Viterra

Automation Specialist

Regina, SK

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago

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About the role

Bunge and Viterra have now combined to become one company.
While we work to integrate our job opportunities, candidates are encouraged to explore positions posted on behalf of both Bunge and Viterra.
A Day in the Life: The Automation Specialist is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting industrial control system software and hardware technologies across facility operations.

Develop, document, test, and commission automation repairs and project work related to facility control systems.
Ensure compliance with company automation development and support standards, maintaining consistency across facilities.
Assist with research, analysis, design, testing, and implementation of core computing systems supporting automation, including virtualization, endpoint protection, networking, backup systems, security, and databases.
Participate in the configuration, installation, testing, upgrading, and production support of software modules, including both vendor packages and in‑house solutions.
Collaborate with maintenance teams and contractors on installation, commissioning, and quality control of automation systems.
Ability to make data‑driven decisions and maintain a customer‑focused mindset.
Capability to solve problems proactively and manage workload during change or challenging conditions.
Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible industrial experience, including at least three (3) years working with HMI, PLC design, software development, and/or core computing infrastructure.
Ability to provide on‑call technical support and work nights/weekends as needed.
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Experience in both low‑ and high‑end automation development methods.
Proficiency in HMI and PLC system design, software development, or computing infrastructure.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
Post‑secondary degree in a related discipline or Journeyperson certification in Electrical or Instrumentation.
Diagnose and prioritize incidents in automated environments, investigate root causes, and apply appropriate resolutions or escalate as required.
Perform other duties as required to support automation and facility operations.

Motivated learning alongside high-performing colleagues
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Short-Term Incentive Plan offering additional earning potential in the form of an annual bonus
Future security through a Retirement Savings Plan
Support site safety, health, environmental, and security programs, communicating safety procedures to site staff and contractors.
Strong collaboration, communication, and continuous learning orientation.

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