Control & Drive Systems Analyst

Requisition ID:  21503 

At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products – from cans to cars. 

Founded in 1912, ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton’s largest private sector employer with more than 4,500 employees, shipping 4.5 million net tons of high-quality flat carbon steel annually. Our iconic tagline “Our Product is Steel, Our Strength is People” is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage. 
 

ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Control & Drive System Analyst

Role Accountabilities: 

The Controls and Drive Systems Analyst will have an understanding/knowledge of PLC’s within their business unit, various communication systems, drives, and other controllers in order to work with minimal guidance from a Senior Analyst/Specialist in resolving issues related to process control systems.

• Implement specific equipment solutions or control systems under given frame work for a local area and/or for specific equipment type.
• Monitor and assist to troubleshoot and determine the stability within a controlling system, (drive speed/torque controller or any process control loop), and develop action plans with the Equipment Specialists to resolve any issues.
• Assist others in any reliability or improvement initiative within the measurement and control system field and assist in the design, implementation an commissioning of any system.
• Perform physical or software work on any process sensor (flow pressure, temperature, speed, tension etc.) or associated regulation systems of the above sensors. 
• Implement minor improvements to the control systems in a local area and/or for specific equipment with minimal supervision from a senior team member.     
• Work within an activity group to solve measurement or control problems (PLC’s, PC’s, drives, sensors).
• Work with minimal guidance from senior team members to update and change any software, (operating system or applications), and hardware, (controllers and sensors), for all level 0/1 controllers within the Business Unit.
• Work on all process regulators associated within current BU (drives & sensors) with minimal guidance from senior team members.
• Experience integrating multiple networks like DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, and Profinet.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to troubleshoot electrical circuits and program logic.
• Possess strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated control systems
• Work closely with the Instrumentation group to resolve or implement changes.
• Assist the Level 0/1 Instrumentation group in rectifying control issues within the various process control systems.
• Work closely with corporate IT groups to maintain level 0/1 Windows based computers and servers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to take initiative; highly self-motivated.
• Good troubleshooting skills with Electrical, Mechanical, and Networking are required.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Control Systems is required
• General knowledge of Electrical standards is required

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 4-year B. Tech – Process Automation degree or similar (or 3-year community college diploma in electrical/controls with at least 5 years working experience directly involving control systems)
• Programming, commissioning and troubleshooting experience with Siemens software products (Step 7, PCS7, TIA, WinCC with server, STARTER) is considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of Siemens drives (6RA80, S120, MM440, SM150) is considered an asset
• Experience with IBA PDA is considered an asset

Work Environment:

• Combination of office, shop and plant environment
• Personal protective safety equipment as required
• Respirators occasionally required to reduce exposures to within acceptable limits

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday day shift with overtime as required
• Shared 24/7 call-in support required

Why work at ArcelorMittal Dofasco?

(Some offerings temporarily on hold due to COVID-19) 

•    Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the past 7 years 
•    Robust total rewards package including a Profit Sharing and Variable Compensation Plan for Permanent employees 
•    24/7 Access to 3 onsite fitness facilities
•    Wellness programs focusing on topics such as fitness, nutrition support, mindfulness, resilience and more
•    Onsite employee engagement events supporting topics as Mental Health, Diversity, Learning, and Health and Safety
•    Discounted access to our 70-acre Recreation Park, offering over 30 teams and clubs to employees and their family
•    Monthly employee volunteer opportunities to give back to the community with our “Team Orange” program

We would like to thank all those who apply in advance since only applicants selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted.  

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply and we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.