Site Automation Lead: PLC, SCADA & Robotics

Colgate-Palmolive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Villawood is seeking a Site Automation Lead to manage and upgrade plant automation, programs, and safety systems. You will mentor trades, coordinate with global teams, and drive capital projects on packaging and mechanical equipment.

A strong PLC/HMI background and five-plus years in industrial automation are essential. You will partner with plant systems and electrical distribution teams to implement changes, optimize reliability, and ensure compliance with EOHS standards in a

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with extensive automation project delivery experience.
• 5+ years in project management/Mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years in industrial control systems with PLCs, networks, HMIs, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead site automation upgrades and audits; mentor trades and sop staff.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain site automation systems.
• Champion electrical safety on site and implement standard automation concepts.
• Collaborate with Global CP teams on standard automation technology.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical safety

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical)

Senior Electrician with PLC experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Devicenet/Ethernet-IP/Modbus

HMI/SCADA systems

VSDs & Servos

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Villawood is seeking a Site Automation Lead to manage and upgrade plant automation, programs, and safety systems. You will mentor trades, coordinate with global teams, and drive capital projects on packaging and mechanical equipment.

A strong PLC/HMI background and five-plus years in industrial automation are essential. You will partner with plant systems and electrical distribution teams to implement changes, optimize reliability, and ensure compliance with EOHS standards in a