Owned by Maibec Inc., a Québec-based company, Maibec CanExel is a trusted leader in prefinished siding manufacturing. For more than 55 years, we have produced high-quality exterior siding products known for their durability and authentic appearance. Our East River facility employs approximately 180 team members and is conveniently located just one minute from Exit 7 on Highway 103, approximately 30 minutes from both Bayers Lake and Bridgewater

We are currently seeking a Plant Controls Supervisor to join our Maintenance team. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and supervision for plant control systems, automation projects, instrumentation, and electrical control infrastructure. The successful candidate will support plant reliability, continuous improvement initiatives, and the ongoing development of operations and maintenance personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customer needs and/or requirements.
- Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics and/or other necessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals.
- Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC Drives, Position Controllers, single or multi-loop controllers.
- Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real time & historical trending, remote monitoring and data acquisition / control.
- Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC / PLC communications, PLC HMI and/or specialty component software.




- Lead and/or guide internal or external engineering resources to ensure adherence to project goals and objectives.
- Implement standard engineering and project management practices consistently throughout project and work assignments.
- Maintain technical skills and knowledge by attending trade shows or clinics; investigate new equipment applications with consulting engineers & equipment venders, and specific course work.
- Lead development and training efforts of field operation and maintenance personnel in the design features, process operation, interpretation of system information, and application of that information regarding control system functionality.
- Witness testing and system site quality control. Train plant electricians on processes.
- Monitor installation quality.
- Off-hours support and maintenance supervision is required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Detailed working knowledge of networking equipment and software, routers and cabling.
- Detailed working knowledge of plant PLCs and HMI software.
- Detailed working knowledge of all HMI hardware and software in use including Wonderware Intouch and Active Factory.
- Detailed working knowledge of AC & DC drives, coordinated drives systems and position control systems.3
- Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems.
- Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches. Knowledge of statistical control techniques and programs such as SPC,



SQC and SCADA systems.
- Comply with minimum skills defined in the Engineering Competency Matrix. Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to influence or guide people to allow successful completion of objectives. Knowledge and understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- Ability to function on multi-discipline or multi-functional teams.

EDUCATION:

- Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field or equivalent education & experience.e.

EXPERIENCE:

- 5+ years experience in automation and process control systems and techniques.
- Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- This position works in both an office environment and a manufacturing environment. Work breakdown as 15% administrative, 85% technical
- Some travel may be required for projects at other plants
- Maibec CanExel offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, career mobility and more.
- Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume by clicking the Apply Online.

SCHEDULE:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

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

Job Types: Permanent, Full time

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- automation and process control systems and techniques: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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