Trade jobs in Portugal Cove, NL

Controls & Automation Technologist

Location: St. John’s, NL

Join the GIP Technical Solutions team, a leader with over 50 years of experience providing exceptional electrical and mechanical services to the marine, oil and gas, and heavy industrial sectors. Leveraging our strategic location, competitive infrastructure, and skilled workforce, we deliver top-tier solutions across a range of services, from controls, automation, and panel fabrication to crane services and field/offshore support.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Compensation: We believe in paying for top talent. You'll receive a competitive salary, and incentives that reflect your contributions.

• Interesting Projects: We believe in learning through experience. You'll have the chance to work on exciting, diverse projects that challenge you to think creatively and develop new skills.

• Health & Wellness Benefits: Your well-being matters to us. We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support with our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and RRSP benefits.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. Join a team that celebrates differences and fosters a collaborative, innovative work environment.

What You’ll Do:

As a Controls & Automation Technologist, you will be a key member of our Controls & Automation team, supporting a wide range of industrial, marine, and offshore customers. You will be involved in the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automation and control systems, helping our clients improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Collaborating with the Controls & Automation team to deliver automation projects and technical services safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Programming, configuring, troubleshooting, and commissioning PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Performing field service activities, including system diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, start-ups, and optimization of industrial control systems.
• Supporting control panel design, electrical drawings, documentation, and bill of material development.
• Troubleshooting industrial communication networks and integrating field instrumentation, motor controls, drives, and control systems.
• Responding to emergency breakdowns and customer support requests, providing timely technical solutions to minimize operational impacts.
• Promoting a strong safety culture by actively participating in safety discussions and adhering to established safety procedures.
• Maintaining accurate project, service, and technical documentation.
• Other duties as required.

What We're Looking For

We’re excited to meet candidates who have:

• Post-secondary education in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education, trade certification, and industrial automation experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and industrial automation experience. Candidates with extensive industry experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for preparing schematics and panel layouts, control panel design, and bill of materials generation.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, including industrial communication protocols. Experience with the Rockwell Automation suite of industrial automation products (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View), Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, Profibus, and Profinet is considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Offshore Basic Survival Training (BST), or a willingness to obtain certification, is considered an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada, and offshore locations as required.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing customer and project requirements, including work outside regular business hours.
• Valid driver's license as travel is required.

Our Commitment:

At GIP Technical Solutions, we’re committed to:

• By doing everything we can to ensure everyone gets home safely every day
• By Making safety part of everything we do

• By acting with Integrity and discipline
• By being honest and learning from our mistakes
• By treating people with respect

• By working across GIP to get the best result
• By adopting a continuous improvement mindset
• By communicating clearly and authentically

• By caring for the communities where we work and live

• By embracing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• By challenging ourselves to live and work sustainably

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to join a company that puts you first and offers exciting challenges, we’d love to hear from you! Visit our website www.gipiatlantic.com for more information or to submit your resume and cover letter.

About GIP Atlantic Canada:

GIP Atlantic Canada Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated solutions throughout the Heavy Civil, Industrial Contractor, Technical Solutions, and Marine & Warehousing Industries. From breaking new ground to commissioning and ongoing site maintenance, we deliver the best solutions, service and quality at every stage of the project. Powered by an energetic team all across Canada, we are united by our passion and determination to deliver results on the most complex jobs