Cargill

Automation and Instrumentation Technician

Cargill$92K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Certificate in Industrial Automation or related field required
  • 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems
  • Familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, VFDs, and DCS
  • Ability to calibrate and troubleshoot various process instrumentation
  • Experience with electrical control panels
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Install, inspect, calibrate, and repair industrial instrumentation and control equipment
  • Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, and automated control systems
  • Maintain and support process control systems and electrical control panels
  • Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
  • Perform preventive maintenance on instrumentation and automation equipment
  • Calibrate and validate process instrumentation
  • Support commissioning, testing, and startup of new equipment

Benefits

  • Benefits based on Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Paid Vacation
  • Extended Health & Dental Insurance
  • Vision Care benefits
  • Pension Plan
  • Short-term Disability and Life Insurance options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement available
Full Job Description
Job Location: High River, AB
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating 12 hour shift (four (4) days on, five (5) days off, five (5) days on, four (4) days off)
Compensation: $44.30/hr

Benefits Information
  • Benefits are based in our Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Paid Vacation
  • Extended Health & Dental
  • Vision Care
  • Pension Plan
  • Short-term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Principal Accountabilities
  • Install, inspect, calibrate, maintain, and repair industrial instrumentation and control equipment
  • Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automated control systems
  • Maintain and support process control systems, instrumentation networks, and electrical control panels
  • Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop drawings, and technical manuals
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot instrumentation including: Pressure transmitters, Flow meters, Temperature sensors (RTDs and thermocouples), Level transmitters, Control valves and actuators
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation and automation equipment
  • Calibrate and validate process instrumentation to ensure accurate operation and compliance with specifications
  • Support commissioning, testing, and startup of new equipment and automation projects
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment failures to minimize downtime
  • Assist with PLC programming modifications and system upgrades
  • Maintain documentation, maintenance records, calibration records, and equipment histories
  • Ensure compliance with company safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Required Qualifications
  • Diploma or Certificate in Industrial Automation, or related field
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems
  • Experience working with: Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs, Siemens PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Ethernet/IP and industrial communication networks
  • Ability to calibrate and troubleshoot a wide range of process instrumentation
  • Experience with electrical control panels and industrial electrical systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
  • Proficient with testing and calibration equipment
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities


Preferred Qualifications
  • Relevant certifications related to automation and instrumentation technician


Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

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