Controls Specialist - Brampton, Canada - Give and Go Prepared Foods

Give and Go Prepared Foods

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Brampton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.

is a proud member of the Mondelēz family and has been a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years.

Its an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future

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Job Overview:_

The Controls Specialist is responsible for focusing on process improvement, PLC, robotic, HMI programming, instrumentation and calibration, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintaining backup programming and parameters of all automation devices.

The individual will also backup the Maintenance Supervisor and all Technicians, should emergency and non-emergency support be required. This includes regular, off-shift, and weekend coverage as required.

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Key Responsibilities:_

Provide a high level of automation & and control knowledge on troubleshooting communication issues between field devices, communication networks, process lines, PLC, and SCADA systems
PLC/ SCADA Programming; review, analyze, and revise existing programs as required through proper approval channels. Create new reports and modify existing reports, as required to take ownership and accountability for issues and make sure issues, followup actions, and/or resolutions are conveyed to his/her team, managers and supervisors, peers, vendors, and coordinators, till being resolved
Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain electrical, and electronic equipment, instrumentation, automation devices as well as computerized/controls systems (HMI, PCs, PLCs, VFDs, vision systems & network) related to production/material handling/utility machinery and systems
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on complicated and/or recurring automation failure modes. This will include reaching out to 3rd party, performing risk analysis, evaluating potential causes, and assessing data
Responsible for implementing and executing a solid system for the backup of all programs and associated parameters for all automation devices with the most secure and effective way to store them
Responsible for setting up and implementing a calibration process for entire instrumentation and automation devices and their control components
Responsible for Change Management by documenting all modifications and updates on all automationrelated programs, parameters, and devices on PLCs, CMMS, and other companyprovided tools and portals
Support, organize and maintain drawings and specifications of process control narratives, P&ID's and schematics, instrumentation and calibration, loop diagrams and I/O lists through PLC, CMMS, Maintenance Library, and other companyprovided tools and portals

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Recipe for Success:_

Completion of a university degree in Engineering, with a specialization in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics
Minimum 5 years of direct control automation experience
Licensed Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction Maintenance Electrician (309A) is a strong asset.
Indepth knowledge and experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley; Siemens), Controls, and PCs
Possess technical capabilities to troubleshoot industrial automation devices in a timely manner
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical periodicals, procedures, electrical schematics, process & and instrumentation drawings, control panel drawings, engineering drawings, and government regulations
Strong knowledge of PLC / VFDs / HMI Programming, industrial networks configuration/troubleshooting, MySQL, MSSQL, and AutoCAD skills are necessary
Knowledge of

Motion Control:
Primarily Allen-Bradley and

Robot Programming:
Fanuc, ABB would be an asset - Strong working knowledge of servo motor controls

Able to take technical direction, as well as work independently and/or in a team environment
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as highly organized and results oriented
Strong analytical skills including troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills to effectively lead teams to quickly identify issues, causes, and sustainable corrective action

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What we can offer:_

It's an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, peoplefocused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication, and Respect mean something.
Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
Competitive benefits, along with work, life balance

Great people, baking great products, for a great future.