Job Description

The Opportunity: The Senior Automation Specialist reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and maintaining automated industrial controls and equipment across the facility - including production and facility support equipment.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Lead daily troubleshooting activities, provide solutions and support for process concerns and equipment improvements
• Primary Support for distributed, local process control and monitoring automation systems including industrial robotic control systems
• Responsible for ensuring integrity of machine control network architecture
• Effectively troubleshoot any HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, electronic control-related and communication network issues within the facility
• Maintain plant control and monitoring automation systems by updating documentation and keeping current backups of all machine and robot related control systems
• Maintain Factory Talk Asset Center repository to ensure all PLC/HMI backups are synchronized
• Maintain all equipment related and computer integration software to ensure all revisions are current
• Provide controls support and training for plant maintenance team
• Regularly interface with other disciplines and departments to execute new projects
• Liaison with engineering department on all equipment modifications
• Demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management
• Ensure equipment and systems comply with the Corporate Engineering controls standards (O Addendum series) and legislation standards are adhered to for new and upgraded equipment
• Maintain a healthy relationship with equipment OEM technical support groups
• Supervise, inspect installations and modifications to equipment installation, total predictive/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA, Asset Center and BAS systems
• Design electrical schematics in AutoCAD format for any equipment changes

What You'll Bring:

• Electro, Electro-Mechanical diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years technical experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of:

• North American and European electrical schematics
• Advanced competencies in PLC programming Rockwell Control logix platforms
• Advanced competencies in Factory Talk HMI programming
• Competent in programming Fanuc Robotic Systems
• Solid foundation in control level Ethernet IP networks
• Ability to work flexible hours, with periodic travel to other Maple Leaf Foods facilities and OEMs as required
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills; ability to build positive relationships with others
• Experience in a food processing is an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance--combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us: We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let's build a better future, together.

We're passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company - not just in Canada - but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
• We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We're a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We're so much stronger when we know we're accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What's Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees. As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by March 31, 2022 and to show proof of vaccination. In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination by March 31, 2022 (or prior to their first day of work if the start date is after March 31, 2022). We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following human rights and other applicable laws
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at .