Automation System Integrator

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

BIOVECTRA has an opening for an Automation System Integrator. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Windsor, Nova Scotia.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Integrating software databases to increase efficiencies, communication and trend data.
• Facilitating and providing hands-on support for manufacturing process and control systems, collaborating with maintenance, engineering, IT, operations, and external contractors.
• Compiling data into dashboards/reports for ongoing key performance indicators.
• Suggesting and implementing network, software and data storage improvements.
• Administering and participating in change control for computerized and process control systems.
• Troubleshooting and conducting root cause analysis to effectively resolve operational issues with process and facility equipment.
• Executing projects on time, in scope and on budget that support operational goals and priorities.
• PLC/HMI/Data Historian field service, programming, commissioning, and testing.
• Providing input into the company’s IT/OT controls strategy for the direction and implementation of future technology and related technical standards. Make recommendations to support future growth of the system.
• Maintaining CAD drawings and collaborating on updating quality and training documents.
• Additional duties assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

Education:

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, CET, Red Seal trade.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in industrial controls programming, IT, computer integration or similar.
• Proficiency in C++, HTML, SQL server or similar for the purpose of data integration and reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of cloud-based data storage.
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming/maintaining. (RSLogix5000 & Factory Talk is an asset)
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be flexible, self-motivated and able to work effectively with a team or independently, in a deadline-driven, multi-task environment.