Automation and Controls Engineer/Specialist 12 Month Term

Automation and Controls Engineer/Specialist- 12 Month Term

Slave Lake, Alberta

Our Automation and Controls Engineers/Specialists develop and implement solutions to optimize production processes, improve plant safety, product quality, and production throughput. They are responsible for controls standards, PLC/HMI programming, equipment commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting of control system issues and project support. Sound like something you may be interested in? Read on to find out more!

We’re looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer/Specialist for a 12 Month Term to join our Athabasca OSB Division, located in Slave Lake, Alberta.  This state-of-the-art facility has the longest continuous press in North America, giving us the ability to produce a diverse range of innovative products for customers around the world. 
 
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications: 

• A qualified Trades Certification with relevant experience, an Engineering degree, or an Engineering Technical Diploma. 


• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment (forest products manufacturing preferred).


• Experience with PLC programming such as Allen Bradley, HMI or Rockwell (Rockwell Studio 5000 preferred).


• Experience with Human Machine Interfaces.


• Proficient with FactoryTalk software (View, Linx, AssetCentre, etc.).


• Experience with industrial machine automation.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms.  Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role you will:

• Champion improvement initiatives for current products and processes.


• Drive change through innovative process improvement.


• Put creativity into action and apply your knowledge in statistical process control by running experimental trials and evaluations.


• Leverage your analytical ability to identify and solve complex problems.


• Lean on your strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build relationships and embed product quality and innovation in the mindset of others.


• Be available for after-hours support on a rotational basis.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members. 


• You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $82,500 to $107,000 per year. 


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  You'll earn an additional northern allowance on top of your base pay. 

  
  


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  Competitive benefits. 

  
  


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  Relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work. 

  
  


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  Continued development through on the job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees. 

  
  


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  A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment. 

  
  

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko.  Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years.  Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.  
 
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers. 
 
Want to know what it’s like to work for Tolko? Hear what our employees have to say! 
 
About Slave Lake 

Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. It’s an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.     
 
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