Automation Technologist - Whitby, Canada - Gerdau North America

Description

Automation Technologist – Whitby, ON

Are you a persistent person who takes on challenges and digs into details? Do you like writing PLC and HMI code, designing, and troubleshooting automation and electronic systems? Do you like working in a rugged, but exciting environment? The individual will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment. They will also document and implement changes to PLC programs, electrical schematics, AC/DC drives, HMI's and various sensors/transducers.

We Have:

• A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A thriving culture that values diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

You Have:

• 3 year diploma or 4 year degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation or related field.
• 1+ years experience as an Automation or Electrical Engineering Technologist in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge in industrial networking (ie. Profibus, Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc)
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Wonderware and various other Automation software
• Experience with Modicon and Allen Bradley PLC's is preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for analysis of electrical malfunctions or failure of industrial machinery.
2. Assists in developing preventive and corrective maintenance routines.
3. Reduce / eliminate electrical related production delays and facilitate improvement activities with production and maintenance departments.
4. Installs and commissions new electrical equipment and components
5. Directs staff performing routine electrical installation and maintenance duties
6. Plans, directs, and records results of periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards
7. Assists in coordinating contractor activities.
8. Develops standardized forms, work instructions, procedures, job aids, and tool kits.
9. Actively participate in all safety programs to improve departmental well-being.
10. Promote safety and environmental consciousness throughout the facility.

11. Ensure a clean and safe work environment.

12. Ability to work a rotating 12 hour schedule, days and nights

What You Will Do:

• You will plan, layout, and perform all operations required to install, troubleshoot, repair, construct, modify, calibrate, test, service, and program highly complex closed-loop, secondary distribution centers and digital electronic equipment in support of steel production, operation, and related plant facilities.

What Gerdau Offers You:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching DC Pension up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training
• Opportunity to grow and create
• Ability to work a rotating schedule