call for emergency breakdowns.