Controls Specialist

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions


Date: 23 hours ago
City: Oakville, ON
Contract type: Full time
Controls Specialist (Intermediate)

GTA

We are seeking talented individuals to join our growing team!

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions leverages the strengths, experience, and capabilities of our existing businesses, along with new talent, to transform and grow into the ultimate automation solutions trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge.

As a Controls Specialist within our GTA office, you will excel in in a multi-faceted role supporting our clients in the Automation Solutions space. You will develop and articulate solutions to complex client automation problems, oversee project execution at a high level providing conceptual and technical expertise and develop and maintain client relationships. Ultimately, you will provide superior client experiences partnering with your internal team to cohesively deliver a vision, energy, and intensity that exceeds client expectations.

What Would a Typical Day Look Like?

  • Technically, Controls Specialists will work on various stages of automation and control projects including electrical design, PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA systems, and troubleshooting/testing/debugging
  • Exercise Project Management skills by developing project schedules and budgets in collaboration with clients and internal project management resources, ensuring completion of all project deliverables to the satisfaction of the client while fostering a culture of safety
  • Participate in planning sessions that will identify industry business drivers and trends that will serve as the basis for developing key offerings to our clients, attend client field service and emergency calls and partake in customer meetings sharing your technical expertise

What Qualifies You for this Opportunity?

  • Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering from a recognized engineering faculty or equivalent qualification
  • 3-5 years’ experience in the Automation industry as an Engineer, Technologist and/or project manager, technically delivering on projects
  • Proven track record in the design, procurement, programming, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems including:
    • PLCs: Rockwell, Siemens would be an asset
    • HMI’s: Rockwell Plant PAX, (Wonderware, Siemens and Delta V would be an asset)
    • Instrumentation
    • VFD’s and Servo’s
    • Network design and implementation
  • Experience with network architecture design, system virtualization and AutoCAD/Electrical Design
  • Experience in Food & Beverage and/or Steel industry is an asset
  • A proven self-starter with a positive, “can-do” attitude who is motivated by solving complex challenges
  • Strong client-focused approach, dedicated to providing exceptional client experiences to our internal and external customers
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and develop a team to achieve results
  • Ability to multi-task, exercise good judgment and prioritize workload through outstanding organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with highly developed relationship management expertise, able to interact with various levels within the clients’ organization
  • Proven commitment to safety
  • Motivated and passionate about working with people and overcoming challenges through collaboration and a win-win paradigm
  • Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Controls Specialists at CGX should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada
Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

  • Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds

What does CONVERGIX Offer You?

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

  • Comprehensive benefits and 401K/RRSP packages (including health, dental, vision coverage and more!)
  • Clear paths for career advancement and opportunities for professional development
  • Hands on experience with the latest automation technologies and tools
  • The chance to be part of a globally recognized workplace that consistently develops cutting-edge solutions that set industry standards
  • A diverse and inclusive atmosphere that provides support for employees from all walks of life

About Convergix Automation Solutions

Convergix Automation Solutions designs, engineers and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers' operations. Convergix specializes in creative, custom solutions and serves customers in a broad range of industries. With over 900 employees and 19 locations worldwide, Convergix is a leading global diversified automation provider. Our vision is to become the ultimate trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world-renowned processes and diverse experience.

Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

  • Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
  • Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
  • Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

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