Control systems specialists maintain the hardware and software systems in a facility. You will find solutions and look for ways to improve processes. You will also work with electrical and electronics engineers to design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems. Other duties include preparing material cost and timing estimates, reports, and design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and equipment.

Control systems specialists are responsible for recommending methods to improve safety, quality, throughput and uptime. They make sure the systems and equipment associated with this work are maintained and backed up, and they provide support for electrical personnel on shift.

Control systems specialists do their jobs in a variety of workspaces. You may spend most of your time in a control room, or your role could involve more time maintaining computer and electrical systems on a mill floor.

Education And Training

A high school diploma is an essential part of your plan to become a control systems specialist. From there you will need a technologist diploma or equivalent journeyman’s certificate.

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This job is right for you if...

• you want to live an oversized life in one of Canada’s beautiful forest communities
• a sense of community is important to you
• you like variety and learning new things
• you want to make a difference working in a green job
• You like solving problems
• You like thinking systematically
• You are a creative thinker
• You are prepared to be a supervisor

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