Automation Technician (PLC/HMI/VFD)

AEC Industrial Solutions designs and integrates world class Automation, Electrical & Control solutions for motor and pump controls. AEC has a committed, well trained staff dedicated to designing and providing custom solutions, and partners with top tier manufacturers of industrial automation and control equipment.

Position will be responsible for: developing and implementing control system solutions related to motor & pump controls including PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s and SCADA platform integration. Direct interaction with clients is required.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

· Design automation solutions for process controls

· PLC, HMI and VFD package programming, design and integration

· Commission Fieldbus communication (EthernetIP, MQTT, OPCUA, Modbus)

· Integration between control panels and SCADA servers

· Provide technical support and resources for PLC,HMI and VFD equipment

· Site start-up support of integrated control systems

· Troubleshoot control system issues, help support existing client applications, general client communication

· Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems

· Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements

· Assist with preparing diagrams and control panel layouts

· Review and recommend drawings, lists and specifications relative to instrumentation and process control

· Uphold company values and maintain our internal culture of safety, excellence, productivity, pride, and team work

Competencies (skills, knowledge, experience)



– skills/experience listed are an asset but not required for application for this position:

· PLC programming and integration (Omron, B&R;)

· HMI programming and integration (Fuji, Maple Systems)

· SCADA programming and integration (Inductive Automation, Maple Systems)

· Proficient programming skills (ladder, structured text, FB)

· Fieldbus experience (EthernetIP, MQTT, OPCUA, Modbus)

-Networking experience

· Linux workplace experience (Debian, Ubuntu)

· Solid grasp of basic electrical and mechanical systems

· Excellent reasoning, troubleshooting, and deduction skills

· Motivated by challenges and innovation, and finding solutions to these challenges

· Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks; display excellent attention to detail, and willingness and ability to learn new technologies quickly

· Works well in both an individual and team setting

· Solid communication skills, both verbal and written

· AutoCAD / Electrical design

· Commissioning / QAQC

· Experience with successfully interacting and working with customers at multiple levels of responsibility, in a manufacturing or production environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Red Deer County, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Controls or automation: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

- English (required)

Location:

- Red Deer County, AB (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Automation Technician (PLC/HMI/VFD) (Canada)
🏢 AEC Industrial Solutions
📍 Canada