Site Automation Specialist

3 weeks ago


Mudgeeraba, Queensland, 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 Site Automation Specialist, you will be responsible for managing critical automation and control systems, software systems, and the execution/delivery of the site automation strategy.

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.
  • Engage and influence stakeholders to standardize processes across sites while providing technical expertise in automation and control for capital projects, ensuring adherence to group standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Sound knowledge of relevant compliance standards (AS3000, AS3008, AS61439, AS4024.1) and automation standards (AS4418, AS1030, AS3301).
  • 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.
  • Desirable experience also in machine AI / machine learning and management of closed loop control systems.

About Us

Welcome to Real Pet Food Co, where we believe in keeping it Real. Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand's pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.

We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference. Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature's Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love 'Em & Fussy Cat

Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia and Europe. With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.



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