West Fraser · 22 hours ago
Automation & Controls Technician
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid LevelWest Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing various wood products and is seeking an Automation & Controls Technician to support the automation and predictive controls capabilities of their manufacturing network. The role involves remote monitoring, troubleshooting, programming support, and assisting in the development of PLC programs and HMIs, contributing to continuous improvement and project management objectives.
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Responsibilities
From our Greenville office remotely monitoring the status of critical devices including electrical and mechanical components, circuitry, controls, robotics and other manufacturing machinery and assist in service, repair, and calibration of these devices for multiple OSB and lumber mills
Analyzing and identifying causes of system issues and assist in breakdown recovery
Assisting in set-up of new and replacement equipment
Providing programming support for day-to-day process changes
Troubleshooting as needed in coordination with onsite technicians
Answering and logging system issues or requests for assistance from automated system monitors or mill manufacturing staff
Assisting in upgrading facilities to conform to enhanced automation and digitization standards including providing onsite support of infrastructure installation and commissioning
Implementing and maintaining West Fraser Analytics System (NAS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Model Predictive Control (MPC), and Rockwell ECO System across all facilities
Developing PLC programs and HMIs in accordance with West Fraser standards and capital expense guidelines
Providing data and support of mill level project analysis and execution
Configuring tags and templates for process data collection, trending, and reporting
Auditing changes in the mill automation environment
Keeping firmware and software revisions up to date
Support Automation team as needed
Qualification
Required
An Associate's degree, equivalent, or greater in Mechatronics, Industrial Electrical, Engineering Technology OR equivalent prior experience as a Technician with good programming/technical skills and prior OSB experience
Highly collaborative, technology savvy (proficiency in use of collaboration tools), and willing to learn
Proficient in programming and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (preferably Rockwell ControlLogix)
Ability to visualize physical processes to remotely assist field personnel in set up and troubleshooting
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn the OSB and lumber manufacturing process
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to interpret and disseminate technical info to a wide range of skill sets and support roles
Ability to work in shifts and variable schedules to support a 24/7 manufacturing schedule
Ability to work well as a team and independently
Traveling 20% of less to mill locations
Preferred
Experience with VMware ESX, virtualization and other computer science fundamentals
Experience with VB, SQL, Python or Json programming
Benefits
Benefits starting Day 1
On-the-job training
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Company
West Fraser
With more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips and other residuals, while promoting sustainable practices across its operations.
Founded in 1955
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.77MKey Investors
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
2023-09-22Acquired
2015-03-15Grant· $4.77M
1999-04-09IPO
Leadership Team
Edward Seraphim
President and Chief Executive Officer
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