Control And Automation Engineer
Glasgow
Excellent package on offer
We are supporting our client who are a leading manufacturing organisation with an impressive portfolio and a true Global presence. They have a rare opportunity for a Controls and Automation engineer to join their busy and fast paced site in Glasgow. This role will be varied and will require someone hands on who has great communication and problem solving skills.
You will be responsible for:
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance ways of working to increase the reliability of controls and automation equipment.
- Create detailed I/O lists and wiring diagrams for current installations to improve troubleshooting losses.
- Create a plan for replacement of obsolete electrical components across asset.
- Lead reliability projects focussed on instrumentation and automation systems including, PLCs, SCADA, HMI’s and operational IT networks.
- Introduce new technology to production to improve performance and work closely with projects team to improve system integration.
- Provide day to day technical support for the maintenance team. Act as the lead co-ordinator for escalating maintenance or breakdown support.
Ideally candidates will have/be:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical or automation field is desirable but not essential.
- 5+ Years experience in manufacturing environment with a strong working knowledge of controls and automation standards and systems.
- Fluent in PLC programming languages (e.g. Siemens, B&R and Allen Bradley)
- Qualified to minimum HNC/HND level in an Engineering discipline.
- Previous knowledge gained within an RCM driven environment.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Continuous improvement techniques.
- Knowledge and experience of all relevant technical aspects within a FMCG environment.
- Proven leader who can set objectives, performance manage a team and develop individuals to achieve their maximum potential.
This is a great role in a great company that can offer such a great career opportunity so get in touch now.