Automation Control Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Buxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an Automation Control Engineer to maintain and enhance their cement plant's control systems. The role involves managing software integrity, ensuring safety, and supporting new equipment installations. Ideal candidates will have an Electrical Engineering qualification and experience in PLC Programming. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development and industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Tarmac Reward website

Employee Assistance helpline

Access to Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification level of Electrical Engineering HNC or equivalent.
• Experience of PLC Programming and DCS Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance of cement plant control and software systems.
• Prevent downtime due to control system faults.
• Support installation of new plant equipment.

Skills

PLC Programming

DCS Systems

Communication

Safety Policies

Education

Electrical Engineering HNC

Job description

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At Tarmac,

It’s not just about what you do – it’s about who you are. If you take pride in a job well done, thrive on collaboration, and are driven to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

We’re proud to be building a dynamic and inclusive workplace where every background, voice, and idea is welcomed. So, if you're looking for a role that values your individuality and ambition, read on...

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Automation Control Engineer, you will report into the Head of Electrical and manage the day-to-day maintenance of the cement plant control and software systems to ensure high levels of programming integrity. You will also be responsible for the safe modification and maintenance of plant automation and control systems by ensuring robust specification, application programming, testing, and commissioning is in place.

On a day-to-day basis, your key responsibilities will include (but aren’t limited to):

• Preventing downtime due to control system faults
• Supporting the installation of new plant equipment from conception to operation
• Assuring the integration of new systems into plant operations
• Assisting the Head of Electrical with the development, review, and implementation of control systems Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensuring a robust risk assessment process exists to understand the control measures necessary
• Working on the development of server virtualization to assist with testing program modifications
• Assisting in the management of new CAPEX projects and supporting the introduction of these projects during commissioning
• Ensuring the control and software systems are managed using a continuous improvement methodology

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you will:

• Have a minimum qualification level of an Electrical Engineering HNC or equivalent
• Have experience of PLC Programming and DCS Systems
• Develop close working relationships with the control room operators to assist them with system control issues and queries
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
• Communicate and liaise with other departments and form cross-functional links

Why Tarmac

As well as the role of Automation Engineer, we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks); we currently have nine communities including (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities