Control & Automation Engineer: Plant Reliability & Upgrades

Refresco Group

Chesterfield

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Annual bonus
28 days annual leave
Extra leave option
Life assurance
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Referral bonuses
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Job summary

Refresco is seeking a Control & Automation Engineer for the Kegworth site to champion hardware and software automation standards and act as the automation SME. You will provide technical leadership, support capital projects and drive continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

You will work closely with engineering teams to develop automation capability, minimize downtime, and maintain robust systems while coaching others.

Qualifications

  • Strong electrical engineering background with automation focus.
  • Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to lead coaching and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation standards and support PLC/HMI networks.
  • Develop and implement automation upgrades.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on reliability and efficiency improvements.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI systems
Automation standards
Electrical engineering
Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC
TIA Portal
SCADA

Job description

Refresco is seeking a Control & Automation Engineer for the Kegworth site to champion hardware and software automation standards and act as the automation SME. You will provide technical leadership, support capital projects and drive continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

You will work closely with engineering teams to develop automation capability, minimize downtime, and maintain robust systems while coaching others.

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