Job Description

Redpath Sugar is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been a part of Canada’s heritage for more than 160 years.  Our brand is the oldest food-related trademark in Canada and is recognized across the country.  Redpath Sugar is part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world.

OVERVIEW

The Control Systems Engineer II is responsible for maintaining instrumentation and control systems in support of plant production, quality, GMP and safety goals. Design and implement changes to the instrumentation and control systems in the plant in support of business objectives.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs / Supports both control and manufacturing execution systems.
• Supports companywide infrastructure for existing systems and serves as high level resource for operating systems and applications for Manufacturing Processes.
• Propose, Design, and Implement the Algorithms needed to sustain continuous improvement based on manufacturing direction.
• Direct the activities of others to implement designs.
• Conduct automation feasibility studies for practicality and potential return on investment.
• Prepare and submit the controls design and implementation phase of projects.
• Develop logic and algorithms for both discrete and analog control of processes and implement.
• Develop HMI applications to meet the needs of operations.
• Innovate to maintain our competitive edge and meet the needs of the end user.
• Assure the integrity of control and information systems through security and redundant system backups.
• Document and develop systems for consistency.
• Provide operation, maintenance and technical support/training to production and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain health of Process Control Domain Infrastructure and existing Manufacturing Information Systems.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 5+ years controls and instrumentation experience required, OR 5+ years of equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college/university with related coursework.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Demonstrated knowledge of the following:  Wonderware System Platform & InTouch, Allen Bradley PLC systems (PLC5, SLC500, and ControlLogix) and associated I/O systems, Allen Bradley VFDs / Soft Starters / Servos, Allen Bradley Centerline MCCs, process instrumentation (analog valves & transmitters).
• Microsoft Windows and Server operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to work effectively with peers, plant operating staff, and other engineering resources.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and quickly implement their strategy to minimize system failures.
• Demonstrated understanding of controls systems engineering.
• Strong project and time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects in a timely manner within budget.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holiday.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Toronto

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.

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