Controls and Automation Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major industrial manufacturer is seeking an experienced Controls and Automation Engineer to maintain and improve control systems in Fort William, Scotland. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and instrumentation knowledge, proven experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, and an HND or higher qualification in an Engineering discipline. This role offers a salary between £45,000 and £60,000, along with a bonus and benefits, in a unique and beautiful location in the Scottish Highlands.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension

33 Days Holiday

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and instrumentation knowledge.
• Proven experience with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to minimise downtime.
• Lead advanced fault finding and provide specialist controls expertise.
• Deliver automation and control projects across a 24/7 operation.
• Mentor and support technicians, engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation knowledge

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

HND or higher qualification in Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

HMI systems

SCADA systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer looking for a technically challenging role in a truly unique location?

We are recruiting on behalf of a major industrial manufacturer operating a large, complex 24/7 production site in Fort William, the UK's outdoor capital. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a highly automated heavy industrial operation while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in the Scottish Highlands.

Controls and Automation Engineer

£45,000-£60,000+ c10% Bonus + Enhanced Pension + 33 Days Holiday + Benefits

Fort William, Scotland

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Controls and Automation Engineer - The Role

As a Controls & Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, developing and improving site-wide control systems. Acting as the technical authority for automation and controls, you will support reliability, continuous improvement and engineering excellence across the site. You will work closely with Maintenance, Operations and Engineering teams and contribute to the development of technicians, engineers and apprentices.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to minimise downtime
• Lead advanced fault finding and provide specialist controls expertise
• Deliver automation and control projects across a 24/7 operation
• Maintain and update control system documentation and drawings
• Monitor project progress and performance against objectives
• Manage contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with legislation and site management-of-change procedures
• Provide engineering support during breakdowns to maintain continuity of operations
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with HSEQ standards
• Mentor and support technicians, engineers and apprentices

Controls and Automation Engineer - The Person

• Strong electrical and instrumentation knowledge
• Proven experience with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
• PLC programming experience
• HND or higher qualification in an Engineering discipline
• Strong problem-solving, communication and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Located in Fort William, Scotland, this role would be commutable from Inverness and the Highlands region.

For further information call John Anderson