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Sanimax · 17 hours ago

Automation & Controls Specialist

Sanimax is a leader in sustainability focused on reclaiming used cooking oil and organic by-products. They are seeking an Automation and Controls Specialist to support CAPEX projects, process improvements, and provide operational support within their engineering team.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental Engineering
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Responsibilities

Support electrical maintenance and plant operations during troubleshooting and production issues
Analyze production stoppages and collaborate with process engineers to propose improvements
Participate in modernization efforts for automation equipment
Develop troubleshooting guides and train electricians and technicians
Optimize PLC and HMI programs at the facility and perform regular backups
Contribute as a programmer on capital projects and assist in commissioning
Collaborate with process teams to optimize plant processes
Document projects with schematics and functional descriptions; train operational stakeholders
Configure historians for data archiving, create monitoring pages, and maintain systems with IT/network specialists

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingAutomation troubleshootingRockwell automationIndustrial communication networksVariable frequency drivesAutoCAD/EPLANBilingualSafety standardsStandard office tools

Required

Degree or diploma in industrial electronics, electrical engineering or a related discipline
Deep interest in automation, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation and process control
Hands-on experience with automation, process control and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Rockwell automation equipment (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View)
Experience configuring and troubleshooting variable frequency drives; familiarity with ABB and Rockwell drives is a plus
Experience with industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, IO-Link, HART)
Experience with P&IDs, electrical schematics, and AutoCAD/EPLAN is beneficial
Proficiency in standard office tools and ability to work under pressure
Familiarity with applicable codes and a commitment to safety and standards

Preferred

Bilingual in English and other languages is a plus (not required)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Matching 401K program with a match of up to 5%

Company

Sanimax

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Sanimax is a environmental engineering environmental consulting company located in Montreal.

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