Site Automation Specialist

2 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Real Pet Food Co Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Site Automation Specialist to join our team at Real Pet Food Co. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for managing and troubleshooting critical automation and control systems, ensuring operational uptime and reliable data outputs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and troubleshoot PLC/OT networks and plant SCADA systems to ensure operational uptime and reliable data outputs.
  • Identify and implement improvements in site operations and asset performance, execute minor automation projects, and contribute to capital planning for automation upgrades and risk mitigation.
  • Provide coaching and leadership to engineers and trades in automation and control systems, while facilitating meetings with internal and external experts to drive automation initiatives and improvements.
  • Oversee the life cycle management of control and network systems, mitigating risks and obsolescence, while aligning site automation efforts with the broader corporate strategy and integrating advanced technologies like robotics and AI.
  • Foster a collaborative culture among shifts and stakeholders, both internal and external, to promote effective relationships and align outcomes with organisational objectives.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of the development, management, programming and troubleshooting of site OT/PLC networks, SCADA and MES/OEE/WAGES systems.
  • Knowledge in Allen Bradley software (Logix, Studio 5000 etc), Siemens (TIA).
  • Preferably FMCG experience in the food and manufacturing environment or in automation experience from design, projects and/or consultancy.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Industrial Automation.
  • Demonstrated experience and capability in supporting other engineers and trades personnel with electrical and automation systems.
  • Demonstrated experience & capability in design and delivery of electrical and automation projects.
  • Demonstrated experience & capability working on various OT/PLC networks and SCADA systems as well as robotics and automation.

About Us

Welcome to Real Pet Food Co, where we believe in keeping it Real. We are a pioneering company in the pet food industry, dedicated to delivering fresher nutrition to pet parents and pets worldwide. We are committed to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.


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