Project Engineer Controls - PLC Department
(Engineering)
Full Time
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
About Porter Engineering
Porter Engineering is a world leader in scanning, optimization and process control systems in sawmills. We have a reputation second to none in our industry for producing a quality product that works every time with very quick start ups. Our systems use the latest in scanning and process control technology to get the most production out of the machines we control. We design systems that can run over 10,000 logs in an 8 hour shift at over 800 feet per minute. We produce curve sawing systems that can cut curved boards out of logs using articulated motion control at 600 feet per minute.
Porter offers a flexible and fun work environment in our office in Richmond, BC. Our salary and benefits package is excellent and includes extended medical and pension. Engineers are paid overtime for extra in house and field work. We have a top notch group of engineers and programmers. Porter has a philosophy of hiring excellent people, and treating them well so that they choose to remain with us for the long term. If you like to play on a winning team please join us.
Description
The PLC Controls department is responsible for the design of sawmill machinery PLC based control systems. Control systems are produced for stem bucking, debarkers, log sorting, canter/bandmill lines, sharp chain lines and curve saw machines. The role of the project engineer is to provide project management, operator booth design, console design, AutoCAD drawings for the control system, PLC and HMI software design and implementation. The project management portion of the project involves meeting and communicating with the customer to understand their requirements. Project schedules are made and distributed to the factory. AutoCAD drawings are produced and given to our manufacturing facility. The PLC and HMI programming are customized for each project. PLC programs are written in an Allen Bradley ladder logic format while HMI programs are written using a Wonderware or Allen Bradley Factory Talk View programming package. You will travel to the customer’s sawmill for a few weeks to start up the control system.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a degree in Computer, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering and be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC). Strong programming skills and good communication skills are an asset. If you are a new graduate reasonably good grades would be an asset. You will need to be able to speak and write English fluently. You should be a self starter who has the ability to learn with little supervision. Experience with Windows 7, Excel, Word, Outlook, Wonderware, Factory Talk VIEW, RSVIEW, Allen Bradley PLC5, Allen Bradley ControlLogix and AutoCAD would be an asset but training is supplied for new graduates. The ability to travel for a few weeks at a time, three or more times a year to sawmills is required. You should be able to travel and work in Canada and the United States.
A valid Canadian passport and BC driver’s license is required.