AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL Current Career Opportunity

  • Position: AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL
  • ID No: 11-1464
  • Location: Nanaimo
Description:

As an automation professional, the desired applicant will share our vision to provide industry leading services to our clients on Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Sunshine Coast. A diverse background in automation and control system planning, design, programming and maintenance is required.

MPE is looking for the following experience:

  • Degree or Diploma in a related field from an accredited post-secondary institution
  • Licensed or eligible for licensing or certification with EGBC / ASTTBC
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Background in electrical & instrumentation systems
  • Experience with municipal water & wastewater systems
  • Experience with a variety of automation software and hardware systems, including;
    • Allen Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, Emerson, Horner, Automation Direct PLCs
    • VTScada, iFIX, FactoryTalk, AVEVA SCADA software
    • Red Lion, Maple, Allen Bradley, Automation Direct HMIs
    • Cellular and spread spectrum radio communication infrastructure
    • Control system networking, VPN, Routers, Switches, OT infrastructure
  • Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team
  • Willingness to travel in order to support maintenance and commissioning tasks

Regular duties include:

  • Programming and testing of PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems
  • On-site commissioning and startup
  • Supporting local clients by troubleshooting control systems via remote access or on-site
  • Work and coordinate with contractors
  • Assist in control system design
  • Assess existing control systems
  • Develop control system upgrade strategies
  • Implement / specify secure network and remote access schemes
  • Educating clients

The individual must be self-motivated with good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team. Since MPE will consider junior and senior candidates, the salary range depends on the experience of the candidate and may range from $60,000 to $110,000 per year.

MPE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including full medical and dental benefits. We also offer a comfortable work environment and flexible work hours. Interested individuals should submit their resume, complete with cover letter and references to:

Mr. Bart Nelissen

Vancouver Island Manager

We thank all applicants in advance for submitting a resume, but only potential interview candidates will be contacted.