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Job Title


Automation EIT


Company : Lafarge Africa Plc


Location : Bath, Ontario


Created : 2025-06-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Whatever you do, you''ll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams'' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all. Automation EIT Requisition ID: 9545 Location: Bath, ON, CA, K0H 1G0 WHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. Objective: The Automation Engineer-In-Training is responsible for identifying key equipment that is adversely impacting plant performance, propose robust solutions to improve reliability, and oversee their implementation. The role involves regular field inspections in an industrial environment to develop a thorough understanding of the various plant electrical and automation requirements. This new graduate position is included in the Lafarge Leadership Development Program, a curriculum designed to foster rapid development and gain exposure to essential cement manufacturing processes. Responsibilities: Safety: Ensure compliance with OH&S, ESA, IHSA and environment policies for Electrical personnel. Establish safety culture and tackle specific actions to ensure health and safety prevention during electrical maintenance activities. Environmental Considerations: In consultation with the Environmental Manager, ensure that all regulatory requirements associated with the carrying out of operational duties are completed as required by the relevant regulation, certificate, or permit. Project Management: Become experienced in all aspects of project management, including working with production and maintenance personnel to establish a firm scope of work for any upcoming projects. Problem Solving: This role acts as a troubleshooter for recurring or complex failures. Relying on engineering principles and analytical methods, identify and prioritize opportunities to improve plant reliability. Continuous Improvement: The EIT is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant. Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM): Ensure that electrical tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and correctly to permit reliable, cost-effective plant performance. Relationship with Others: Electrical Coordinator: Coordinate work between in-house electricians, external contractors and plant operations. Control Systems Technologist: Provide support with the plant control system and supervise new installations. Project Managers: Establish scope, select vendor, supervise construction, and commission projects. Specific Accountabilities: Maintains a safe working environment for all coworkers and contractors. Conducts administrative tasks including SAP scheduling and budget management. Successfully complete projects on time and within budget. Facilitate Root Cause Analyses in response to significant equipment failures. Participate in weekly planning meetings to coordinate work scheduling priorities. Generate follow-up reports for management in response to major failures. Perform risk assessment prior to commencing any non-routine field work. Qualification Profile Education and Work Experience: Bachelor of engineering program at an accredited University; or Diploma program at an accredited College for engineering technology focused on electrical, instrumentation or automation. Knowledge of project management procedures, cost control, and scheduling. Ability to work on many tasks at the same time while keeping excellent organizational skills. Good leadership ability and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of industrial technology and manufacturing is an asset. Proficiency in SAP is preferred. We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether youre in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr