Process Automation Specialist

With a legacy that spans over 100 years, Stelco is a company that has grown along with Canada and its global partners. We understand that twenty-first century competition demands the highest quality products, period. So, Stelco is bringing together the people, technology, and unmatched market knowledge to, once again, take on that challenge from here at home.

Process Automation Analyst

Reports to: Manager- Process Automation

Department: ITA – Process Automation

Job Type: Full time

Location: Nanticoke, Ontario

Salary starting at $74,500

About Stelco

Stelco pours its enduring values of determination, commitment and innovation into every quality product we produce. At Stelco, our values drive the ways we build, learn, and work together.

Our company is rooted in a strong history of commitment to our employees, community and encouraging innovation, technological development, and unparalleled customer-service. Our commitment to the community is second to none.

About the role

As a Process Automation Analyst, you will support the design, development, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems that are critical to safe and efficient steel production. Working alongside experienced analysts and specialists, you will apply your technical skills to real‑world industrial challenges—developing control logic, creating technical documentation and drawings, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

In this hands-on role, you will use your programming abilities to develop and modify PLC, DCS, and HMI applications, analyze process improvement requests, and design practical technical solutions. You will gain exposure to the technologies and systems that underpin modern steelmaking, while collaborating with professionals from electrical, mechanical, operations, and IT disciplines.

This is an existing vacancy.

Job Qualifications:

- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a 3-year diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronic Systems, Robotics, Automation, or Instrumentation.

- Knowledge of electrical controls, process controls, sensors, and automation systems.

- Familiarity with one of the following would be an asset: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, Emerson DeltaV DCS, Wonderware InTouch and FactoryTalk View Studio HMIs, and OSIsoft PI Historian.

- Experience in the configuration of Microsoft operating systems and the ability to troubleshoot networking problems.

- A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Your day-to-day:

- You will design, develop, and troubleshoot automation systems.

- You will prepare estimates, documentation, and AutoCAD drawings.

- You will solve problems using your programming skills to write PLC, DCS and HMI code.

- You will have opportunities to learn the technology involved in the ironmaking and steelmaking processes.

- You will work directly in active industrial environments, collaborating with personnel from varied disciplines to commission, troubleshoot, and support automation systems in the field.

- Analyze process improvement requests and design technical solutions.

- Respond to high-priority issues during off-hours as required.

Job Skills and Knowledge:

- Communicate in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbal, that is appropriate for the audience.

- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities are required.

- Ability to troubleshoot and work through complex technical issues.

- Ability to work as part of a larger team as well as independently.

- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stelco is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Among other tools and resources, we use AI-based tools to assist us in screening applicants for interviews for this position.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply .

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