Automation and Control Engineer
Automation and Control Engineer
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Job Description
The role of an Automation and Control Engineer at our Chapeltown (Sheffield) site acts as our site lead overseeing all industrial control systems (ICS) that operate automate and regulate manufacturing processes with the aim of ensuring that all equipment and machinery is in good working order and keeping production downtime to a minimum across our paint and sealant manufacturing operations.
This position is ideal for someone with either a degree in Engineering or significant technical practical experience within engineering and maintenance.
In return we offer an attractive compensation package bonus company pension continuous learning and development opportunities within a supportive environment and a career within a global company.
Responsibilities
- Oversee programming servicing faultfinding root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities across the range of programmable logic controller (PLC) automated and other systems software Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) electrical controls and installations switchgear and distribution systems
- Site technical expert concerning the ICS systems used on site
- Manage the service contract with the preferred ICS vendor
- Create and manage control system documentation and reference material for site operations and technical support personnel
- Work alongside the Reliability Engineering team as the lead for the site ICS obsolescence program identifying critical pieces of plant and areas for investment
- Create and implement a plan to modify current programs and configurations to optimise capability and performance develop improvement recommendations for plant equipment and working practices
- Specify ICS equipment obtain cost estimates generate bills of materials and expedite purchasing and fabrication of electrical controls equipment in line with SW preferred equipment
- Support the development and implementation of projects that drive continuous improvement
- Manage the site electrical schematics including specifications and program back ups
Qualifications
- Either degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or significant (suggested minimum 5 years) relevant engineering/maintenance experience
- Exposure to industrial control systems and methodologies including PLC and SCADA systems
- Team player with effective interpersonal skills about to work well in multidisciplinary teams to solve problems and deliver improvements
- Knowledge and experience of continuous improvement techniques.
- Knowledge effective use and development of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems
- ATEX/DSEAR knowledge/Experience would be an advantage
Required:
- Proven experience with Rockwell Automation and Siemens platforms
- Experience in PLC programming (AllenBradley and Siemens)
- Experience with SCADA development using Ignition and InTouch
- Strong understanding of industrial networks including DeviceNet Ethernet/IP and Profibus
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs
- Experience in commissioning and site support
Preferred:
- Certified with Continuous Improvement tools; 6 Sigma Lean and Root Cause Analysis.
- Knowledge of industry RAGAGEP for industrial automation (ISA IEC PIP)
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management relating to control & automation
- Awareness of SEVESO/COMAH
What we can offer
- Attractive salary
- Company bonus scheme
- Life Pension Scheme Company Contributed
- Continued payment of salary in the event of sickness & 25 days of annual leave
- Worklife balance
- Career opportunities
- Ongoing training and support
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Employment Type
Full Time
