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 great 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 setting 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 fundamentals of electrical and mechanical systems.

Provide expert troubleshooting, technical support, and root cause analysis for complex electrical, controls, and robotics issues relating to production equipment, coordinating efforts, and expediting repairs.

Creating and updating electrical drawings using AutoCAD, maintain as-built drawings and building single lines

Travel between multiple manufacturing facilities as necessary, opportunities for occasional travel to US may arise

Monitor and improve the efficiency, output, and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data from other technical and operating personnel.

Coordinate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, Operations, Quality, etc.) to ensure equipment effectiveness and reliability.

Install and configure appropriate hardware and software options.

Create documentation for new systems install as hand off to operations, and assist in the training of new maintenance/ops teams.

Salary - $85,000 - $110,000

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

Opportunities for career growth and development
Competitive Healthcare Benefits and RRSP Package
Performance Bonus
Free delicious and healthy bread
Discounts at the Sprouted oven
Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

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📌 Controls Specialist (British Columbia)
🏢 Silver Hills Bakery
📍 British Columbia