Louisiana Pacific

Controls and Automation Specialist - Plant Controls Engineer

Louisiana Pacific • $80K — $100K *
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 0A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in automation and process control systems
  • Working knowledge of networking equipment and software
  • Experience with plant PLCs and HMI software
  • Familiarity with Wonderware Intouch and Active Factory
  • Knowledge of AC & DC drives and control systems
  • Understanding of medium and high voltage systems
  • Familiarity with statistical control techniques, including SPC and SCADA systems

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed control system design and software development
  • Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations
  • Develop engineering solutions that meet project goals
  • Create detailed documentation including reports and schematics
  • Integrate statistical control components into system design
  • Lead and guide internal/external engineering resources
  • Train plant personnel on control system functionality

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible schedule during plant construction
  • Onsite work environment
  • Participation in trade shows and training clinics
  • Exposure to new equipment and technologies
Full Job Description
Controls and Automation Specialist - Plant Controls Engineer

Req Id: 12625

Job Location: Dawson Creek

Posting Start Date: 7/13/26

Work Environment: Onsite

Job Description:

Job Purpose

Perform detailed control system design and software development for moderately complex engineering assignments, which are standalone, or components of a larger project. This position applies specific knowledge of automated and process control systems to manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

  • Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations
  • Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customerneeds and/or requirements.
  • Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics and/or othernecessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals
  • Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC Drives, PositionControllers, single or multi-loop controllers
  • Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real time & historical trending, remotemonitoring and data acquisition / control
  • Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC / PLC communications, PLC HMI and/orspecialty 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 withconsulting 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.
  • Work breakdown as 5% administrative, 95% technical
  • Moderate to frequent travel during plant construction requiring a flexible schedule


What do I need to be successful?

  • 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
  • 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


Education

  • Bachelor's degree in related engineering field or equivalent


Work Environment

Information at a Glance

About Louisiana Pacific

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, commonly known as LP, is an American building materials manufacturer. It was founded in 1973 and is currently headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The company primarily produces engineered wood products, such as oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, and other building materials. LP also produces siding, trim, and other outdoor building products. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Chile, and Brazil. LP is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using recycled materials and reducing waste.
Learn more about Louisiana Pacific
Size
4,800 employees
Market Cap
$4.2 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$499 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ
LPX
* Ladders Estimates

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