Instrumentation Programmer (Portage la Prairie, MB, CAN)

Summary

The Instrument Technician is responsible for maintaining all process instrumentation and controls throughout the facility to ensure safe operating practices. This individual wires, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and maintains equipment to minimize downtime. The Instrument Technician frequently collaborates with engineers and electricians to complete work assignments accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses and aligns with key stakeholders the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment solutions.
• Leads/guides teams in establishing the appropriate designs, engineering and execution processes.
  • Responsible for leading the communication of project updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Responsible for preparing and gaining alignment on engineering proposals, feasibility studies and vendor/construction packages.
• Oversees preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment throughout the facility:
• Maintains Company standards for quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs: Works within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others. Ensures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all processing equipment and tools.
• May assist Engineering and others in developing plans for instrumentation, automation systems for capital and other projects: Assists with design and layout of automation systems.
• Troubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of equipment, including automation systems, in order to prevent or minimize equipment and machine downtime, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Typical Education

Relevant Experience

• Must have a minimum of five years of Instrumentation, Automation experience.
  • Food processing background being an asset.
• Must have a thorough Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Systems.
  • Preference to knowledge of DeltaV, Foundation Field Bus, ASi Bus, and DeviceNet, FactoryTalk and other Rockwell Automation products.

• Must possess well-developed computer skills.
• Must be able to read and understand PIDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Must be able to communicate verbally in a professional manner.

Other Information

• Knowledge of entire pieces of equipment including, but not limited to process control, motors, final control elements, electronics, industrial networks, signaling standards, fluid dynamics, etc.
• Knowledge of 4-20mA control signals; ability to read and interpret proportional, integral, derivative (PID) controller.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications to include, but not limited to Excel, Word, etc.
• Must demonstrate initiative; be assertive, enthusiastic, accurate, and detail-oriented. Excellent attendance record and punctual. Required to operate a fork lift, and/or other equipment as needed;
• Ability to prepare basic written and/or computer reports.
• Ability to work independently or under minimal supervisor; a team player, and ability to work with multiple disciplines.
• Ability to read and understand all equipment and machinery manuals; ability to conduct research as needed.
• This job requires the ability to work in excess of eight hours per day, off-duty hours, and weekends to reach operational goals and compliance requirements.
• This individual must have the ability to operate a front-end loader, forklift, and/or other motorized equipment.
• Job duties may require the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, grip, push, pull, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds.