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Senior PLC Programmer & Controls Specialist
@ Vitalus Nutrition Inc
British Columbia
Overview
Vitalus Nutrition Inc is hiring a Senior PLC Programmer & Controls Specialist in Abbotsford, BC to provide technical leadership for PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS and instrumentation systems across its facilities. The role covers troubleshooting, standards, controls projects through commissioning, and cross-functional coordination. Starting base salary is $115,000 plus per year, with an annual bonus and benefits listed.
Responsibilities:
- Set priorities for PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS and instrumentation systems
- Lead complex troubleshooting through to return to service
- Establish technical standards and programming practices
- Lead controls and instrumentation projects through commissioning
- Coach technicians and build team technical capability
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal Instrumentation & Control Technician or Industrial Instrument Mechanic, and/or relevant engineering technology diploma or degree
- 7+ years progressive PLC and automation experience in industrial manufacturing
- Advanced experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000, SLC 500, FactoryTalk View Studio, Ignition SCADA
- Strong troubleshooting, technical leadership and stakeholder management
- Experience with robotics, material handling, packaging or food manufacturing is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Instrumentation & Control Technician, Industrial Instrument Mechanic |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Vitalus Nutrition Inc
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Bringing Milk to Life
Full company description
Vitalus is a global brand providing specialized dairy ingredients for use in a wide variety of food and beverage applications. We have grown from a small family owned business to a trusted supplier of ingredients for large scale processor and top- tier brands. We source milk from regional farms. Artificial growth hormones, like rbST, are not permitted and controlled measures are in place to prevent antibiotics from entering the milk supply. All production facilities meet the highest quality Food Safety Standards (FSSC22000) and all of our ingredients are Kosher and Halal certified.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,656
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 136
- Reported office locations
- 3911 Mt Lehman Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia, CA
- Other recorded names
- Vitalus Nutrition Inc
- Specialties
- Milk Protein Concentrate
- Milk Protein Isolate
- Cream
- Whipping Cream
- GOS
- Dairy
- Ultra-Filtration
- Customization
- Spray-drying
- Innovation
- global
- proteins
- and nutrition
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Vitalus is a global brand providing specialized dairy ingredients for use in a wide variety of food and beverage applications. We have grown from a small family owned business to a trusted supplier of ingredients for large scale processor and top- tier brands. We source milk from regional farms. Artificial growth hormones, like rbST, are not permitted and controlled measures are in place to prevent antibiotics from…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Dairy |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Abbotsford, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Milk Protein ConcentrateMilk Protein IsolateCreamWhipping CreamGOSDairyUltra-FiltrationCustomizationSpray-dryingInnovation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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Build The Systems Behind The Future
Senior PLC Programmer & Controls Specialist
At Vitalus, we're investing in smarter automation, stronger manufacturing systems, and the technology that keeps our operations moving forward. As our Senior PLC Programmer & Controls Specialist, you'll provide technical leadership for complex control systems, automation projects, and plant reliability initiatives. Your expertise will help shape standards, solve critical challenges, and drive the next generation of manufacturing performance across our facilities.
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Starting Base Salary: $115,000 plus per year, commensurate with experience
We Offer:
- Annual bonus, so you share in our success
- Extended health and dental coverage
- A Health Spending Account to use on the wellness needs that matter to you
- Three weeks' paid vacation
- RRSP matcing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Team events that bring people together
Is This You?
- You bring deep PLC, automation, and instrumentation expertise, paired with a practical, hands-on approach to solving complex technical problems.
- You lead with sound judgment and collaboration, earning trust while guiding teams through troubleshooting, projects, and technical decisions.
- You're energized by building better systems, improving reliability, and helping manufacturing operations perform at their best.
What You'll Do
Lead Critical Control Systems
- Set priorities for PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and instrumentation systems based on operational risk and business impact.
- Drive complex troubleshooting efforts, from root cause analysis through successful return to service.
- Maintain reliable, recoverable, and secure automation systems through strong governance and standards.
Drive Automation Excellence
- Establish technical standards, programming practices, and instrumentation strategies that support long-term reliability.
- Guide routine system modifications while supporting safe, controlled change management.
- Coach technicians and strengthen technical capability across teams.
Deliver Meaningful Improvements
- Lead controls and instrumentation projects from technical scope through commissioning and operational handoff.
- Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, suppliers, and contractors to implement practical solutions.
- Evaluate technical and business trade-offs to support informed decision-making.
Support Safe, Reliable Operations
- Ensure work aligns with safety requirements, technical standards, and regulatory expectations.
- Provide clear guidance during critical issues while protecting people, product, equipment, and production continuity.
- Build alignment across functions to achieve shared operational goals.
What You'll Bring
- Red Seal Instrumentation & Control Technician or Industrial Instrument Mechanic certification, and/or a relevant Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering Technology diploma or degree.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in PLC programming, automation, and instrumentation within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Advanced experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000, SLC 500, FactoryTalk View Studio, Ignition SCADA, industrial networks, and VFDs.
- Strong troubleshooting, technical leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
- Experience with robotic systems, automated material handling, packaging equipment, or food manufacturing is an asset.
Ready to shape what's next?
If you're ready to lead complex automation initiatives, solve meaningful technical challenges, and help build the future of manufacturing at Vitalus, we'd love to hear from you.
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