Automation Control Analyst Jobs

During his contractual mandate, the automation and process control analyst will provide support for capitalizable projects by providing on-site technical support for all applications and all computer equipment related to the Deschambault aluminum smelter processes as well as to Alcoa's Information Technology and Automation Solutions (ITAS) group. This element includes all human-machine interfaces (HMI), process applications, instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC), as well as their associated software/components, such as variable frequency drives for example.

The holder of this mandate will also have to participate in the resolution of breakdowns and problems affecting the automation of processes and associated applications in order to minimize downtime, resume production as quickly as possible, as well as contribute to continuous improvement of our internal processes.

During his mandate, the analyst will coordinate the following activities:

• Document and maintain design standards for all application codes.
• Establish and maintain a development environment for the purpose of testing changes and gaining approval from area managers before any changes go into production.
• Deploy updates to computers connected to process control.
• Participate in the development of solutions to improve operational efficiency aimed at increasing the availability and reliability of equipment by using appropriate instrumentation and control strategies, while reducing associated costs.
• Meet the responsibilities defined in the ASAT protocol (Alcoa Self Assessment Tool) in order to minimize the risk and improve the integrity of the systems both on the hardware, software and code side.
• Make sure to comply with corporate policies, both practical, related to occupational health and safety, as well as the various guides or operating procedures.
• Monitor and improve the various processes, procedures and equipment related to capitalizable projects in order to eliminate or minimize environmental impacts with the aim of having no incidents.
• Provide development and support services for the commissioning of instrumentation and control equipment, as well as for the resolution of problems associated with this equipment.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automated production engineering and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Or combination of a DEC in a relevant field and several years of experience in equivalent functions.

Language :

• French
• Functional oral and written English

Other skills required:

• Ability to work remotely (troubleshooting only)
• Knowledge of production networking systems
• Orientation service client
• Availability to work at the Deschambault smelter site for all hours worked during the mandate (apart from remote troubleshooting)
• Knowledge of databases and SQL language
• Change management skills
• Knowledge of GE 90-70 type PLCs
• Significant experience with different programmable logic controllers, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, PI software (historian), as well as with different network components and related interfaces
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Profinet and Modbus TCP communication protocols
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility
• Good knowledge of machine safety and associated standards
• Knowledge of Emerson RX3i type PLCs
• Good knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs such as ControlLogix and GuardLogix
• Knowledge of ABB robots (4 and 6 axes) with IRC5 type controller

In this display, the use of the masculine gender is used without any discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

Only those selected in the process will be contacted.

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