Automation and Instrument Technician

at  Cargill

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Location: High Rive, AB
Position Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a rsonable accommodation
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud, noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to work overtime, weekends, different shifts, and holidays with advance notice
Basic ability to use a computer
Experience troubleshooting a range of automation or instrumentation systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or Equivalent
Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Possess a valid Canadian full class 5 driver’s licence in good standing authorizing you to drive independently during the course of your employment
Have knowledge of configuring and programming a variety of control systems including PLC and HMI systems (Allen-Bradley)
Three years of working experience in Automation and Instrumentation
Experience working in food processing facility environment
Experience troubleshooting programming technologies, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Experience working on scales, printer, cameras, and scanner
Experience with ControlNet, Device Net, Ethernet
Instrumentation Certification
Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities

Provide troubleshooting expertise in the areas of automation, electrical and instrumentation in support of the plant
Learn the facility functions (both the processes and the service groups) to continuously gain knowledge and experience in automation, electrical and instrumentation
Provide programming and configuration expertise to support projects
Management of troubleshooting tools and documentation
Provide work orders and part number for SAP
Tracking projects to completion including documentation
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned
Navigational and programing experience with Allen Bradley and PLC systems