Position: Controls Specialist Reports to: Manager, Electrical & Controls

We are looking for a Controls Specialist to join our Projects team This position is responsible for programming, installation, troubleshooting, and the start-up of new and modified food processing equipment. The Controls Specialist should have experience in designing and troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic industrial systems, as well as controls wiring.

The Controls Specialist will work in a multi-team environment alongside Engineering and Production as required. Someone filling this position is expected to understand the principles and theories of Industrial Electrical Panels, PLC and HMI programming, electrical/mechanical design, and troubleshooting. You will work collaboratively with the design, engineering, and production teams, as well as maintenance and quality assurance, to continuously improve equipment, systems, and facilities engaged in the development and production of Silver Hills’ innovative products.

You will be involved in commissioning, testing, programing of automation, instrumentation, and control systems as well as preventive maintenance and repair services of a variety of industrial automation equipment, including, but not limited to PLCs, HMIs, Sensors, VFDs, Industrial Networking.

Opportunities

You will be a excellent fit if you are a friendly and hardworking team player who is eager to take on new challenges This role is physically challenging as you will be working in a fast-paced environment that involves repetitive tasks, bending, crouching, lifting, and standing for extended periods. However,



this allows you to work in a friendly and supportive environment where your work has a direct and positive impact on how we create delicious, plant-based products

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

- You are a hard worker with the willingness to roll up your sleeves and get the job done

- You are a positive and optimistic team player who strives for excellence

- You are passionate about Automation and Industrial Controls

- You are self-motivated to solve problems and understand how things work

- You are passionate about healthy living and have values that align with Silver Hills

Character & Abilities

- You are super organized and pay extra attention to details

- You can make sound and safe judgement

- You are willing to shift priorities and tasks when necessary to drive the project forward

- You are flexible in responding to challenges as changes occur

- You are mechanically inclined with excellent mathematical abilities

- You are able to deliver work up to all applicable codes on time and quality

- You can demonstrate independent judgment in the realistic planning, prioritization, and execution of projects, assignments, and communications

Skills & experience





- Effective Communication skills both verbal and written across multiple teams and management levels

- Diploma, certification, or degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics Engineering

- Minimum 3-5 years hands-on experience working with industrial automation equipment (installation, programming and commissioning)

- Must have minimum 2 years of PLC and HMI programming experience with a focus on Rockwell software (Studio 5000 and FactoryView Studio) or Beckhoff PLC Software (TwinCAT 3)

- Proficient with all PLC languages of IEC 61131-3 standard, focus on Ladder Logic and Structured Text

- Design and configuration of Allen Bradley PLC platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix), Remote I/O

- Direct Experience troubleshooting and configuring VFDs, Servo Drives

- On-hands experience with a variety of sensors (temperature, pressure, distance, level)

- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems and TCP/IP networking

- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings

- Proficiency in AutoCad Electrical

- Ability to troubleshoot a variety of electrical and mechanical problems.

- Experience with Beckhoff PLCs considered an asset

Responsibilites

- Programming, configuring and integrating PLC/HMI systems: mostly Rockwell and Beckhoff Controller platforms

- Participate in the sourcing, pricing, installation, testing, modification and maintenance of production equipment and automated machinery.

- Commission automated equipment relating to food processing (conveyors, augers, dryers, packaging machines, silos, cyclones, etc.)

- Demonstrate the ability to work hands on and understand the fundam

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