Posted 4 days ago
Commissioning Automation Technician
@ W3Global
North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Overview
W3Global is hiring a full-time Commissioning Automation Technician in North Vancouver, BC, for a global marine HVAC-R client. The role commissions, troubleshoots, repairs and programs PLC-based control systems and HMIs on large marine vessels. It requires 5+ years of HVAC or controls experience, travel of up to 15%, and the benefits listed in the posting.
Responsibilities:
- Commission, test and program PLC-based marine HVAC-R control systems
- Troubleshoot PLC programs and HMI pages during start-up
- Check control panels, sensors and transmitters
- Redline drawings and complete commissioning documentation
- Collaborate with refrigeration and HVAC project teams
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years HVAC/controls experience or equivalent
- Industrial electrician or equivalent electrical trade qualification
- Experience with PLCs, industrial control systems and HMIs
- Familiarity with fans, pumps, AHUs, chillers and refrigeration
- Excellent written and verbal English
- Willing to travel up to 15%
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Industrial Electrician, Red Seal |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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W3Global
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 58 |
Job description
Our client is a global leader in naval, military, and marine Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems and equipment. The company provides turnkey solutions for commercial and military vessels through its 12 offices worldwide, managing the entire process from design to commissioning, installation, and in-service support.
Reporting to the In-Service Support Manager, the Commissioning Automation Technician will work closely with the Lead Commissioning Automation Technician to commission, troubleshoot, repair, and program PLC-based control systems and HMI for marine HVAC-R systems installed in large marine vessels.
The successful candidate will play an important role within the Vancouver team, serving as the company's electrical systems expert during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and programming of vessel control systems.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
Reporting to the In-Service Support Manager, the Commissioning Automation Technician will work closely with the Lead Commissioning Automation Technician to commission, troubleshoot, repair, and program PLC-based control systems and HMI for marine HVAC-R systems installed in large marine vessels.
The successful candidate will play an important role within the Vancouver team, serving as the company's electrical systems expert during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and programming of vessel control systems.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Perform end-to-end testing, download programming, start up, commission, and service assigned projects.
- Conduct quality checks of control panel assemblies, including point-to-point testing, torque checks, and cable size validation.
- Provide input to the Project Manager on commissioning schedule forecasts.
- Redline drawings and submit them to the Automation & Controls Manager.
- Troubleshoot PLC programming to ensure compliance with the approved control philosophy and sequence of operation.
- Troubleshoot HMI pages during system start-up.
- Check the calibration of system sensors and transmitters.
- Complete commissioning documentation.
- Collaborate with Refrigeration and HVAC project teams to start up various HVAC-R systems.
- Consistently enforce the highest safety standards and maintain security and accountability of company-issued and procured assets by recording their use, wear, and condition.
- 5+ years of experience in HVAC/Controls or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Industrial Electrician qualification or another equivalent electrical trade qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with various PLCs, industrial control systems, and HMIs.
- Familiarity with or a strong interest in HVAC systems, including fans, pumps, air handling units (AHUs), chillers, and refrigeration systems.
- Experience creating panel layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or other software is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Red Seal certification or registered apprenticeship is an asset.
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 15%.
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- Life and health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness Program.
- Retirement Program.
- Opportunity to work with an industry leader in marine HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- A collaborative workplace that encourages teamwork and innovation.
- Opportunity to contribute to complex marine HVAC-R installation and commissioning projects.
- Work alongside experienced technical and engineering professionals.
- Position: Commissioning Automation Technician
- Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Experience Required: 5+ years
- Specialization: Marine HVAC-R, PLC Controls, Industrial Automation, and Electrical Systems
- Travel Requirement: Up to 15%
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