Job Description

Req #1342

Thursday, August 31, 2023

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

BIOVECTRA has an opening for an Automation Controls Technician. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Windsor, Nova Scotia.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Facilitating and providing hands-on support for manufacturing process and control systems, collaborating with maintenance, engineering, IT, operations, and external contractors.
• Writing and/or managing the change control of technical documents (control logic, programming narratives, test procedures, validation reports) that directly support the validation of control and data historian systems.
• Administering the facility controls and data collection systems by managing change control and access to the operations servers for internal resources and external contractors.
• Troubleshooting and conducting root cause analysis to effectively resolve operational issues with process and facility equipment.
• Executing projects on time, in scope and on budget that support operational goals and priorities.
• PLC/HMI/Data Historian field service, commissioning, and testing.
• Providing input into the company\'s IT/OT controls strategy for the direction and implementation of future technology and related technical standards. Make recommendations to support future growth of the system.
• Maintaining CAD drawings for the OT (Operational Technology) networks.
• Additional duties assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor\'s request.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

Education:

• Automation training with certification in an electrical, instrumentation or computer science program.
• PLC & HMI proficiency is required.
• Engineering background is an asset.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial controls programming or Operational Technology (OT/IT) sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• PLC/HMI programming with Rockwell/Wonderware products. (RSLogix5000, Factory Talk batch, View, ME)
• Proficiency in MS SQL Server.
• Must be flexible, self-motivated and able to work effectively with a team or independently, in a deadline-driven, multi-task environment.

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d button.

Closing: September 14, 2023

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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