Automation and Controls Specialist @ Purity Gas
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Job Summary
The Automation and Controls Specialist will serve as Purity Gas’s controls and automation expert, working with our Engineering and R&D Teams on all aspects of automation, controls integration, and instrumentation for our NitroVault™ and NITROCENTER® nitrogen gas generation systems. This role owns the configuration, programming, testing, and troubleshooting of control systems from initial prototyping through to production builds.
Responsibilities
- Lead controls and automation integration from build to commissioning.
- Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and automation hardware.
- Install, wire, and calibrate instrumentation and process devices.
- Set up industrial networks and communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, etc.).
- Test, validate, and document automation system configurations per ISO 9001:2015.
- Troubleshoot control system issues during assembly and commissioning.
- Collaborate with Engineering and R&D on automation improvements.
- Provide training and technical support to production and service teams.
Skills & Qualifications
College diploma in Electromechanical Engineering Technician, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum 3 years of experience in controls integration, PLC/HMI programming, and instrumentation. Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric) and HMI development is required. Hands-on skills in control panel wiring, instrumentation installation, and automation system commissioning. Familiarity with industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet) and experience with VFD setup, motor control systems, and automation safety standards are essential. Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems is an asset.
Work Conditions
This full-time position (37.5 hours/week) is based at the Purity Gas headquarters in Ancaster, Ontario, and involves daily hands-on work in shop. Minimal travel may be required for training, off-site installations, or vendor coordination.
Key Job Contacts
- Production Manager
- Production Engineers
- Mechanical Technicians
- Electrical Technicians
- Quality Assurance Team
- R&D Team
Key skills/competency
Automation, Controls, PLC Programming, HMI, Instrumentation, Troubleshooting, Integration, Testing, Safety, Documentation
How to Get Hired at Purity Gas
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Purity Gas's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent projects.
- Customize your resume: Highlight automation and PLC programming skills.
- Emphasize experience: Detail controls integration and troubleshooting expertise.
- Prepare for technical questions: Review industrial networking and HMI development.