Senior Automation Specialist

at  Soprema

• Diploma Collegial or Bachelor degree
• Shift Daily
• Job status Permanent
• Workplace Woodstock, ON
• Work timetable Full time
• Years of experience 6 to 9 years
• Rate To be discussed
• Date according As soon as possible

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in automated production engineering or equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth knowledge of industrial computing, automation and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in basic Windows applications.
• Understanding of computer capabilities.
• Understanding of basic settings and capabilities of industrial equipment that can be connected to a computer network.
• Knowledge of software such as Unity, Citect, AutoCAD, Vijeo Designer, DSE890, and TwidoSuite.
• Bilingualism (French and English) – An asset.

SKILLS AND ATTITUDES

• Integrity, respect, and professionalism.
• Self-sufficiency and sense of responsibility.
• Teamwork and leadership.
• A taste for challenges.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Willingness to contribute the time and effort required to carry out projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Mainly office work on a computer.
• Work in an industrial environment during commissioning. Exposed to varied work environments. Protective equipment is mandatory.
• Vigilance, thorough knowledge of facilities, and situational analysis coupled with strong safety leadership are paramount.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM

Reporting to the Operations Manager ‒ Bitumen, the Senior Automation Specialist ensures that PLC programs remain above the expected performance level while keeping data and information up to date. They also ensure knowledge transfer and optimize communication between the automation department and operations, while providing support to the industrial project team. In addition, they provide project managers with the required programs on schedule.