AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIST

Empowering people who build the future.

*This position operates on a continental rotating schedule*

Are you a persistent person who takes on challenges and digs into details? Do you likewriting PLC and HMI code, designing, and troubleshooting automation and electronic systems?Do you like working in a rugged, but exciting environment?The Automation Technologist will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment. They will also document and implement changes to PLC programs, electrical schematics, AC/DC drives, HMI's and various sensors/transducers.

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America. Through its vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the Company serves a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes and fabricated steel to its customers throughout the US and Canada.

The Gerdau Whitby Steel Mill has been a part of the local community for over 60 years.

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  Competitive salary package.

  
  
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  This position is eligible for paid overtime.

  
  
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  BENEFITS, for you and your dependents:

  
  
  
  
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    Tiered Benefit Plan (Comprehensive Medical & Dental).

    
    
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    Health Care Spending Account, subject to level of benefit coverage selected.

    
    
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    Voluntary Optional Life Insurances available.

    
    
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    Corporate Discounts.

    
    
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    ComPsych Guidance Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  PENSION, we hire to retire you, so let's plan for that with our Company matched pension plan!

  
  

Other great perks include:

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  This position is eligible for three (3) weeksof vacation to start!

  
  
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  Scholarship programs for eligible dependents of regular, full-time employees.

  
  
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  Tuition reimbursement, subject to case-by-case review.

  
  
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  All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied and maintained by Gerdau.

  
  
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  Recognition programs.

  
  

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   Responsible for analysis of electrical malfunctions or failure of industrial machinery.

   
   
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   Assists in developing preventive and corrective maintenance routines.

   
   
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   Reduce / eliminate electrical related production delays and facilitate improvement activities with production and maintenance departments.

   
   
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   Installs and commissions new electrical equipment and components.

   
   
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   Directs staff performing routine electrical installation and maintenance duties.

   
   
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   Plans, directs, and records results of periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.

   
   
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   Assists in coordinating contractor activities.

   
   
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   Develops standardized forms, work instructions, procedures, job aids, and tool kits.

   
   
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   Actively participate in all safety programs to improve departmental well-being.

   
   
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    Promote safety and environmental consciousness throughout the facility.

    
    

11. Ensure a clean and safe work environment.

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  Post secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or related field.

  
  
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  1+ years experience as an Automation or Electrical Engineering Technologist in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

  
  
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  Knowledge in industrial networking (ie. Profibus, Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc).

  
  
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  Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Wonderware and various other Automation software.

  
  

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  Experience with Modicon and Allen Bradley PLC's is preferred.

  
  
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  MUST be able to work a rotating schedule.

  
  

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 orrecruiting@gerdau.com