Controls Engineer

⏰Hourly ContractThrough Jan 19, 2027

Job Description

Commissioning support at a high-volume material handling facility in the Greater Vancouver area: I/O checkout and point-to-point verification, functional validation support, volume and throughput testing support, drive and motor controller configuration, and IP addressing and network configuration.

Non-weekend workdays are guaranteed at least 8 hours. Overtime at 1.5x for weekends and holidays. No double time.

Travel expenes, for those highly qualified candidates living outside the standard local area, will be covered in the form of a flat daily per diem, reimbursement per receipts, or booked by the customer which will be determind before the project starts.

ControlLogix 5000, Studio 5000, RSLinx, CompactLogixVFD setup and tuning, EtherNet/IP troubleshooting, Electrical schematic reading, I/O checkout and point-to-point verification, Functional validation.Mandatory
Travel expenes, for those highly qualified candidates living outside the standard local area, will be covered in the form of a flat daily per diem, reimbursement per receipts, or booked by the customer which will be determind before the project starts. Direct hire Pay is $65 to $85+ USD per hour, based on experience. Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. If you do not have or wish to obtain the necessary insurance, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don't have a current COI already: Visit Hiscox Insurance. Enter your Zip Code to specify your state. Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation." Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select 'Other' if you don't yet have a company started. Choose the date for your coverage to start. Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage. Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote. Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock. Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy: A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee. Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied. An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period. Timesheets must be signed by the customer representative before submission. Expense reports must be signed by the customer representative and include receipts.

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