Automation Project Manager

Description

The Automation Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of automation projects, with a primary focus on the Electrical, Industrial IT, and Automation (EIA) phase. This includes planning, organizing, and coordinating resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, on scope, and aligned with organizational standards. The role serves as the central point of accountability for project scheduling, staffing, and stakeholder communication throughout the EIA process.

• Develop Automation program and/or HMI program from internal development specifications or those of the client
• Define the design with process team and validate the functional description and write functional analysis
• Establish a requirement specification for electrical consulting (cabinet manufacturing and wiring on site)
• Supervise contractors and advancement of manufacturing (supplier and customer site)
• Write Operator Manual of installation and provide user training as well as the technical file of the equipment
• Defend the offer to the customer with the team designated to establish the offer
• Coordinate and ensure the commissioning of facilities
• Define internal and external resource requirements
• Take note of user requirement specification
• Coordination with other departments and division to establish an offer by estimating EIA part and proposing an architecture
• Make internals tests, Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test and Commissioning, document their respective protocols
• Develop I/O List from Equipment List and P&ID
• Define a schedule with different milestones and weekly monitoring
• Develop a specification of EIA material
• Establish a regular client contact and document each meeting
• Make internal tests / FAT / SAT / Commissioning documenting their respective protocols
• Manage budgets and control the changes
• Update as-built electrical drawings

Requirements

Experience: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer or equivalent with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience Or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.

This position requires proficiency in both French and English, as the nature of the duties involves regular communication with clients across Canada and the United States. The requirement for English is essential to perform these responsibilities effectively.

Requirements: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer.

Travel: up to 40% required

Automation Knowledge

• Wonder ware InTouch and WSP
• Siemens WinCC
• Basic data analysis and reporting skills
• Rockwell Studio 5000
• Basic understanding of automation systems and technologies (PLC, SCADA, DCS)
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Strong willingness to learn and perform more than assigned tasks
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and have a continuous improvement mindset
• Ethernet IP
• Rockwell Factory Talk SE and ME
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and ability to use project management tools
• Great communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance