Automation Tech

Automation Tech - Edmonton

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Career Number: 2052
Date Posted: 2019-12-10

Working at DFI

DFI has over 25 years of experience providing quality piling services and products to industrial clients throughout North America.
At DFI, we believe anything is possible and we’re relentless in our pursuit of excellence. To direct our focus, our team strives for achievement, expertise, and pride when it comes to our service.
We understand that there is more to a great job than the work you do. As such, we are proud to provide our team with a variety of benefits to ensure they and their families are kept safe and comfortable throughout their career.

Job Profile

The ideal candidate will have an Instrumentation background with an interest in Control and Automation, as well as the appreciation for the full life cycle of a project; from conceptualizing through installation and testing, to preventative maintenance.

Job Duties

  • Design, develop, and review PLC programs for conveyor systems, plant operations, water treatment plant, and plant machinery
  • Commission, troubleshoot, test and maintain various controls systems to ensure equipment is functioning per specifications and intended design
  • Interface with customers and other project stakeholders on technical issues related to controls
  • Provide training to internal and external customers, related to the controls and operation of various systems and equipment
  • Support service department as required on field related controls issues
  • Work as a Journeyman in a service capacity
  • Consult manufacturer’s manuals to determine installation, test, and maintenance procedures
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports
  • Deliver high quality written documentation and engineering work packages

Qualifications

  • Journeyman Instrumentation Technician or Journeyman Electrician
  • 4 to 6 years of industry experience
  • PLC Programming skills, Ladder diagrams, Function block
  • Technical experience with one or more of the following VFD’s; Siemens PLC, Schneider PLC
  • Technical experience with Siemens HMI’s and Schneider HMI’s
  • Technical experience with one or more of the following communication protocols; Profinet, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP, Profibus, and CANopen

 

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