Production Controls Specialist (FT) - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

This position is located in Toronto, ON.Department: EngineeringLocation: Nitta Gelatin Canada Inc.Reports to: Plant ManagerStatement of Purpose:To perform work related to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, and testing of a variety of control systems equipment including, but not limited to, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, computer, microprocessor, electro-mechanical, digital, telemetry, and analog components used in the process control systems.Responsibility for Work of Others: During assigned projects assume maintenance supervision role directing and instructing mechanics and electricians.Business Communication: With Contractors, Vendors, and Suppliers as needed.Supervision Required: Under general supervision performing the full range of duties, and may provide technical assistance and guidance to other staff.Education Required: Apprenticeship in Industrial Instrumentation, or College level work in Electronics / related field.Training and Specialized Knowledge Required:

• Experience with Omron and Allen Bradley PLC programming is an asset.
• Experience with iFix SCADA software knowledge is an asset.
• Experience with various brands of VFDs.

Experience Required:Five years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and/ or design of process instrumentation and control equipment including programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.Travel Required: N/ASpecific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on low voltage electrical, electronic and pneumatic equipment used to collect, process, transmit, receive and record data, and to regulate the operation of the control elements in the processes.
• Perform periodic inspections, testing, adjustments, calibrations and servicing activities necessary to assure the proper operation of process instrumentation and control systems in the process.
• Consult diagrams and technical documentation such as schematics, manuals, standards and codes.
• Use maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic test instruments.
• Perform acceptance tests of new equipment and inspect the installation of equipment and systems for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Assist in original design work required to implement analog and digital system modifications.
• Inventory of replacement components and parts at a level adequate to ensure expedient repairs; provide for the maintenance of a stock of supplies necessary to implement routine servicing.
• Provide for the services of outside contractors as required to implement specialized maintenance activities which are either beyond the capability of available service technicians or which require the use of special facilities.
• The Plant Technician will interact with other tradespersons and professionals such as process operators, welders, industrial mechanics (millwrights), electricians and engineers.
• Fill in for Maintenance Manager when he is offsite
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee is required to distinguish colors used in electric wiring color-coding.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required depending on the department where the employee is assigned.The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Quick Apply

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