Control Systems Student

Control Systems Student

Armstrong, British Columbia

8 Month Term – May 2024 to December 2024

Our Armstrong Plywood Division is currently recruiting an 8-month Control Systems Student. Our Control Systems students are key contributors at our mills. Their passion for technology and appetite for new challenges gives them a fresh approach to tackling improvements. As a student, the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals allows them to build their skills and gain meaningful automation and controls engineering work experience. If this sounds like your kind of opportunity, read on to learn more.

We’re looking for a Control Systems Student to join our EcoLogo-certified facility located in Armstrong, British Columbia. Our Armstrong Plywood Division safely and sustainably produces 195 million square feet of plywood every year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Current enrollment in an Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering program.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of electrical machines.
• A passion for technology and programming.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and use own resources to find innovative solutions to new problems.

Your workday will look something like this:

• You will work on improvements to automation, controls and visualization.
• You will be driven to find solutions and look for ways to improve processes.
• You will be responsible for recommending methods to improve safety, quality, throughput, and uptime, and will provide support to electrical personnel on shift.
• You will be will be involved in industrial programming in a plywood plant.
• You will have opportunities to work closely with highly experienced Process Control personnel.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
• You’ll earn a competitive salary. The expected base salary range for this position is $50,500 to $58,000 per year.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.

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About the North Okanagan Valley

The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it here.

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