OverviewSystems Engineer - Controls & Automation – Irish Cement Group role at CRH. Location: Drogheda, Ireland. Employer: Irish Cement Limited, a CRH plc subsidiary. The successful candidate will be based in Platin Works, Co. Louth and report to the Engineering Manager.Country: IrelandCity: DroghedaReq ID: 515311Job Type: Full Time PermanentWorkplace Type: OnsiteSeniority Level: Mid-Senior LevelResponsibilitiesResponsibility for the Siemens PCS7 central control system for Platin Works to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively.Network Owner, responsible for all servers and control system software and communication.Design and programming of software for projects and plant modifications as required.Software modifications, fault finding, PID loop setup and tuning, and assistance to engineers on control systems issues.Commissioning and signal checking for projects and plant modifications.Maintenance of operator stations and plant visualisation software.Coordinate the uploading of new software and upgrades where necessary.Coordinate activities with expert engineers from Control System suppliers.The role requires knowledge of Siemens PCS7 control systems combined with a strong technical background to interact with various departments at all stages of the production process.Candidates Should Ideally PossessA minimum of 5 years’ relevant hands-on experience in industry together with a degree or similar qualification in a technical engineering related discipline.Experience of PCS7, Step 7, Simatic Manager and WinCC.Experience with Windows operating systems, security and network configuration.Experience with the following PLC programming languages: CFC, FBD and STL.Some exposure to SQL and a high-level programming language.Knowledge of system archiving/restoration and OT cyber security tools and practices.Excellent communication and relationship building skills.Proven technical skills and business acumen.The successful candidate will receive the necessary training to broaden their existing knowledge. Outstanding candidates who do not possess all of the above criteria may also be considered.This vacancy provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the CRH group. CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. CRH employs 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, with market leadership in North America and Europe. The company is ranked among sector leaders by ESG rating agencies. Visit www.crh.com for more information.Visit www.irishcement.ie/careers for more information.
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