Electrical Automation Technician

at  Maple Lodge Farms

Maple Lodge Farms is Canada’s largest independently owned poultry processor. It engages in processing and supplying chicken products in Canada and internationally. It offers bacons, deli chicken meats, sliced packaged meats, fresh seasoned chicken, frozen boxed meats, and wieners. Maple Lodge Farms, Ltd. was founded in 1955 and is based in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
The Electrical Automation Technician provides technical application support during new installations and equipment breakdowns, including problems with documentation, research and replication, escalation, and resolution.

REQUIREMENTS

• Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation, or Engineering.
• 442A Industrial or 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrical License or willingness to acquire.
  In the 1830s, the May family began raising chickens on a farm outside what is now Brampton, Ontario. They became a pillar of the community, and their proud tradition of hard work, agricultural wisdom, and humble family values inspire and guide us to this day

• Assists in equipment malfunction investigation to increase equipment reliability by identifying root cause, determining corrective actions/preventative measures, and following up on any deviations, customer and consumer complaints.
• Review and document technical information (i.e. version upgrade requirements, service packs, patches, utilities) provided by the product manufacturer. Keeps up-to-date schematics and related technical documentation.
• Works with plant engineers and/ or plant managers on Pre-Start Safety Reviews and equipment safety audits.
• Performs setup and calibration for process equipment and control instrumentation such as: Flow meters, Viscosity meters, Power meters, Conductivity meters, Temperature and Pressure transducers.
• Calculates parameters for PID loops according to process regulations. Develops and makes alterations in PLC programs per requirement.
• Determines and programs parameters for variable frequency drivers and servo drives.
• Maintains and continuously develops existing plant process control systems and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition).
• Performs routine diagnostic checks on equipment, electrical panels, and control systems;
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces all electrical equipment as required; checks and repairs ground faults, completes electrical preventative maintenance; and troubleshoots incoming hydro disruption.
• Tests new industrial automation equipment, instruments, controls and materials available on the market for use in a manufacturing environment and provide effectiveness reports to Upper Management.