Automation Engineer​/Specialist

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WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Certainteed has an exciting career opportunity for an Automation Engineer/Specialist based in Vancouver to join our Maintenance team. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.

The Automation Engineer/Specialist will assist with the development and implementation of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects, production, processing methods and controls. Through the application of Engineer/Specialization fundamentals and advanced process control tools, this position will ensure that processes are centered, capable and in control; reduce process variations; and resolve special causes variation.

• Responsible for planning, evaluating, organizing and implementing automation related projects and initiatives.
• Responsibilities include the designing or developing new process control systems and revision / maintenance of existing processes; developing and implementing WCM projects; managing and guiding contractors, consultants and suppliers; identifying new opportunities and solutions with cost / benefit analysis and making recommendations to improve efficiencies.
• Planning and scheduling of projects and preparing capital expenditures.
• Manages automation team’s work flow and automation related projects and provides weekly status report to plant management.
• Leads and participates in Focus Improvement teams to resolve critical process and production problems with customers and vendors.
• Provides technical expertise, support and enhancement of automation related systems (PLC / HMI / VFD / Instrumentation / Data and Voice Networks / plant electrical distribution systems) and implements required updates to avoid technical obsolescence.
• Assists maintenance team with any difficult troubleshooting issues.
• Uses advanced tools / techniques to reduce process variations and downtime.
• Analyzes operating problems, develops solutions and leads the implementation of corrective actions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline; or five (5) years of equivalent training and experience to have comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and regulations associated with electrical process control technology may be substituted for a degree.
• Five to ten (5-10) years of applied professional experience in Instrumentation & Controls / PLC.
• Applied professional experience in electrical process control, instrumentation, automation, industrial protocols / networking (switching & routing) and databases.
• Experienced with National Electrical Code (NEC) and Arc-Flash (NFPA-70) code requirements.
• Understands Burner Flames Safety controls (NFPA-86) combustion controls
• Expertise in integrated automation and information systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Flexible, open-minded team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving capabilities to work effectively in corporate, manufacturing and team environments.
• Ability to provide leadership and innovation at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Certainteed, a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction; renowned for pioneering product development and spearheading of environmental responsibility in the construction and industrial markets.

Our commitment to excellence has earned Saint-Gobain North America recognition from the Top Employer for the 10th consecutive year as one of the best workplaces in North America one of only 17 companies around the world to receive this certification. Join us at Business Unit and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!

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