We have an immediate opening for a Controls and Automation Engineer. We offer meaningful and exciting work in a collaborative environment, driven by innovation and problem-solving. To succeed in this role, you must be diligent with quality, focused, analytical, and excel in a team-based environment. We strongly value a positive attitude, hard work, smarts, and commitment to see things through. With structured career development, the Saltworks team is here to support and work with you to expand your learning potential and career goals!
Who we are:
Saltworks (www.saltworkstech.com) is an innovation-driven cleantech company located in Richmond, BC. We invent, design, and build advanced lithium recovery and desalination water treatment plants for global customers while also researching and developing next-generation technologies. Our customers lead the way in sustainability, with our technologies at the forefront. Our company is growing rapidly with high demand for our solutions. We have a number of confirmed projects, with more to come, and are looking for skilled professionals to expand our team!
Your main tasks will include:
- Prepare the overall automation system design basis, determine I/O requirements, select PLC and HMI hardware, and create a plant-wide control system network architecture.
- Generate control and automation system design documents including State Flow Diagrams, Sequence Charts, Control Narratives, Shutdown Keys, Testing Document, I/O Lists, and other related documentation.
- Prepare detailed specifications for automation system hardware including PLC, HMI, I/O cards, network equipment, and other components of the automation system.
- Deliver complete packages for control and automation of complex water treatment process plants that include I/O mapping, PLC code, HMI screens, alarms, data logging, hardware configuration, network configuration, and other miscellaneous task required to deliver a complete automation system.
- Set up operator-friendly simulations of the control and automation system and conduct thorough simulation testing.
- Support commissioning and troubleshooting of control and automation systems.
- Interface with third-party vendor sub-systems using common industrial communication protocols including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and Peer-to-Peer Messaging.
- Work closely with Process-Control Engineers to ensure Control Narrative accuracy and work towards eliminating gaps between Process and Controls.
- Work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with Process Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Project Engineers to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on all aspects of the automation system design.
- Work closely with junior Engineers and Technologists to ensure accurate delivery of control and automation system engineering deliverables that meet project requirements and internal standards.
- Manage assigned scope of engineering work related to control and automation for projects of varying sizes.
- Maintain complete project documentation.
- Occasional travel to plant installations in customer facing environments for start-up and commissioning.
You will be a great fit if you have:
- A degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- 5-7 years of work experience in designing, implementing, and commissioning control and automation systems.
- Experience with programming in Ladder and STL languages and programming PLCs and HMIs with Siemens STEP 7, Siemens WinCC, and Allen Bradley Studio 5000.
- Experience with identifying and troubleshooting control and automation system bugs under time pressure
- Experience with collaborating in multidisciplinary teams where multiple stakeholders are involved.
- Bonus: Knowledge of specifying instruments, sensors, and control valves for industrial water treatment applications.
Why join Saltworks?
We have an outstanding team who are passionate about innovation and solving key environmental challenges facing our planet.
Join a team pioneering the future of water! Some of our customers include:
- World premier electric vehicle maker
- World’s leading computer chip maker
- World’s largest provider of agriculture inputs
- Major global tire manufacturer
- Top producers of lithium-ion battery inputs
We offer:
- A collaborative and rewarding work environment
- A diverse and inclusive team and this has been key to our success
- A competitive compensation package, including benefits
- A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, and teamwork
- Fun social activities and company events
How to Apply:
If you would like to be a part of a globally recognized team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.
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