Site Automation Specialist

4 hours ago

Ingleburn, Australia Real Pet Food Co Full time

Psst, hey you Yes, you Are you a Site Automation Specialist looking for a change or thinking about taking the plunge into the corporate animal health & pet food world? We have the paw-some opportunity you've been looking for 
  
Why join us?
  
Do work that matters. We’re pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. We’re driven to create a better life for our pets.
  
Make an impact and change the game. We give you the tools and training for you to do your best to support our customers and in turn, their beloved furry companions. Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement? We’re all ears

Growing and global.  We’re growing fast We now have global presence across APAC, and Europe regions and we’re only getting started

Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people who are passionate about what they do.

Grow your career with us. We’re big believers in lifelong learning. You’ll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career.
  
Pets our part of our family: bring your pet to our Crows Nest office, access our Parental leave when you adopt a new cat or dog,  and we offer extra pet carer and compassionate leave for when your furry family needs you.

Generous perks including day off for your anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program and parental leave
About the  role
 
We are looking for a hands-on and strategic Site Automation Specialist to be the site ‘subject matter expert’ responsible for managing critical automation and control systems, software systems, and the execution/delivery of the site automation strategy. The Specialist is responsible for ensuring these critical automation and control systems are online/healthy and are safe or free from external or internal threats from a cyber security and a system access point of view. Being the site lead and custodian of such systems, the Specialist is also responsible for the establishment and execution of short and long term automation/AI roadmaps.

What you’ll do

  • Manage and troubleshoot PLC/OT networks and plant SCADA systems to ensure operational uptime and reliable data outputs, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to minimise disruptions.
  • 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.

  
What will help you succeed

  • 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.
  • Desirable: Sound knowledge of relevant compliance standards (AS3000, AS3008, AS61439, AS4024.1) and automation standards (AS4418, AS1030, AS3301).


What we’re about

Welcome to RPF, 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.

What’s next?

If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at: careers@realpetfoodco.com.au 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles.

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