Electrical and Controls Engineer
cGBP48k + generous overtime + benefits
Location: Moreton-in-Marsh
Our Moreton-In-Marsh based client has been established for almost 60 years and is the UK's leading manufacturer of innovative solutions in their niche sector, supplying an array of customers and industry sectors throughout the world. Due to continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and proactive Electrical and Controls Engineer to complement their existing professional team.
Responsibilities:
1. Undertaking both routine planned preventative and reactive breakdown electrical maintenance on a range of plant and instrumentation equipment.
2. Contributing towards continuous improvement and equipment reliability and optimization activities, developing electrical maintenance strategies, and being involved with ongoing machinery refurbishment projects.
3. Designing and constructing electrical systems and associated PLC/HMI software for production machinery and automation projects as required (ideally Siemens experience) as well as servicing PLC/HMI software as required.
4. Ensuring machine and equipment software is safely backed up with indexed documentation to facilitate prompt and seamless recovery of lost programs and data.
5. Management of E & I projects and liaising closely with other departments to minimize disruption to production.
6. Procurement of replacement parts and spares as required.
7. Organizing and liaising with contractors as required and planning the execution of plant and equipment shutdowns when necessary.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, the successful candidate will demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to problem-solving and fault finding along with strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels. Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team with a high level of attention to detail, you will be IT literate, realistically qualified to at least C&G or BTEC in Electrical Engineering or above, and demonstrate proven hands-on electrical engineering and electrical diagnostic skills. You should have at least 3 years' experience of working with PLC/HMI's, drives and drive controls, and writing code, with general electrical knowledge of industrial production plant and equipment and basic engineering design and mechanical engineering experience.
Contact the Controls Team at Premier Technical Recruitment for further details.
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