Control & Automation Engineer - Ida Grove IA - #1007

Company Description

Comco is an industrial control systems integrator and manufacturing company with 35+ years of experience in various sectors. We work with different OEM control systems and also develop our own proprietary technology. We have large and small projects all over Canada and the US and have created a positive and dynamic culture that promotes skill development and career growth.

At Comco, we are driven to help our clients succeed. Their success, and ours, depends on the efforts of a strong, dedicated and highly professional team. Comco takes great pride in the incredible group we have assembled, and our people tend to move up rather than move on. That is because we are the type of company that is committed to giving our employees the tools, support, and opportunities to succeed both personally and professionally. As a member of the Comco team, you will be working in an atmosphere where you are supported to be your best each day and where you feel valued and respected.

Role Description

We are seeking a Junior Control & Automation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing control systems for various industrial process applications. This position can be based out of either Ida Grove IA or our Canadian office.

The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering qualification with knowledge and/or experience in industrial process control hardware architecture design and software system integration.
Primary Responsibilities:

Working within a team to deliver professional engineering and system integration services.
Design of industrial control systems according to all applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
Development of engineering deliverables, including but not limited to project reports, C&I design criteria, design option studies, equipment specifications, instrument lists and data sheets and cable schedules.
Develop electrical, control and instrumentation engineering drawings, including system architecture diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), network diagrams, cable block diagrams, logic diagrams, installation detail drawings, instrument loop diagrams, general arrangement drawings, motor control centre schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, power distribution diagrams, panel layout drawings.
Design and implement control systems for industrial processing, mining, feed & grain handling and food & beverage processes while ensuring functionality, safety, and reliability.
Develop functional requirement documents to capture process control system requirements prior to software development.
Program and configure PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), DCS’s (Distributed Control Systems), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning to ensure proper operation and performance as per specifications.
Provide technical support and guidance during installation, startup and operations phases.
Provide maintenance and operational support for existing control systems.
Perform periodic system upgrades and modifications to improve efficiency and meet regulatory requirements.
Keeping up to date with industry trends and advancements in control systems technology.
Interfacing with other business departments, clients, suppliers and contractors to coordinate project work and deliver integrated solutions.
Work with other team members to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology to enhance safety and functionality and reduce cost.
Performing site visits to gather information related to projects or scope out new work opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
Registered with APEGS or other Canadian provincial professional engineering regulatory body.
Experience in industrial control systems design, implementation, and maintenance.
Experience in PLC and DCS programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) and HMI/SCADA software (Ignition, Factory Talk View, WinCC, etc.).
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
Experience with control system hardware design, including selection of sensors, actuators, and instrumentation.
Understanding electrical schematics, P&IDs and control system architecture and networking diagrams.
Knowledge of industry and safety standards and regulations (ISA, IEEE, CSA, OSHA, NFPA, etc.) applicable to industrial control systems.
Understanding and applying safe control system design and programming concepts.
Knowledge of electric power systems and components.

Experience with AutoCAD and/or other data centric design tools will be an advantage.
Experience in grain & feed industries, mining or food and beverage industry will be an advantage.

Skills and Traits:

Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
Strong organizational and project management abilities with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.
Effective written and verbal communication skills (English) and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Desire to take on new challenges and uncover practical solutions to technical problems.

What we offer:

A competitive salary
Inclusive work environment, free onsite parking and access to healthy daily snacks and team building activities
Work life balance
Support for professional fees, career development and stretch assignments for career growth
Paid time off; vacation, provincial recognized holidays and special leaves
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Flexible health spending account and comprehensive benefits package including matched pension, disability insurance, health and dental

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