Automation & Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Lead
Worklane GmbH
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Job summary
Refresco is seeking a Control & Automation Engineer for its site in Kegworth, United Kingdom. This permanent role reports to the Engineering Manager and focuses on championing hardware and software automation standards across the site.
You will lead automation initiatives, work with engineering teams to minimise downtime, and drive improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency and performance of plant automation systems.
Qualifications
- Strong electrical engineering background in manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Acting as site automation lead, providing technical expertise on PLC, HMI and networked control systems.
- Maintaining and developing automation standards, software backup strategies and critical automation assets to minimise operational risk.
- Supporting capital projects, equipment installations and automation upgrades, ensuring compliance with Refresco engineering standards.
- Identifying and delivering automation improvements that enhance plant reliability, performance and energy efficiency.
- Evaluating automation obsolescence risks and developing upgrade strategies to support long-term site performance.
- Developing engineering capability through coaching, training and knowledge sharing, building in-house expertise and reducing reliance on external support.
Job description
Refresco is seeking a Control & Automation Engineer for its site in Kegworth, United Kingdom. This permanent role reports to the Engineering Manager and focuses on championing hardware and software automation standards across the site.
You will lead automation initiatives, work with engineering teams to minimise downtime, and drive improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency and performance of plant automation systems.
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