Process Control & Optimization Specialist (NOC 22310) Job

Employer Name: lnterfor (formerly EACOM Timber Corporation) | Nairn Centre Division

Company description: Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we are growing in exciting directions. We operate in all major forest products markets across North America offering one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Visit www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Location of Work: 100 Route Old Nairn Road, Nairn Centre, ON P0M2L0

Title of Position: Process Control & Optimization Specialist (NOC 22310)

Language: English

Vacancies: 1

Type of Position: Permanent, full-time

Job Duties:
As a Local Process Control & Optimization Specialist, you will report to the Maintenance Superintendent and collaborate closely with on-site and remote support teams, including Operations, IT, and OT. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring the smooth operation of the site, focusing on process flow optimization. You will also play a key role in implementing control systems, supporting projects start-up, and improving system reliability through design and programming enhancements. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, your efforts will maximize automation efficiency and support operational goals.

• Apply technical expertise to analyze and resolve technical issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Develop and support automation initiatives across multiple platforms.
• Enhance programming and instrumentation while supporting Industrial IT/OT initiatives, including code development and hardware specification.
• Optimize and troubleshoot automated processes specific to the lumber industry, including safety instrumented systems, debarkers, primary breakdown, green lumber management, drying, and dressing.
• Train electricians on automation systems.
• Provide work direction to electricians and coordinate work planning when needed for day to day and project work.
• Coach mill personnel on their machines and work with them to improve the process.
• Re-enforce and contribute to the development of standards, procedures, training manuals, and project documentation.
• Oversee communication networks for equipment control and monitoring, including IP addressing and managed switches.
• Participate in various ad hoc projects as required.

Skills Required:
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with independence and initiative.
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable to diverse work environments and challenges.
• Strong work ethic, sound judgment, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive troubleshooting skills for electrical, control, and mechanical systems.
• Aptitude to configuring control systems in manufacturing environments, start-up projects.
• Working with PLC programming, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting of hardware and peripherals (e.g., VFDs, Servo Motors, and HMIs), ControlLogix PLC, Legacy PLC5, and associated programming suites, Allen-Bradley HMI and its programming suite is a great asset.

Experience Required:
• Two years of relevant experience.

Education Required:
• Two- or three-year college program in electronics engineering technology / related field, or university degree, or equivalent experience.

Wage & Hours: $120,000.00 / year
• Number of hours per day: 8
• Number of days per week: 5
• Number of hours per week: 40
• Overtime starts after how many hours: 40
• Shift rotation: n/a

Benefits:
☒ Disability Insurance – Short-Term and Long-Term
☒ Dental Insurance
☒ Pension – Group RRSP/DPSP
☒ Extended medical insurance (e.g. prescription drugs, paramedical services, medical services and equipment)
☒ Other benefits: If applicable and as per company policy. Target bonus of 10% as per Salaried Employee Short Term Incentive Plan; vacation days, statutory holidays and floater days; Employee Share Purchase Plan (after 60 days of employment); Group Insurance (including vision care, AD&D, life insurance).

Type of Vacation:
☒ Days Number: 15 days prorated based on the start date
☒ % Amount: 6%

Anyone who is qualified and can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your application. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

To apply: Email: [email protected]

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we are growing in exciting directions. We operate in all major forest products markets across North America offering one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Visit www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.