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Job Description
Process Controls Technician
At ASPIRE we are pioneers in the field of precision insect farming, optimizing the growth and harvesting of an underutilized natural resource to meet global demand for sustainable ingredients and materials. Our vision is A WORLD TRANSFORMED BY INSECT TECHNOLOGY.
PROCESS CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
SHIFT STRUCTURE
Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, this role will be a Mon. - Fri. in the office. Hours of work TBD.
SUMMARY
As the Process Controls Technician you will analyze, adjust, and provide valuable feedback to ensure we are optimizing the equipment in a highly automated state-of-the-art facility.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER
- Promoting a Health and Safety, Food Safety, and GMP culture.
- Creating a focus on a Lean Culture that promotes performance by analyzing data to reduce waste, and inefficiencies, while improving working conditions.
- Liaising with the Leadership Team to provide best practices, analyze data, and report uptime/downtime impact.
- Promoting excellent hands-on ability relating to a highly automated, robotic facility.
- Ensuring tasks are following relevant codes and specifications.
- Diagnosing, locating the cause of, and repairing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment.
- Excellent PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting skills in Studio 5000 (Rockwell).
- Inspecting equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.
- Advising management on the hazardous continued operation of equipment.
- Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
- Ensuring immediate corrective action is taken on all breakdowns to ensure customer expectations and demands are met.
- Seeking continuous improvement by ensuring regular inspections, hazard analysis, and risk assessments are completed.
- Fostering positive relationships with external vendors, regulatory bodies, and employees
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of SOPs, forms, policies, and procedures.
- Continuously monitor Aspire’s Maintenance program and provide recommendations, mentor, and advise on required changes.
- Engaging in other assignments as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- 3-5 years of experience as a Licensed Electrician 309A or 442A. Experience with Food manufacturing is considered an asset.
- Highly proficient in PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting and networking Allen Bradley hardware.
- Willing to be trained in different levels of Lean manufacturing.
- A strong customer service focus, both internal and external.
- A strong attention to detail,
- Ability to communicate both written and verbal.
- Able to work within a team with strong interpersonal skills including leadership and collaborative influence skills.
- Ability to work in a team / independently in a busy environment.
- Experience with routine maintenance operations.
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- If required, you can work outside of your normal work schedule. 24/7 availability is required.
- Physical ability to lift to 50lb.
- May require some travel, a driver’s license is required
- Comfort in standing for long periods, use of a respirator, bend, twisting, kneeling, and working in extreme cold when required.
- Ability to work 12-hour continental shifts including day and night shifts.
GET EXCITED ABOUT ASPIRE
- Aspire has assembled the largest body of research on cricket biology and production in the world.
- We are pioneering the industry by customizing, synthesizing, and integrating cutting-edge technologies, including Advanced Automation ASRS, IoT-Enabled Data Accumulation, Artificial Intelligence, and Selective Breeding and Biological Optimization processes.
- We offer a competitive compensation package that includes paid time off, medical benefits, Maternity/Parental leave top-up, STD/LTD, RRSP, and Stock Option plans.
Aspire welcomes all applicants and is committed to a diverse workforce. If you require accommodation, please advise the Human Resources Department of any required accommodation needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person