At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and integrate automation solutions for bulk material handling systems.
- Company: Join Norda Stelo, a leader in innovative industrial automation.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, continuous learning, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive culture welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on meaningful projects with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or related field; 10+ years of automation experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
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The team behind the genius designs practical automation, control, and digital solutions that improve industrial performance, reliability, and safety. You will design and integrate automation and control solutions, primarily for bulk material handling systems.
Automation and Control System Design
- Design industrial control and automation systems, with a strong focus on bulk material handling applications.
- Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions tailored to client needs and project constraints.
- Prepare control narratives, functional descriptions, schematics, specifications, and data sheets.
- Support instrumentation, control panel, system architecture, and equipment selection.
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
Bulk Material Handling Systems
- Develop operating sequences, interlocks, permissives, alarms, emergency stops, and start-up or shutdown logic.
- Integrate conveyors, feeders, crushers, screens, transfer points, stackers, reclaimers, loaders, rail systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Integrate MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, belt scales, safety devices, and condition-monitoring equipment.
- Support brownfield upgrades, troubleshooting, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
Software and Digital Solutions Development
- Develop and integrate software tools, sensors, connected devices, and industrial data solutions.
- Acquire, process, and visualize real-time operational data.
- Test, validate, troubleshoot, and optimize systems.
Project Delivery
- Support multidisciplinary projects from concept through commissioning.
- Prepare technical deliverables and contribute to proposals, estimates, and planning.
- Conduct site surveys and support field implementation.
Installation and Commissioning
- Support installation, FAT, SAT, commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and handover at client sites.
Our essentials
- Diploma or degree in automation, electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, software development, or a related field.
- 10+ years of industrial automation and controls experience, including significant hands-on bulk material handling experience.
- Strong experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms.
- Programming experience with Python, C#, C++, or similar languages.
- Experience integrating instrumentation, industrial networks, third-party platforms, SDKs, or APIs.
- Familiarity with EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET, OPC UA, MQTT, or similar protocols.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and motor control is an asset.
- Smart sensing, monitoring, machine vision, analytics, or industrial AI experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated bulk material handling control-system design, programming, integration, or commissioning experience is required.
- Ability to estimate engineering effort and support proposals.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Strong autonomy and priority-management skills.
- Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset.
Why Join Us
At Norda Stelo, you’ll work on meaningful industrial projects combining automation, control systems, and digital innovation. We offer a flexible, inclusive, and collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and continuous learning. Norda Stelo is fully committed to the principle of equal access to the workplace and strongly urges women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, people from LGBTQIA2+ communities, aboriginal people and/or people from traditionally marginalized groups to apply. We can accommodate your needs. For more information about our accessible workplace and inclusive culture, please contact us at Talents@norda.com.
Control, Automation and Digital Systems Designer – Vancouver employer: Norda Stelo Inc.
Norda Stelo is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and sustainability within the minerals and metals sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we foster a collaborative work culture that encourages knowledge sharing and agility, while providing opportunities for strategic leadership and business development across North America. Our inclusive environment not only values diversity but also offers unique advantages such as hybrid work arrangements and a focus on enhancing environmental performance, making it a rewarding place for professionals seeking meaningful careers.
