Posted 4 months ago
Commissioning Automation Technician
@ Bronswerk Group
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Bronswerk Group is hiring a Commissioning Automation Technician for its Vancouver team to commission, troubleshoot, repair and program PLC-based HVAC-R control systems in large marine vessels. The role acts as the company's electrical systems expert from installation through start-up, with up to 15% travel. The posting lists benefits including life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program and a wellness program.
Responsibilities:
- Test, program, start up and service HVAC-R control systems on projects
- Troubleshoot PLC and HMI programming against the control philosophy
- Perform panel quality checks and calibrate sensors and transmitters
- Red-line drawings and complete commissioning documentation
- Work with refrigeration and HVAC project teams during start-up
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of HVAC or controls experience, or equivalent technical education
- Industrial electrician or equivalent electrical trade
- Experience with PLC, industrial controls and HMI systems
- Familiarity with fans, pumps, AHUs, chillers and refrigeration
- Excellent English oral and written communication
- Willing to travel up to 15%
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Bronswerk Group
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Innovators of HVAC & R systems for Naval, Military and Marine sectors.
Full company description
BRONSWERK is a leader of HVAC-R systems for Naval/Military and Commercial Marine vessels, with offices around the world. BRONSWERK Group manages the entire process, from design to commissioning, installation and in-service support. BRONSWERK Group is recognized for its Naval HVAC system designs, system integration and Mil-Spec equipment manufacturing that comply with all international standards (LR NSR, ANEP 77, DEF STAN 59-411 and MAP 01-470) and meets the most demanding sea environments. The company is relied on as an OEM in Naval equipment, with a full range of shock, vibration, and noise qualified equipment. BRONSWERK is accredited ISO 9001:2015.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,335
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 202
- Reported office locations
- 4050 Place de Java, Brossard, QC J4Y 0C4, CA
- 95 Senator Road, North Vancouver, British Columbia BC V7P 3H9, CA
- 3204 Barrington St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 2X6, CA
- 120 Joseph Zatzman Dr., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1M4, CA
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Marine Transportation
- Enterprise Applications
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Environmental Engineering
- Marine Technology
- Project Management
- Industrial Automation
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Bronswerk Group & Affiliates
- Bronswerk Group
- Specialties
- HVAC & Refrigeration
- HVAC & R for the Navy and Miliary
- HVAC & R for Commercial Marine
- and OEM for the Navy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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BRONSWERK is a leader of HVAC-R systems for Naval/Military and Commercial Marine vessels, with offices around the world. BRONSWERK Group manages the entire process, from design to commissioning, installation and in-service support. BRONSWERK Group is recognized for its Naval HVAC system designs, system integration and Mil-Spec equipment manufacturing that comply with all international standards (LR NSR, ANEP 77…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Shipbuilding |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Brossard, QC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | HVAC & RefrigerationHVAC & R for the Navy and MiliaryHVAC & R for Commercial Marineand OEM for the Navy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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Who are we?
A global leader of naval, military and marine Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems & equipment. Bronswerk provides turnkey solutions for commercial and military vessels through its 12 offices worldwide. Bronswerk manages the entire process, from design to commissioning, installation and in-service support.
What will be your role?
Reporting to the In-Service Support Manager, the Commissioning Automation Technician will work closely with the Lead Commissioning Automation Technician to commission (using PLC based control and HMI), troubleshoot, repair, and program control systems for Marine HVAC for Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems installed in large marine vessels.
The incumbent will play an important role as part of the Vancouver team to act as company “expert” in Electrical Systems during installation, set to work (commissioning), troubleshooting, repairing and programming control systems in vessels.
Project Execution
- Responsible for end-to-end testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.
- Performing quality checks of the control panel assemblies including point to point testing, torque checks, and cable size validation.
- Provides input to the project manager on forecast of schedule for commissioning.
- Red line drawings and submit to the Automation & Controls Manager
- Troubleshoot PLC programming to comply with the approved control philosophy (sequence of operation).
- Troubleshoot HMI pages during start-up.
- Checking the calibration of system sensors and transmitters
- Filling out commissioning documentation.
- Works closely with other teams such as Refrigeration and/or HVAC projects teams to start-up various HVAC-R systems.
- Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear, and conditions.
Which candidate profile are we looking for?
- 5 years + of experience in HVAC/Controls; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School)
- Industrial Electrician or other equivalent Electrical trade (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with various PLC, Industrial controls systems, and HMI’s
- Familiar or have a strong interest in HVAC Systems (Fans, pumps, AHU’s, Chillers & Refrigeration systems)
- Experience in drawing panel layouts in AutoCAD Electric (or other software) – an asset
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills
- Red seal or registered apprentice - an asset.
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 15%
Why work for Bronswerk Group?
- Industry leader in Marine HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
- A workplace that encourages teamwork and innovation in order to meet our customers’ needs
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Life & Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Retirement program
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