Factory Automation Systems Specialist

Pets are our passion, safety is our promise and progress is our pledge. We work smarter, not harder. As a result, we’re widely known as a ‘Best Place to Work’. We make some of the world's most popular and trusted food brands and are committed to advancing the science, health and food products for pets.

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Blayney, NSW
Duration: Full time, permanent
2+ years’ experience relevant to this role

**Position Summary**

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. It drives everything we do. In fact, our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care and we're proud of that. If you share our passion and are looking for a new opportunity and this role is what you’re looking for then we want to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Factory Automation Systems Specialist to join the Engineering team in our Blayney Factory. This role will provide support for Factory Automation Systems (FAS) via professional and technical operational activities and during participation in CAPEX projects.

**A day in the life**

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Participate in Capital Investments projects in the factory ensuring that the technical solution follows corporate and market standards.
- Preparation of the user and technical specifications, coordinating the requirements of the main users (production, quality, etc.), the follow up of the solution development, the pre-test, implementation and training of operators and maintenance crews.
- Ensure Process & Equipment safety for people, products and environment.
- Participates in the implementation of engineering tools at site level (i.e. NSAT, NET, AMM, etc.), and in the M&I activities in the factory.
- Ensures that all FAS installations comply with market and corporate safety, health, environment, product safety and product quality standards.
- Contributes to the delivery of efficient and secure IT operations.
- Participates in supporting processes that include incident, problem, change, configuration, and event management. Delivery to End User with initial Setup & Training.
- Supports market & project testing; supports specification, configuration & sustain activities and utilizes 3rd party services as directed.
- Purchase, Good Receipt, Asset Registration, Asset Tags, Imaging, Testing, Deliver to User, Maintain an Asset Database and track changes.
- Provide Field Services: Cabling, Equipment Racking & Mounting. Physical moving asset to Secure Area. Pack/Unpack equipment or components. Meeting Room setup & sustain etc
- Contributes to operational compliance of all technology-related issues across IT including information security, privacy, business continuity, identity management, user access and data integrity, under guidance of others.

**What will make you successful**
- Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong professional with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.
- Minimum 2 years IT support experience.
- Personnel Supervision of technical teams, contractors or other 3rd parties - preferred
- Participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team - preferred
- Participation in the start-up of technical equipment(s) and/or production line(s) - preferred
- Self-Management following defined KPIs/Objectives, and proactively tracking them
- Exposure to TPM, preventive maintenance planning and/or maintenance execution desired but not required.
- Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven capacity to influence and negotiate to drive high standards of performance and quality.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

**Applicants must have full Australian working rights**

**Benefits**

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

- Varied career experiences and personalised development support
- Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program
- Discounted Nestlé products
- Competitive remuneration package
- Employee Assistance Program

**Our Story**
- At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.
- You can realise your full potential at Nestlé Purina, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can us