Process Controls & Automation Engineer, Wigton
£55,000 per annum depending on experience.
Our client is a global manufacturing employer whose products are unique, working in an innovative & exciting industry. A rare opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full-time engineer to join the team.
Responsibilities:
1. Support the engineering team with PLC & systems fault finding.
2. Maintain the accuracy of site drawings and schematics.
3. Support the Group PC&A engineer in delivering projects and process improvements.
4. Work collaboratively with other departments to identify production process improvements and solutions to limitations.
5. Assess risks in relation to control systems (e.g. PLCs) and necessary contingencies for failure or upgrade.
6. Support the maintenance team in maintaining the plant and equipment to prescribed standards in accordance with the maintenance schedule and production requirements.
Plant Performance:
1. Ensure plant and equipment is maintained to enable:
* Equipment runs at budgeted level of machine uptime.
* Equipment runs at budgeted speeds.
* Equipment meets all safety and regulatory requirements.
1. Ensure that duties are carried out to ensure:
* All safety requirements are met when working with machinery and systems.
* Detailed information is entered into the CMMS (Maintenance Management System), including detailed history and downtime.
* Plant and equipment is maintained to the highest standards.
* System/PLC faults are rectified and root cause identified.
* Creation of new PLC programmes and software updates when required.
* Recognition as the on-site PC&A expert.
* Work orders and PM's (Planned Maintenance) are carried out within the set time frames.
* Support breakdowns within the set time frames.
* Re-design and modify plant and machinery to maximise production outputs.
* Manage/take part in either team or individual projects when required.
2. In areas of accountability where performance objectives are not being met, ensure:
* Full awareness of the issues affecting performance.
* Conduct the required (RCA) level of analysis to understand the issues.
* Maintain all site machinery software with regards to updates, modifications, and compliance.
* Ensure that software backups to protect machinery automation are created and available.
Desired Skills:
1. RCA process knowledge.
2. Installation and Inspection of electrical equipment in hazardous areas (COMPEX 1-4).
3. Previous experience within a maintenance environment, mainly electrical with some mechanical desirable.
4. PLC programming/diagnostics.
5. Experience with various programming languages and IEC standards.
Education and Experience:
1. Engineering qualification HNC/HND/Foundation Degree or Equivalent.
2. Experience within a Manufacturing Environment.
3. Proven knowledge about pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
4. Proven PLC knowledge and ability in relation to fault finding and programming (Ladder Logic, C+, Structured text).
5. Multi-Disciplined Experience.
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