About The Role
We are recruiting an Automation Specialist 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 water treatment plants, drinking water treatment plants and various pumping stations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working from a functional design specification or control philosophy to develop an I/O list, hardware specification and PLC/HMI programmes
* Onsite 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 the tendering department on automation projects specifying hardware, programming time
Requirements
* 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
* Experienced with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and vision systems in operating environment
* Fully driving licence
Benefits
* 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
Equal Opportunities Employer
We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.