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We offer clients advanced in-house engineering & design with 3D modeling, piloting, fabrication and machining, in-house control panel shop, and a full range of field services, allowing us to provide turn-key solutions.\nAs our company expands, we are seeking qualified persons in filling an intermediate position in our Controls / Automation Division. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a level of technical experience in industrial control systems, and hands-on experience.\nDuties and responsibilities:\nParticipate in the development of industrial control systems from concept through commissioning, including PLCs, HMIs, networking, and field instrumentation.\nReview and interpret customer requirements and develop automation solutions to meet project objectives.\nEvaluating I&C documentation - Control Narrative, RATS List, Cause and Effect Diagram, Serial Interface Lists.\nDesign, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot multiple-loop process control systems using PID and advanced control strategies.\nDevelop and implement sequence-based control logic from Process Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and P&IDs.\nDevelop software using AWC PLC and HMI standards, templates, and reusable software / function block libraries,\nPLC programming and calibration of field devices.\nDevelops intuitive HMI display graphics and configurations.\nDevelop intuitive SCADA / RTU applications including historian / trending and reporting.\nConfigure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.\nSupports internal Factory Acceptance Testing prior to equipment shipment to site.\nSupports field commissioning and operations of complete water and wastewater systems.\nTroubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues associated with PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems during commissioning and plant operations.\nPrepare and maintain automation documentation including software design, test records, commissioning notes, and redline markups.\nField support will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel (less than 25% of their time)\nCommunicates with internal/external key stakeholders (e.g., engineering, fabrication, CAD, consultants, suppliers) to identify and resolve issues pro-actively.\nDelivers exceptional service to clients and on-site partners (e.g., General Contractors, end users)\nProvide remote technical support for clients and site operators.\nProvide mentorship to junior staff.\nAwareness of industrial cybersecurity best practices when designing and implementing control systems.\nRequirements\n5-10 years of experience\nExperience in water/wastewater treatment plants, as well as a variety of other turnkey industrial process packages will be an asset.\nPost-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation\nDemonstrate experience in developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications and supporting industrial control systems through commissioning.\nExperience with Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and FactoryTalk View Studio, is preferred.\nExperience with Siemens, CodeSys and/or Schneider automation platforms would be considered an asset.\nExperience and/or knowledge with SCADA, various VFDs, industrial communications networks\nExperience with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.\nStrong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in delivering high quality results.\nExcellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, and customer service skills.\nStrong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail.\nAbility to work independently and within a team.\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills\nInterest in continuous learning\nBenefits\nIndustry-Leading Compensation\nAWC offers competitive, industry-leading compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance. Each role includes a base salary, bonus plan, extended health benefits, and participation in our Group RRSP program.\nEmployee Recognition & Team Culture\nWe believe great work deserves to be celebrated. AWC has a strong employee recognition program that regularly acknowledges individual and team achievements. We also foster a welcoming, social workplace with regular team events and opportunities to connect and have fun together.\nWorkplace Amenities\nOur staff rooms are fully stocked with complimentary snacks and refreshments, helping keep energy levels high throughout the day.\nProfessional & Personal Development\nAWC is deeply committed to lifelong learning and growth. 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