Location Base: Head Office, Loughrea, Co. Galway
Salary: Competitive salary
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the Automation Engineer are outlined as follows:
- Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
- Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies, and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
- Be familiar with the HSQE management system and procedures in conjunction with the current statutory requirements.
- Perform the functional design of PLC Architecture, Networks and Communications interfaces using standard hardware and software components.
- Develop Functional and Design Specifications Documents from Design Briefs and Control Philosophies.
- Build and test PLC code to a high standard based on a Functional Specification.
- Develop and build HMI platforms to control automated systems.
- Design and develop SCADA applications for complete plants along with modifications to existing system to incorporate new control.
- Work alongside a multidiscipline team of engineers for project duration.
- Provides technical expertise and guidance to project delivery teams during system design, implementation, and testing.
- Present solutions for technical issues arising in control systems.
- Develop documentation and perform FAT and SAT as part of a project sign-off with client.
- Plan and implement all associated engineering tasks within a project to ensure time, cost, and quality targets are adhered to.
- Apply and develop engineering standards as part of the Automation Team.
- Work with key suppliers to ensure optimal use of available technologies and components.
- Ability to perform fault finding on highly automated systems.
- Schedule and prioritise tasks across assigned projects while working to tight timelines.
- Liaise with relevant consultants, subcontractors, site staff, commercial resources and the general site team involved in the project.
- Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
- Show an eagerness to learn and progress in your own career as well as the mentoring and training of more junior staff. Glan Agua has a proven track record of developing graduates from college through to director level within the organisation.
- Other duties as required from time to time.
The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Automation Engineer are outlined as follows:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry or similar.
- Degree or equivalent in Automation Engineering or related field, demonstrating a high Automation, Control & Instrumentation content.
- An interest in developing a career within an industry-leading organisation.
- Ability to work as part of a team in project delivery and provide input at team meetings.
- Proficient in programming in one of the following platforms: Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi or Omron.
- Experience in communication protocols and networks such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, DeviceNet.
- Experience in programming and designing SCADA systems, such as Ignition, AVEVA, Iconics or Vijeo Citect.
- Experience in commissioning VSDs and instruments and integrating into control systems.
- Experience in on-site commissioning.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication (written, verbal and telephonic), presentation and facilitation skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
- Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.
- Full driving licence.
- The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
- Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
- 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
- Competitive base salary.
- A company laptop and phone.
- Fully expensed company vehicle
- Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for