Saltworks Technologies Looking for Controls and Automation Engineer at British Columbia Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity in a company that is making a genuine difference. Saltworks Technologies (www.saltworkstech.com), located in Richmond, BC, is a profitable and growing technology leader in Advanced Industrial Desalination and Lithium Refining. Our innovative technologies are installed globally, treating industrial water for products you use every day, while also helping to propel the electric vehicle revolution by mining lithium from water.

The role:

We are looking for a Controls and Automation Engineer to join our team. Our Controls and Automation team provides engineering design expertise to our complex and highly specialized systems. You will collaborate with multiple teams and develop innovative solutions to some of the toughest environmental challenges facing our planet.

We strongly value teamwork, a work-life balance, and meaningful work. Demand for our solutions is growing rapidly, presenting opportunities for travel, career advancement, and innovative product development. We invest in training and encourage our engineers to gain a deep understanding of our products, customers, strategy, and company culture.  Previous experience in water treatment is not required. Our team includes industry specialists and pioneers in our field of practice, who will train and mentor you.

Your main tasks will include:

• Preparing the overall automation system design basis, determining I/O requirements, selecting PLC and HMI hardware, and creating a plant-wide control system network architecture.

• Generating controls and automation system design documents including State Flow Diagrams, Sequence Charts, Control Narratives, Shutdown Keys, Testing Documents, I/O Lists, and other related documentation.

• Preparing detailed specifications for automation system hardware including PLC, HMI, I/O cards, network equipment, and other components.

• Delivering complete packages for controls and automation of complex water treatment process plants that include I/O mapping, PLC code, HMI screens, alarms, data logging, hardware configuration, network configuration, and other miscellaneous tasks required to deliver a complete automation system.

• Setting up operator-friendly simulations of the controls and automation system and conducting thorough simulation testing.

• Supporting commissioning and troubleshooting of controls and automation systems.

• Interfacing with third-party vendor sub-systems using common industrial communication protocols including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and Peer-to-Peer Messaging.

• Working closely with Process-Control Engineers to ensure Control Narrative accuracy and work towards eliminating gaps between Process and Controls.

• Working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with Process Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Project Engineers to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on all aspects of the automation system design.

• Working closely with junior Engineers and Technologists to ensure accurate delivery of controls and automation system engineering deliverables that meet project requirements and internal standards.

• Managing assigned scope of engineering work related to controls and automation for projects of varying sizes.

• Maintaining complete project documentation.

• Occasional travel to plant installations in customer facing environments for start-up and commissioning.

You will be a great fit if you have:

• A degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering.

• Registered (or eligible to register) as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• 5-7 years of work experience in designing, implementing, and commissioning controls and automation systems.

• Experience with programming in Ladder and STL languages and programming PLCs and HMIs with Siemens STEP 7, Siemens WinCC, and Allen Bradley Studio 5000.

• Experience with identifying and troubleshooting controls and automation system bugs, often under tight deadlines.

• Experience with collaborating in multidisciplinary teams where multiple stakeholders are involved.

• Bonus: Knowledge of specifying instruments, sensors, and control valves for industrial water treatment applications.

Why join Saltworks?

We have an outstanding team who are passionate about pioneering the future of sustainable water and lithium.

Some of our customers include:

• World premier electric vehicle maker

• World’s leading computer chip maker

• World’s largest provider of agriculture inputs

• Major global tire manufacturer

• Top producers of lithium-ion battery inputs

We offer:

• A collaborative and rewarding work environment.

• A diverse and inclusive team that is key to our success. 

• A competitive compensation package that includes the following benefits:

• Medical 

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• AD&D coverage

• Education allowance

• A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, and teamwork.

• Fun social activities and company events.

How to apply:

If you would like to be a part of a globally recognized team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

Kindly, no recruiters.

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