Generate Upcycle is hiring a Controls Engineer to join our team in London, ON! The position is a critical member of our team, and will have a direct impact on the day-to-day operations and overall successful growth of the business, reporting to the Director of Engineering - Anaerobic Digestion. As the Systems Integration Engineer you will work with the operation and engineering teams to ensure disruptions of the day-to-day operations are minimal. You'll also work with project groups to define and implement control system changes necessary, and third parties to design, develop and implement a standard data collection framework for all facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate Process Control Narratives (PCN) for different facilities
• Assist with development of standardized data collection system/framework from all facilities
• Lead the ongoing design and support for technology in server and related environments, data network infrastructure and related environments, storage area network and other storage related environments
• Develop strategies for implementing new services and upgrades on control systems
• Ensure the availability and performance of the current production storage, information processing, and computing environment in assigned and related areas of the organization
• Test system architecture to minimize risks to the production systems
• Investigate, evaluate, compare, and demonstrate new hardware and software products which could enhance the Company's information processing, data storage, and control system
• Liaise with computer vendors, PLC programmers, and operation & engineering groups as a means to maintain communication between all parties involved in technical projects and day-to-day operations
• Design, implement, and document support processes, procedures, and mechanisms which inter-connect various control systems in support of the integration of processes and data flow
• Gather and compile information and create reports and graphs for capacity planning and performance metrics
• Prepare technical specifications and requests for quotes from suppliers and requests for proposals
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field
• Five (5) or more years' relevant experience
• Experience in programming languages for RS View and Wonderware preferred
• PLC knowledge and experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to travel within the US, Canada and the UK
• Strong computer skills with a high level of proficiency in programs such as Oracle, SQLServer, Java, Allen Bradley and Siemens; PLC, Ignition software
• Strong problem-identification and problem-resolution, with Root Cause Analysis training preferred
• Analytical, planning, prioritization, execution and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment, with multiple departments and key business partners
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task to meet target deadlines, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to decipher technical data and explain in English
• Must possess a high level of moral judgement for handling confidential information
• Strong diplomatic, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills

Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Positions operates in several different environments which includes a professional office and field environment.
• Travel required
• Position is onsite

Generate Upcycle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws.