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Job Title:  Regional Electrical/Electronic Engineering Officer (Automations & Controls)

Location: 

Mississauga, ON, CA

Other Location(s): 
Employment Type:  Full-Time
Language Requirements:  English Essential
Job ID:  165059
Employment Type:  Full-Time
Job Details: 

Job Requisition Id: 165059   
Business Function: Engineering   
Primary City: Mississauga  
Other Location(s):  
Province: Ont. - GTA  
Employment Type: Full-Time  
Employment Status: Permanent  
Language Requirement: English Essential  
Employee Class and Level: UPCET02  
Number of Vacancies: 1   
Salary: Starting at $67,802
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):06/07/2023
 

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

 


 

Job Description

The Officer is accountable for the design of control systems, programming of computer systems and the integration of mechanical, electrical and computer systems as it relates to sortation equipment.   Plans, organizes, coordinates and leads the work of a multidisciplinary design team and during the detail design phase of postal plant design projects or enhancements (MPE and related material handling systems).  Prepares project timelines, budgets and identifies staffing requirements to meet goals.  Is involved in all aspects of project management, leading, financial, scheduling, design, risk assessment, implementation, overseeing 3rd party work or deliverables and review. Participates in the development of policies and recommends procedures, new equipment and technology to meet business needs.

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Regional Electrical/Electronic Engineering Officer.

 

  • Draws, designs, sketches and writes detailed specifications and technical requirements for the installation, maintenance, modification, relocation and improvement of mechanized mail handling equipment.

 

  • Plans, coordinates and manages Engineering activities on mail processing equipment by analyzing technical performance and proposing enhancements to reduce operating cost, increase performance and diminish downtime.

 

  • Maintains and enhances technical quality of general engineering of mail processing equipment by providing specialist electronic technological consulting services.

 

  • Conducts assigned research studies in the areas of design, operation, reliability maintenance and safety of various items of electrical and electronic equipment and/or components to determine nature of changes or improvements required; proposes and/or designs specific modifications, alternatives and improvements arising from such research.

 

  • Designs, develops and oversees the implementation of maintenance programs and parameters for existing and new equipment determining standards, procedures, control systems, equipment, resources and skill requirements.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

  • Manages and leads systems design, development and implementations of systems in order to meet business requirements.

 

a) Ensure team cohesion, leading the project team in the analysis of specifications from users or their representatives;

b) Reviews proposals provided by the project team, subject matter experts, analysts, technologist and implements the optimal solution; reviews and adjusts projects/enhancements priorities in accordance with user requirements;

c) System development, testing and integration with other sub-system and/or interfaces; design and review the proposed system/equipment solution at all (required/applicable) levels;

d) Reports projects/enhancement issues to management on timely basis develops project plans, provides cost estimates, prepares business cases, resource estimates and planned life cycle time frames; report also on related costs, contracts and investments issues;

e)  Develop relevant training material for applicable use and integration throughout the operational community (notably mail ops and plant maintenance).

 

  • Develops, produces and revises corporate electrical and electronic standards, procedures and manuals for control systems and equipment.           Evaluates engineering information submitted for approval, such as sketches, drawings specifications, pre-production information, prototypes, and costs and benefits and proposals submitted by consultants, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.  Recommends and prepares substantiation for acceptance or rejection of proposals.

 

  • Supervises contracts for the procurement maintenance and installation of electrical and electronic equipment, including liaison with contracting agency, evaluation of information and checking of proposals and drawings, supervision of manufacturer, installation proving out and acceptance.

 

  • Monitors progress of improvement/service development initiatives and prepares reports/ presentations to Engineering and Program Development Manager.

 

  • Supervises, conducts or participates in factory and field inspections, test and trials of electrical and electronic equipment and components being manufactured, assembled, installed and tested for retrofits, modifications and permanent adjustments. Accepts or rejects equipment or components examined or tested.

 

  • Advises management on technological advances in Engineering and Systems features, procedures, standards by maintaining an awareness of the “state of the art” for technical aspects of equipment and system design principles.

 

Qualifications

Education

  • A University or College degree in a related field.

 

Experience

  • 2-5 years of related work experience is required.

 

Other Candidate Requirements

  • Not Applicable

Other Information

Essential Requirements:

Knowledge:

  • Common Industrial Protocols (CIP): CANBUS, ControlNet, DeviceNet, AS-i, DF-1, EtherNet/IP, HostLink Protocol, Interbus, PROFINET IO, Modbus RTU / ASCII / TCP, Profibus 

  • Data exchange protocols: DDE, OLE, JSON 

  • Other Communication Protocols: OPC, OPC UA, OMG DDS, SNMP 

  • Wonderware InTouch Software, 

  • Design of process control circuits and safety circuits, 

  • Design of processing control software, 

  • Rockwell Automation hardware: SLC 500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, and Safety PLC 

  • Rockwell Automation software: RSLinx, RS Logix 500, Studio 5000, RS NetWorx, Factory Talk 

  • Siemens TIA Portal

  • Operator Interface Panel View, Panel View Plus 

  • Vision Systems, 

  • Operating Systems: Windows Desktop from Pro to Current, Server from 2003 to Current, Linux 

  • Database: MS SQL, MySQL, Apache Cassandra, Elasticsearch 

  • MicroSoft Office Suite: Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 

  • AutoCAD, 

  • Networking & Devices: Routers, Switches and Hubs, Network configuration, Deployment of anti-virus software 

  • Web application development 

  • Programming Languages (including but not limited to): C, C++, C#.Net, Visual Basic.net, VB Scripts, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS 

  • Familiarity with codes and standards: CSA Z460, CSA Z462, CSA Z463, and the Canadian Electrical Code 

Skills and Abilities:

  • Professional presentation and oral communication skills

  • Identify technology solutions to meet customer needs

  • Experience in electrical/controls design in systems automation and development

  • Troubleshooting skills in electrical/controls problems

  • Preparing technical documentation such as controls system design, troubleshooting job aids, preventive maintenance recommendations, engineering drawings, reports and presentations.

  • Reviewing documentation and recommending enhancements to existing systems 

  • Reviewing, authorizing, coordinating and managing execution of system controls changes 

  • Software acceptance testing

Personal Suitability:

  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Adapts well to changes
  • Collaborative
  • Initiative, reliability

 

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position.

 

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

 

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

 

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

 

Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

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