Automation Jobs in Laval, QC

Company Overview : Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX : SJ). To learn more about the company, visit us at : https : / / www.stella-jones.com / en / inside-stella-jonesPosition Summary : The Manufacturing Automation Technician will join the corporate OT (Operations Technology) team to support, improve, and troubleshoot more than 50 automated sites across the US and Canada. This is a newly added role due to company growth. The position is hybrid (in-office and remote) and based at our HQ in Montreal (Saint-Laurent) and will require travel to Stella-Jones manufacturing locations in Canada and the United States.Key Duties : Troubleshooting PLC, SCADA, VFD, Instruments, Network and moreProgramming PLC,SCADA, HMI; Mostly Rockwell productsSupport operations, sequence modifications, recipes, etc.Support engineering during process modificationsPlan and guide contractors during system modifications (adding instruments, changing pumps, changing valves, replacing obsolete components)Participate in the continuous improvement of networks and cybersecurityTravel to facilities to assess equipment, modify system or calibrateBe aware of new available product, participate in continuous improvementPlan system migration and work on reducing shutdownsMigrate system and update FirmwareQualifications : Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing automation experienceProgramming knowledge with LADDER, FONCTION BLOCK, SFCBilingual (French-English)High school diploma; ideally technical / professional school or college automation system diploma or similarAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to write clear documentation and instructionsExcellent knowledge in industrial processAbility to read and understand P&IDSQL knowledge is an assetKnowledge in wood industries process is an assetAbility to travel across Canada and the US as needed (expected to be up to 35%)Employee Benefits : As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including : Extended health and dental coverageLife insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverageCompetitive compensationAnnual Profit Share ProgramRetirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution matchCareer advancement opportunitiesStella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.