Controls & Automation Engineer

FINTEC recruit Ltd; Fort William; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer based in Lochaber, Scotland. This permanent role involves maintaining control systems, leading maintenance projects, and supervising engineers. Candidates should be qualified to HND or above in an engineering discipline and have relevant experience in controls and automation engineering. A relocation package is available, along with a competitive salary and other benefits.

Benefits

Relocation package

10% bonus scheme

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in a COMAH environment is a plus.
• Ability to supervise and coach engineering staff.
• Experienced in troubleshooting complex control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site control systems to minimize breakdown times.
• Lead maintenance projects supporting electrical engineering.
• Implement and develop control system improvements.
• Supervise and mentor technicians and engineers.
• Maintain compliance with HSEQ standards.

Skills

Electrical and instrumentation knowledge

Experience in controls and automation engineering

PLC programming skills

Supervisory experience

HMI and SCADA experience

Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation

Education

Qualified to HND or above in an engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

FINTEC recruit is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer for our client based in Lochaber. This is a permanent position, relocation package available, salary details on application, plus 10% bonus scheme and many company benefits. You will be providing control systems expertise to lead complex control system process troubleshooting. Working Monday to Thursday - 7:30am - 4pm and on Friday 7:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• To maintain site control systems minimising breakdown times
• To lead site control system maintenance projects, supporting site electrical engineering
• Identify, implement and develop control system and equipment improvements
• To supervise and coach/mentor technicians and engineers
• Maintain and updating all drawings associated with site controls systems and projects
• Ensuring compliance of all relevant legislation relating to site control equipment and with site HSEQ standards

Skills and Qualifications

• Electrical and instrumentation knowledge.
• Experienced in controls and automation engineering
• Qualified to HND or above in an engineering discipline
• PLC, HMI and SCADA experience.
• PLC programming skills
• Experience working in a COMAH environment.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Supervisory experience, coaching and mentoring of engineering staff.

Full details of the Controls & Automation Engineer role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website