Controls & Automation Technician

MURPHY GROUP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent contractor is seeking a Controls & Automation Technician to manage electrical control systems on Water and Wastewater projects in the UK. Candidates should have a L6 National Craft Certificate and a minimum of 5 years' electrical experience. Responsibilities include onsite commissioning and performing fault diagnostics. A competitive salary, annual bonus, and extensive benefits are offered, along with a strong focus on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Generous Private Healthcare Allowance

Retail discounts and cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years electrical experience in an industrial/ process electrical commissioning role.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience within the Water/Wastewater industry is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Onsite validation and commissioning of PLC based electrical control systems.
• Electrical equipment onsite commissioning.
• Fault diagnostics and modification to existing systems.

Skills

Electrical experience

Technical problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

PLC & HMI programming

Excellent communication skills

Education

L6 National Craft Certificate (Electrical or Instrumentation)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Controls & Automation Technician

We have a requirement for a Controls & Automation Technician/Commissioning Engineer to work on Water and Wastewater projects across Ireland and the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established contractor. The successful candidate will join the Murphy Water engineering business within the Automation & Controls Department reporting to the Automation & Controls Team Manager.

Qualifications

Candidate must be a qualified Electrician with a L6 National Craft Certificate, (Electrical or Instrumentation).

Role Duties

• Reporting to the Automation & Controls Team Manager
• Onsite validation and commissioning of PLC based electrical control systems and instrumentation
• Electrical equipment onsite commissioning
• Checking and testing electrical and instrumentation MCC panels
• Checking electrical and instrumentation MCC panel wiring schematics
• Coordinate with all electrical and mechanical personnel to achieve project deadlines
• Fault diagnostics and modification to existing electrical control and automation systems
• Factory Acceptance Tests on control panels to ensure compliance with approved documentation
• Site Acceptance Tests and system sign off with client representative
• Monitoring and optimisation of instrumentation, PLC’s, and electrical control systems
• Preparation of technical specifications and supervision of sub-contractors
• Generate controls documentation including FDS and I/O lists to meet project specifications
• Checking electrical and instrumentation control panel wiring schematics
• Responsible for ensuring all electrical and instrumentation installations on projects assigned are installed in accordance with relevant standards
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the company procedures observing proper health and safety

Skills / Experience

• Motivated, self-starter with excellent communications skills
• Minimum 5 years electrical experience in an industrial / process electrical commissioning role
• Strong Technical problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• PLC & HMI programming experience desirable
• Experience within the Water / Wastewater industry a distinct advantage

What Murphy Offer In Return

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one
• 27 days annual leave per annum
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.

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