Jobs at AWC Water Solutions (Now Hiring) — 8 open

AWC specializes in providing integrated water, wastewater treatment plants and many other specialized industrial packaged solutions. We offer clients advanced in-house engineering & design with 3D modeling, piloting, fabrication and machining, in-house control panel shop, and a full range of field services, allowing us to provide turn-key solutions.

As our company expands, we are seeking qualified persons in filling an intermediate position in our Controls / Automation Division. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a level of technical experience in industrial control systems, and hands-on experience.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of industrial control systems from concept through commissioning, including PLCs, HMIs, networking, and field instrumentation.
• Review and interpret customer requirements and develop automation solutions to meet project objectives.
• Evaluating I&C documentation – Control Narrative, RATS List, Cause and Effect Diagram, Serial Interface Lists.
• Design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot multiple-loop process control systems using PID and advanced control strategies.
• Develop and implement sequence-based control logic from Process Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Develop software using AWC PLC and HMI standards, templates, and reusable software / function block libraries,
• PLC programming and calibration of field devices.
• Develops intuitive HMI display graphics and configurations.
• Develop intuitive SCADA / RTU applications including historian / trending and reporting.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.
• Supports internal Factory Acceptance Testing prior to equipment shipment to site.
• Supports field commissioning and operations of complete water and wastewater systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues associated with PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems during commissioning and plant operations.
• Prepare and maintain automation documentation including software design, test records, commissioning notes, and redline markups.
• Field support will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel (less than 25% of their time)
• Communicates with internal/external key stakeholders (e.g., engineering, fabrication, CAD, consultants, suppliers) to identify and resolve issues pro-actively.
• Delivers exceptional service to clients and on-site partners (e.g., General Contractors, end users)
• Provide remote technical support for clients and site operators.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Awareness of industrial cybersecurity best practices when designing and implementing control systems.
• 5-10 years of experience
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment plants, as well as a variety of other turnkey industrial process packages will be an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Automation & Instrumentation
• Demonstrate experience in developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications and supporting industrial control systems through commissioning.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and FactoryTalk View Studio, is preferred.
• Experience with Siemens, CodeSys and/or Schneider automation platforms would be considered an asset.
• Experience and/or knowledge with SCADA, various VFDs, industrial communications networks
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in delivering high quality results.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Interest in continuous learning

Industry-Leading Compensation
AWC offers competitive, industry-leading compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance. Each role includes a base salary, bonus plan, extended health benefits, and participation in our Group RRSP program.

Employee Recognition & Team Culture
We believe great work deserves to be celebrated. AWC has a strong employee recognition program that regularly acknowledges individual and team achievements. We also foster a welcoming, social workplace with regular team events and opportunities to connect and have fun together.

Workplace Amenities
Our staff rooms are fully stocked with complimentary snacks and refreshments, helping keep energy levels high throughout the day.

Professional & Personal Development
AWC is deeply committed to lifelong learning and growth. We actively support employees in reaching their full potential through professional development opportunities, support for further education, and subsidies for fitness and wellness programs.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted.