Company Description

Comco is an experienced Control & Automation Engineer Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing control systems for various industrial process applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid control and instrumentation (C&I) engineering background with experience in industrial process control hardware architecture design and software system integration. This position can be based out of Calgary, AB, Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working within a team to deliver professional engineering and system integration services.
• Design of industrial control systems according to all applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Development of engineering deliverables, including but not limited to project reports, C&I design criteria, design option studies, equipment specifications, instrument lists and data sheets and cable schedules.
• Develop electrical, control and instrumentation engineering drawings, including system architecture diagrams, piping & instrumentation drawings (P&IDs), network diagrams, cable block diagrams, logic diagrams, installation detail drawings, instrument loop diagrams, general arrangement drawings, motor control center schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, power distribution diagrams, panel layout drawings.
• Design and implement control systems for industrial processing, mining, feed & grain handling and food & beverage processes while ensuring functionality, safety, and reliability.
• Develop functional requirement documents to capture process control system requirements prior to software development.
• Program and configure PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), DCS's (Distributed Control Systems), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning to ensure proper operation and performance as per specifications.
• Provide technical support and guidance during installation and startup phases.
• Provide maintenance and operational support for existing control systems.
• Perform periodic system upgrades and modifications to improve efficiency and meet regulatory requirements.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and advancements in control systems technology.
• Interfacing with other business departments, clients, suppliers and contractors to coordinate project work and deliver integrated solutions.
• Work with other team members to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology to enhance safety and functionality and reduce cost.
• Managing projects and leading teams, including other engineers and technicians.
• Performing site visits to gather information related to projects or scope out new work opportunities.
• Participating in preparation of project estimates and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Registration with APEGS or other Canadian provincial professional engineering regulatory body.
• Proven experience (6-15 years) in industrial control systems design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Strong proficiency in PLC and DCS programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) and HMI/SCADA software (Ignition, Factory Talk View, WinCC, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
• Experience with control system hardware design, including selection of sensors, actuators, and instrumentation.
• Experience in interpreting and creating electrical schematics, P&IDs and control system architecture and networking diagrams.
• Knowledge of industry and safety standards and regulations (ISA, IEEE, CSA, OSHA, NFPA, etc.) applicable to industrial control systems.
• Understanding and applying safe control system design and programming concepts.
• Knowledge of electric power systems and components
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or other data centric design tools will be an advantage
• Experience in grain & feed industries, mining or food and beverage industry will be an advantage.

Skills & Traits

• Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (English) and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Desire to take on new challenges and uncover practical solutions to technical problems.

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