OT Automation Engineer — Digital Transformation & Security

Akzonobel; Pelaw; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Income protection

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Cent

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Gateshead is seeking an experienced OT & Automation Engineer to drive digital transformation at the Felling site. You will maintain and safeguard Industrial Control Systems while delivering automation projects and strengthening cyber security across the site.

Reporting to the EC&I Lead, you will develop solutions with internal teams and external suppliers, manage contractors and help improve reliability and plant performance through advanced automation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Industrial Control, Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience maintaining Industrial Control Systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and improve Industrial Control Systems (PLCs, SCADA).
• Support automation and digital transformation projects across the site.
• Develop and maintain ICs network architecture, backups and continuity plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to implement automation solutions.
• Act as Site Cyber Security Officer to ensure OT security standards are applied.
• Carry out cyber security risk assessments for ICS.
• Support functional safety activities including HAZOP studies and process safety management.
• Manage third-party contractors and work with IT and regional digital teams.
• Provide technical expertise to improve reliability, efficiency and plant performance.

Skills

Automation Engineering

PLC/SCADA experience

OT cyber security

Project management

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Honeywell

ABB

Job description

AkzoNobel in Gateshead is seeking an experienced OT & Automation Engineer to drive digital transformation at the Felling site. You will maintain and safeguard Industrial Control Systems while delivering automation projects and strengthening cyber security across the site.

Reporting to the EC&I Lead, you will develop solutions with internal teams and external suppliers, manage contractors and help improve reliability and plant performance through advanced automation.