About Us:We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. We're passionate about food.

For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.We're a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the setting.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; The Opportunity:The Senior Automation Specialist is responsible for troubleshooting,



servicing and maintaining automated industrial controls and equipment across the facility - including production and facility support equipment.Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:Lead daily troubleshooting activities, provide solutions and support for process concerns and equipment improvements.Make required modifications to PLC programs to support production needs.Primary Support for distributed, local process control and monitoring automation systems including industrial robotic control systemsResponsible for ensuring integrity of machine control network architecture.Effectively troubleshoot any HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, electronic control-related and communication network issues within the facility.Maintain plant control and monitoring automation systems by updating documentation and keeping current backups of all machine and robot related control systemsMaintain Factory Talk Asset Center repository to ensure all PLC/HMI backups are synchronizedMaintain all equipment related and computer integration software to ensure all revisions are currentProvide controls, support,



and training for plant maintenance teams.Regularly interface with other disciplines and departments to execute new projectsDemonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality managementEnsure equipment and systems comply with the Corporate Engineering controls standards (O Addendum series), and legislation standards are adhered to for new and upgraded equipment.Maintain a healthy relationship with equipment OEM technical support groupsSupervise, inspect installations and modifications to equipment installation, total predictive/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA, Asset Center and BAS systems.Design electrical schematics in AutoCAD format for any equipment changes.A BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering OR Electro, Electro-Mechanical diploma.Minimum of 5 years of technical hands-on PLC experience in an automated manufacturing environment.North American and European electrical schematicsAdvanced competencies in PLC programming Rockwell Control Logix platformsAdvanced competencies in Factory Talk HMI programming Familiarity with the Fanuc Robotics System is a plus.Solid foundation in control level Ethernet IP networksAbility to work flexible hours, with periodic travel to other Maple Leaf Foods facilities and OEMs as requiredAbility to work independently and communicate effectively with leaders.ability to build positive relationships with othersExperience in a food processing is an assetAdditional Information What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process.

📌 Sr. Automation Specialist - Contract (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg