Plant Controls Engineer

Job Description Plant Controls Engineer Req

Job Location:

Dawson Creek Posting

Start Date:

7/15/25 Work Environment:
Onsite

Perform detailed control system design and software development for moderately complex engineering assignments, which are standalone, or components of a larger project. This position applies specific knowledge of automated and process control systems to manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.

• You’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge.
• You enjoy working with others to deliver great work.
• You’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment.

• Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations.
• Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customer needs and/or requirements.
• Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics and/or other necessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals.
• Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC Drives, Position Controllers, single or multi-loop controllers.
• Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real-time & historical trending, remote monitoring and data acquisition/control.
• Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC/PLC communications, PLC HMI and/or specialty component software.
• Lead and/or guide internal or external engineering resources to ensure adherence to project goals and objectives.
• Implement standard engineering and project management practices consistently throughout project and work assignments.
• Maintain technical skills and knowledge by attending trade shows or clinics; investigate new equipment applications with consulting engineers & equipment vendors, and specific coursework.
• Lead development and training efforts of field operation and maintenance personnel in the design features, process operation, interpretation of system information, and application of that information regarding control system functionality.
• Witness testing and system site quality control.
• Train plant electricians on processes.
• Monitor installation quality.
• Work breakdown as 5% administrative, 95% technical.
• Moderate to frequent travel during plant construction requiring a flexible schedule.

• 5+ years’ experience in automation and process control systems and techniques.
• Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Detailed working knowledge of networking equipment and software, routers and cabling.
• Detailed working knowledge of plant PLCs and HMI software.
• Detailed working knowledge of all HMI hardware and software in use, including Wonderware Intouch and Active Factory.
• Detailed working knowledge of AC & DC drives, coordinate drives systems and position control systems.
• Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems.
• Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches.
• Knowledge of statistical control techniques and programs such as SPC, SQC and SCADA systems.
• Comply with minimum skills defined in the Engineering Competency Matrix.

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field or equivalent.

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