Automation, Controls & Electronics Technologist /Engineer

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Automation, Controls & Electronics Technologist/Engineer

Calgary, AB | Hybrid (3 days/week in office) | Up to 50% Travel Across North America

Advance Industrial Automation, Controls & Electronics at Orica

At Orica, we're modernizing manufacturing through industrial automation, electronics, instrumentation, and digital technologies. As an Automation, Controls & Electronics Technologist, you'll support and improve a diverse range of control systems across a network of manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

You'll work with PLCs, industrial networks, instrumentation, electrical and electronic control systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and manufacturing technologies that are critical to safe and reliable operations. This role offers exposure to complex industrial environments, advanced automation technologies, and opportunities to influence the future of manufacturing performance and reliability.

We encourage applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

•    Industrial Automation
•    Electrical Engineering Technology
•    Electronics Engineering Technology
•    Instrumentation & Controls
•    Mechatronics
•    Industrial Electronics
•    Process Control
•    Electrical Maintenance & Reliability
•    Manufacturing Controls Engineering 

Why Join Orica?

Work on Complex, High-Impact Systems

Support automation, electronics, and control systems across multiple manufacturing sites, gaining exposure to a broad range of technologies and operational challenges.

Expand Your Technical Expertise

Collaborate with automation, engineering, asset management, reliability, and functional safety specialists across North America and globally. Participate in technical communities that drive innovation and standardization.. 

Make a Difference

You'll play a key role in improving safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations while helping modernize industrial technology across the business.

What you will be doing 

•    Support and maintain industrial control, automation, instrumentation, and electronic systems across multiple manufacturing facilities.
•    Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, instrumentation, networking, and control system issues.
•    Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and related automation platforms.
•    Configure, maintain, and optimize field devices including sensors, transmitters, analyzers, actuators, and control panels.
•    Support industrial communication networks and connected manufacturing technologies.
•    Develop and maintain control philosophies, loop drawings, control narratives, system documentation, and automation configurations.
•    Support historian systems, data integrity, backups, and digitalization initiatives.
•    Participate in root cause investigations and reliability improvement activities.
•    Provide technical support to production, maintenance, engineering, projects, and operational teams.
•    Lead or support Management of Change (MOC) activities involving automation, instrumentation, and control systems.
•    Collaborate with site and project teams to identify automation, reliability, and operational improvement opportunities.
•    Support functional safety and process control programs as required.
•    Partner with global technical experts to share best practices and advance automation capabilities across the business.

What We're Looking For

Required

•    3+ years of experience supporting industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, industrial electronics, electrical systems, or related manufacturing technologies.
•    Experience with one or more of the following:
o    PLC systems
o    HMI/SCADA platforms
o    DCS platforms
o    Industrial instrumentation
o    Electronic control systems
o    Industrial networking technologies
•    Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing, industrial, or process environment.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with technical and operational stakeholders.
•    Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent technical qualification in:
o    Electrical Engineering Technology
o    Electronics Engineering Technology
o    Mechatronics
o    Automation Engineering Technology
o    Electrical Engineering
o    Electronics Engineering
o    Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Comparable technical disciplines. 

Preferred

•    Experience as an: 
o    Electronics Technologist
o    Electrical Technologist
o    Automation Technologist
o    Instrumentation Technologist
o    Controls Technician
o    Controls Engineer
o    Mechatronics Specialist
•    Experience with platforms such as: 
o    Rockwell / Allen-Bradley
o    Siemens
o    Emerson
o    Honeywell
o    Yokogawa
o    Schneider Electric
•    Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, or similar technologies. 
•    Experience with VFDs, motor controls, sensors, analyzers, and industrial electronics. 
•    Experience supporting manufacturing, chemical, mining, energy, industrial process, or heavy industrial operations. 
•    Knowledge of functional safety, SIS lifecycle management, SIL verification, and process control systems. 
•    Understanding of engineering standards and Management of Change processes.

Role Dimensions 

•    Individual contributor with no direct reports
•    Must be open to reporting to the Calgary office at least three days a week
•    Ability to travel up to 50% throughout the US and Canada

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range 

•    $94,650 - $132,510 CAD per year
•    Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits 

•           Medical on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•           Dental on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•           Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•           Short and Long Term Disability 
•           Retirement: Group RRSP Plan 
•           Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
•           Paid Time Off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.

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