Automation Engineer
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.
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