‼️ Senior Automation Technician – Operational Safety ‼️ - Urgent Position

Ready to transform the industry with us?

Join BBA as a Senior Automation Technician and put your experience to work by actively contributing to key stages of impactful projects in operational safety applied to automated systems.

Your leadership skills will be called upon every day as you contribute to technology decisions, service proposals and the development of safety solutions adapted to the operational realities of our clients. You will also support business development by showcasing the company’s expertise.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to take initiative while also being at the heart of the action, working closely with talented people.

An overview of your mandates and responsibilities

• Act as a technical reference in industrial safety related to automation.
• Identify, analyze and reduce industrial risks related to the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• Carry out field risk analyses while taking into account the actual use of machines and operational behaviours.
• Support operational teams in managing changes that may impact safety.
• Define client needs, project scope and service proposals.
• Assign and review the work of technicians, technical personnel and drafters assigned to the project, and assess the technical scope of deliverables.
• Develop, maintain and improve internal standards and best practices.
• Train and support operators, technicians and supervisors on safety aspects related to automated systems.
• Ensure the quality of technical deliverables, as well as compliance with budgets and schedules in accordance with the mandate.
• Interact with clients and participate in business development.
• Act as a leader in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.

Do your qualities and values align with our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Results-oriented vision.
• Inspiring leadership.
• Constant pursuit of sustainable and agile solutions.
• Human approach that puts people first.
• Ability to see beyond established standards.

The experience you bring

• College diploma in industrial electronics technology, automation and control, electrical technology, instrumentation and control, electrical engineering technology or any other relevant technical training.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in industrial automation, machine safety, operational safety or industrial control.
• In-depth knowledge of operational safety principles.
• Knowledge of applicable standards, including CSA Z432, ISO 12100, ISO 13849 and RSST.
• Experience in field risk analysis, validation of safety solutions and support for operational teams.
• Ability to read, interpret and comment on electrical drawings, control schematics, technical documents and automation standards.
• Good understanding of automated systems, programmable logic controllers, operator interfaces, instrumentation and industrial equipment.
• Availability to travel between our offices in the Greater Montréal area.
• Advanced English proficiency to support effective collaboration with BBA offices and/or clients located in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally. The frequency of English use may vary from occasional to daily depending on current projects.
• Advanced French proficiency to support effective collaboration with BBA offices and/or clients located in Québec.
• Asset: TÜV Nord CMSE, CFSE or equivalent training.

An overview of BBA’s total compensation

• Annual base salary.
• Annual bonus for all regular employees.
• Site mobility premium.
• Banked hours.
• Cellphone expense reimbursement.
• Group insurance plan from day one, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Annual vacation and sick leave.
• Employee referral bonus.

BBA takes many factors into account when determining annual base salary, including region, market, education, relevant and confirmed work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

With us, you’ll enjoy many benefits

• Opportunity to act as a mentor to our next generation: we invest in our people and help them grow.
• Corporate culture that values expertise.
• Participation in innovation projects.
• Promotion of our subject matter experts internally and externally.
• On site and in the office: health, safety and the environment are part of our DNA.
• Friendly, eco-responsible workspaces at the cutting edge of technology.

About BBA

Recognized as one of Canada’s largest privately owned technical consulting firms, BBA has been serving the energy and natural resources industry for more than 45 years.

Our employees are at the heart of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as an employer of choice and one of Canada’s best managed companies. That is why we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, take on leadership roles and be themselves.

From strategy to execution, our teams combine environmental, technical, automation and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions. With 20 offices in Canada, the United States and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach and provide field support to clients with whom we work in close collaboration.