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About the Role:
We are recruiting for an Automation Engineer to support our continued growth. This position will include responsibility for automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance on municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, drinking water treatment plants and various pumping stations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working from an FDS or Control Philosophy to develop an IO list, hardware specification and PLC HMI programmes
* On site commissioning of PLC system with electrical commissioning engineers
* Implementing code changes on the automation systems under change control where required
* Investigating and providing technical advice and support to process engineers and other engineering disciplines on automation related issues
* Operate according to SOPs developed for site engineering and maintenance
* Partnering with different disciplines to deliver automation projects in accordance with guidelines
* Generate documentation and SOPs associated with each of the automation systems as required
* Providing support to tendering department on automation projects - specifying hardware, programming time
* Manage the specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines
* Support operations with technical queries. PLC's & HMI's: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider or Unitronics
* Support engineering staff with field bus/communication protocols, Scada Packages, M2M platforms
Key Competences and Skills:
Working Knowledge of following;
* PLC's & HMI's: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider & Unitronics
* Field bus/Communication protocols: CanBus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, CC-link, Modbus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP, ProfiNet.
* SCADA Packages: Wonderware Intouch, Indusoft, Citect, Broadwin, Iconics and OPC Servers
* M2M Platforms: Leased Line, GSM, GPRS/3G, Broadband, Fibre and Radio modems and Telemetry
* Structured Query Language (SQL), Web Browser, VB Script, SMS Functionality
Qualifications
* BEng. in Engineering or equivalent or trade qualified Electrician
* We are also looking for graduates or electricians looking to upskill
* Experienced with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and vision systems in operating environment
* Full driving licence
Compensation Package:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
* A collaborative and supportive work environment.
* Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided.
* Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements.
* CPD accredited employer
* See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group.
We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.
If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know.
Speak to our recruiting team on 022-31200 or email jobs@epswater.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Company Profile
Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.
We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.
Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer's outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Manufacturing
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