Job Elements: -
• Provide change leadership and technical leadership for the implementation of automation projects; ensuring that projects are delivered to agreed quality, cost and specification
• Subject Matter Expert for all control system aspects of specification and design
• Provide technical leadership, ownership and hands-on proficiency in the resolution of software and controls systems issues
• Display an acute understanding of the interaction between the software application modules and other software and hardware packages
• Ability to interrogate and have understanding of the PLC application modules
• Accurately identify root cause of system faults and be able to confidently lead and deliver a robust & timely resolution
• Review, evaluate, leverage and adapt new technologies for the benefit of the business
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, benchmarks and collaboration opportunities internal and external
• Work with the site IT group to ensure IT processes, policies and best practices are followed in all projects and maintenance actions
The ideal candidate will have:
• You will have a formal Engineering qualification to HNC or above and at least 5 years experience of working with complex control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Degree (preferred) in Electronics, Control Engineering or Software systems and hold/working towards a professional qualification or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years practical automation experience within Capital Equipment build / performance improvement applications environment.
• Sound understanding of software structures, standards and Codes
• Automation Software
• Documentation / Technical report writing skills
• Structured Project Management capabilities
• Current PLC programs/Automation
• SCADA knowledge
• Numerical control systems
Company Description
Petrie Recruitment is a relatively small - but perfectly formed!! - business - and it provides staff for a wide range of (mainly permanent) job categories in several sectors, but does tend to focus on manufacturing and commercial positions, e.g. Engineering, General Management, Production Management, Logistics, Purchasing, H.R., Finance, I.T., Sales/Marketing and all aspects of Administration.
