Automation Engineer, multi-year contract

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Embedded Expertise Full time

Reporting to the Project Manager you will work on delivery of automation work packages across various Capital Projects as determined by the approved plant Capital Budget. Typically process line equipment upgrade including electrical and automation equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Programming of PLCs and Safety PLCs
    • Experience in automation interfacing and protocols such as Profibus & Profinet. Hands on programming experience, including specification and design on major PLC brands.
    • Setting up new PLC hardware and software from scratch
    • Navigating and understanding code in existing PLCs
  • Programming of Human Machine interface programming and specification with exposure to brands such as Citect, Panel View and WinCC
  • Developing commissioning and test plans to validate safety PLC code.
  • Conduct hardware and software training for technical personnel
  • Experience with efficient alarm design and fault-finding guides.
  • Input to all phases of a project within the automation scope of services as required by the Project Manager/Engineer
  • Design of electrical and automated control systems including Human Machine Interface (HMI) development
  • Create project technical performance specifications and functional descriptions
  • Selects the appropriate technology for projects (PLC, Drive, Instruments, Sensors, Valves, Actuators, MCC, Motors, etc.) and ensures that they are fully compatible.
  • Design drawings for construction of the physical components of electrical and automation systems including, but not limited to the following:
  • Single Line Diagrams, Motor Control Schematics/specifications, Control panel layout & design
  • Electrical power distribution systems design and specification, I/O wiring, Loop drawings, Network system design
  • Prepare technical reports and client correspondences/presentations to project stakeholders.
  • Review and prepare detailed specifications and contract documents for procurement of major electrical and controls equipment as well as construction document packages
  • Actively involved and responsible for installation and commissioning of automation work packages for specific capital projects

Skills & Experience

  • Electrical or Automation engineering background, including Instrumentation and PLC systems, with an associated Automation Controls, Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering degree.
  • Minimum 3 years relevant industrial experience and participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team (preferably including different products and technologies in Automation areas)
  • Extensive Experience with PLC level, SCADA, or communication protocols required for semi-auto or full automation of tools or material handling systems. Strong preference for experience with Siemens 300 and 1500 series PLC
  • Strong preference for experience with safe access design, programming and commissioning
  • Ability to troubleshoot using P&ID and electrical diagrams
  • Knowledge of Ethernet I/O networks

If you are looking to join the #1 Australian company in this field, and to work on a project that will run & run, then we want to speak to you.

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