Electrical, Controls & Automation Manager - Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

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ELECTRICAL, CONTROLS & AUTOMATION MANAGERDue to incredible growth our Silhouette Enclosure’s Facility we are recruiting for a best in class Electrical, Controls & Automation ManagerLead a team of technicians & electricians on the factory floor and in the field to install large-scale commercial and industrial electro-mechanical systems, serving heavy industry, power generation, marine, material handling, new energy and many other markets. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Top-Notch Automation, electrical and controls specialist. He/she will work closely with our clients, a lead our teams to deliver world-class systems to our clients.This position calls for a UNIQUELY EXPERIECED individual. We are looking for someone who have led project teams in factory AND field environments, has design, manufacturing and field installation experience, someone with High Current, High Voltage System experience, but also controls, and automation expertise. Do you have expertise in ABB, BMS, CAREL, DANFOSS, HORNER, EMERSON, ISMA, MCC, PLC, SCADA, SIEMENS, TRIDIUM, SCHNEIDER or VACON Do you have an excellent track record of using and combining the best IT technologies and/or application development platforms to program and design optimum solution for our clients Do you have Tridium’s Niagara Design and Engineering and Project Management Platformexperience and expertise Do you have experience using Carel’s C-Suite, Plant Visor and 1-Plant Software application Do you have a track record in using electro-mechanical tools to design and develop sophisticated and integrated controls, connectivity applications in a variety of industries giving on-location and remote access to management of their highly automated plantsYou should be mathematically and mechanically minded and have strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Be able to work together and be supported by a group of talented multi-disciplined engineers and technicians. To fit to our team – YOU MUST BE A SOLUTIONS FOCUSED & PEOPLE ORIENTED TEAM PLAYER!This is a career opportunity for a UNIQUELY TALENTED individual with a rare combination of experiences.KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Based from Abbotsford, British Columbia you will work on projects and engineered solutions all over North America - projects in the energy, natural resources, power generation, new energy, shipping & marine and other industrial sectors. As a member of our team, you will be, and as required:

• Meeting with clients and design teams to determine mechanical applications and requirements;
• Read complex specifications from clients to design a solution to their needs;
• Collaborate with clients designers and engineers to finalize design and final product specifications and design;
• Working closely with the engineering team to develop the solutions our clients require;
• Lead a group of trades persons and technicians to build new and/or retrofit existing electrical and mechanical buildings and electro-mechanical systems for both high and low voltage projects including preparation of documents for client strategic planning, engineering, procurement, contracting and management of related projects;
• Concept scheming and designing automated solutions, using controls such as ABB, BMS, CAREL, DANFOSS, HORNER, EMERSON, ISMA, MCC, PLC, SCADA, SIEMENS, TRIDIUM, SCHNEIDER or VACON, combined with and/or linked to IT solutions such 1-Plant, Plantvisor or Tridium or Tridium Niagara
• Lead and train trades persons and technicians on using the above technologies.
• Conducting and supervising inspections for projects and condition assessments of existing systems;
• Lead internal project management and shop teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget, and meet fabrication and erection standards & constraints;
• Providing engineering reports to clients, electro-mechanical/automation advice and design of projects and devising modifications as necessary;
• Reviewing project requirements to provide estimates on quantities and costs of materials, equipment and labour and input on construction and development budgets;
• Prepare and issue to manufacturing detailed and clear instructions and engineering drawings. Assist the factory with any issues encountered and/or re-engineering, as applicable;
• Manage any change orders and/or design changes and update the factory with changes;
• Planning and executing designs using CAD or Trillium;
• Performing computer simulations and experiments to virtually test and refine the designs;
• Liaising with clients, designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure coherence;
• Preparing technical reports, design specifications documents, and operational manuals;

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Well versed in in the utilization of Tridium’s Niagara Design and Engineering and Project Management Software, cloud-based applications.
• Carel’s Plant Visor and/or 1-Plant solutions in combination of usage with controllers such as ABB, BMS, CAREL, DANFOSS, HORNER, EMERSON, ISMA, MCC, PLC, SCADA, SIEMENS, TRIDIUM, SCHNEIDER or VACON and coupled with High Current, High Voltage System experience, but also controls, and automation expertise.
• Excellent Project Management Leadership is required – AND the ability to train and mentor our technicians and trades people.
• Self-starter who is innovative and enjoy working in a team environment, with an excellent knowledge of current applicable design codes for industrial building structures;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent in MS Office, Powerpoint, Word and Excel;

SKILLS:

• Client focus and business development experience – preparing proposals, presenting to clients;
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious, client focused and quality driven – with uncompromised integrity;
• Proactive, take initiative and have analytical and innovative problem-solving skills;
• Adaptable to various environments and situations with a creative, solutions focused mindset;
• Comfortable presenting technical and financial information to clients;
• Ability to build positive peer and people relationships;

OTHER SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Leadership Skills Collaborative, progressive and visionary. Highly motivated and able to influence and motivate others; maintains motivation even in the face of inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment. Identifies opportunities, inspires action and achieves results.
• Achievement Orientation—Continuously seeks to stay current and be at the leading edge of the industry. Driven toward achieving results and understands organizational challenges. Committed to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement in the workplace. Encourages others to achieve personal excellence.
• Resourceful—Demonstrates strength and competence in impacting and influencing for resources and outcomes (i.e. budgets, people, and technology) and finding “win-win” solutions. Ability to learn new technologies and apply best practices and solutions to new problems or when dealing with issues in uncharted territory.
• Personal Management Skills—Demonstrates integrity, self-motivation, strong work ethic, initiative, innovation, perseverance, integrity and political acumen. Excellent organization skills to work on numerous projects and coordinate multiple activities.
• Communication—Open, honest and tactful with all audiences. Has effective verbal and written communication skills adaptive to diverse stakeholders.
• Evaluates alternatives and assesses advantages/risks in making decisions which are timely, decisive and effective; tailor decisions to unusual or ambiguous situations; having the courage and conviction to make important decisions in the face of conflicting or incomplete information.
• Has the ability to effectively build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. Flexible, adaptable, collaborative and demonstrates a positive attitude. Diplomatic with well-developed negotiation skills.

COMPENSATIONA competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary complimented by participation in the Group Benefit Scheme. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.Quick Apply

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