Junior / Intermediate Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Designer

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JUNIOR / INTERMEDIATE ELECTRICAL, CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION DESIGNER

AMIX SYSTEMS is looking for a talented and committed Junior / Intermediate Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Designer to support various aspect of the engineering process including PLC and HMI development, instrumentation, troubleshooting, commissioning, documentation, and drawings.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Design

· Designing and drafting of electrical systems including creation of single-line diagrams (SLDs), Electrical Schematics, Bill-of-Materials (BOMs), wiring and cable schedules.

· Redlining and updating drawings for projects and from vendors while keeping proper document and revision control.

· Specifying electrical equipment, components to support equipment design.

· Overseeing the construction and testing of control panels and junction boxes.

· Overseeing the wiring of all components to create a functional system/equipment package.

· Develop functional specifications, control narratives (FRS), and their interface with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

· Undertake trade-off evaluations of equipment/component alternatives and input for trade-off studies.

· Ensure RFP bid submission compliance for electrical design, drawings, and proposal specifications.

· Assist in the preparation of motor load, instrument lists.

· Assist with the preparation of capital, operating cost estimates, manpower estimates, cost analysis and other areas as appropriate.

· Develop or bring forward, as appropriate, industry best practices and new technologies.

· Support in the preparation and review of project proposals, studies, and technical reports.

· Collaborating with other EC&I engineers and controls programmers to advance the state-of-the-art used in our control systems and HMI interfaces.

Projects

· Ensure the proper integration of the EC&I design within the requirements of the industrial process plant and owner(s)/owner(s) engineers;

· Review programming of control systems PLCs and HMIs, including Allen-Bradley RS/CompactLogix, Schneider-Electric Modicon, Siemens STEP 7 and other PLC platforms;

· Oversee the building and testing of control panels and junction boxes;

· Configuring control networks and communication systems;

· Support preparation of RFP/RFQ documentation to suppliers;

· Participate in HAZID/HAZOP studies to support decision making;

· Preparation of engineering documents including control philosophies, functional descriptions, manuals, and standard operating procedures; and,

· Oversee the cost effective, safe, and timely completion of projects that meet or exceed expectations.

Product Development

· Develop or bring forward, as appropriate, recommendations for augmentation to existing technology to improve performance.

· Participate in the research, development and commercialization of new technologies, patents, and systems.

· Improve calculations and templates related to equipment sizing and cost bench-marking estimates.

· Provide recommendations for improved process control and work with controls/programming engineers to advance automation, remote control, and management systems.

Field-Acceptance Test (FAT) Responsibilities:

· Travel to vendor/supplier site locations to supervise inspection, testing and acceptance of products before they are shipped.

Commissioning Responsibilities:

· Travel to client mine site locations to support installation, commissioning and/or servicing/maintenance of equipment in the field.

· Lead electrical and instrumentation disciplines while on site.

· To configure and trouble shoot PLC and HMI controls systems.

Education and Experience:

Required

· Industrial Instrumentation and Process Controls Technician Diploma or a Journeyman Electrician with Canadian Red Seal designation alongside relevant work experience may also be considered. As an alternative, Bachelor’s in Electrical, Instrumentation/Controls engineering fields and be a registered EGBC P. Eng., and/or Engineer-in-Training, with ability to obtain within 6-months.

· Have a minimum of three (1) years’ experience in the EC&I field with instrumentation, electrical design and drafting capability.

· Must be familiar with low voltage electrical, communication systems, electrical panel fabrication, assembly.

· Must have a strong skillset in AutoCAD.

· Must have experience with quality assurance, inspection, and testing protocols.

· The ability to interrogate and improve functional specifications and manage engineering programs to completion.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer usage.

· Creative (out-of-the-box) thinking to facilitate project success/completion.

· Entrepreneurial mind-set and comfort working within a small, multicultural, collaborative team.

· Perform high level critical thinking and problem solving in an independent fashion.

· Highly detailed oriented to ensure 100% accuracy on documentation.

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Flexibility to travel both locally and internationally.
• Valid drivers’ licence and passport.

Desirable Skills and/or Experience

· Fluency in a second language.

· PLC and HMI development or other programming languages

Work Schedule and Location:

· Monday to Friday (8 hrs. per day with flexible start end times).

· Full-Time, Located in Vancouver, BC:

o 80% - Head Office;

o 20% - Regional/International Travel to Customer Sites, Vendor Workshops (Various Locations);

· Site work and travel may require longer hours.

Compensation

· TBD

· Extended health and life insurance benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 3 years of experience designing and drafting of electrical systems including creation of single-line diagrams (SLDs), Electrical Schematics, Bill-of-Materials (BOMs), wiring and cable schedules in a heavy manufacturing environment?
• Are you legally able to work in Canada and work full-time from our Kamloops, BC facility staring June 2023?

Work Location: In person