What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at West Fraser?
This position also involves managing and supporting electrical teams, collaborating with vendors, and assisting in project planning, system startups, and commissioning activities. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset is essential, with the ability to identify improvement opportunities, implement optimization systems, and respond effectively to urgent operational needs.
What Will You Do:
- Assist in maintaining and improving the PLC and other automation control systems while ensuring that all work is completed in a safe reliable manner.
- Train/impart knowledge to mill personnel. Bring the skill level at the mill up to match the systems now in place.
- Engage and work with mill-level personnel, develop an understanding of mill needs, and deliver the required help in an effective manner.
- Maintenance and care of the various optimization systems (software and hardware).
- Respond to emergency situations
- Identify opportunities for improvement and help local mill management see the same. Aid mill in implementing these improvements.
- Assist in project planning, startups, helping the mill to meet/exceed ramp expectations. Ability to work with vendors and help expeditiously move the mill beyond the vendors' expertise.
- Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
- Diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronics components, assemblies and systems.
What You Will Need:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience
- 5 years of experience designing and/or operating machine automation solutions in the manufacturing industry.
- Proven experience in working on large-scale manufacturing operations.
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Excellent troubleshooting skills – Drives, PLC issues, control issues, electrical. Ability to troubleshoot from afar and talk mill folks effectively through issues.
- Allen-Bradley PLC Programming and HMI Programming
- Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 and PowerFlex 755 experience
- Electrical Design and Drive Configuration and Network Design
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
Invitation to Apply:
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/careers
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)