Process Control Technician

at  West Fraser

IN ADDITION TO COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS, WE OFFER A STABLE, REWARDING CAREER. DIVISION ALSO OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE RELOCATION PACKAGE.

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our High-Level Division in Alberta is currently recruiting for a Process Control Technician.
Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Process Control Technician will work as a team to supporting operations and the electrical department, with troubleshooting and improving process control systems.

ABOUT US:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.
What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you’ll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

• Research and reference software and hardware products and services, to support procurement and development effort
• Analyze process control data and parameters, to identify causes of deviation and implement corresponding solutions
• Commission and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and control equipment
• Configure and develop industrial computer network systems, for HMI and PLC systems
• Optimize and improve the reliability of process control systems
• Troubleshoot programs on PLCs and electronic Operator Interfaces, and check the configurations of soft starter, VFD and other instruments
• Perform field startup tasks
• Coordinate instrumentation calibration and maintenance support
• Ensure the upkeep of all required documentation blueprints, schematics, databases, and process control manuals
• Generate technical reports, operating instructions, and carry out training and orientation involving new installations or modifications
• Review, develop and execute new electrical, instrumentation and automation designs and programs for the upgrading of conventional controls
• Read and interpret equipment specifications, engineering drawings, blueprints, charts, and tables or study sample parts as required
• Provide feedback to the supervisor on any discrepancies found in the drawing or documents against actual installation
• Check spare parts status and provide feedback to the supervisor on any discrepancy against the actual stock status in technical store
• Participate in an on-call system to provide resources to the production team during off hours
• Demonstrate positive and supportive peer-to-peer leadership in efficiency and technology
• Train operators, end users, technologists, and other staff as required