Process Control & Automation Inspector

Pivt Group; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivt Group is seeking a PC&A Inspector to provide engineering support for the Hot Rolled Products area, acting as the first contact for the Hot Mill. You will diagnose PLC faults, work on instrumentation and control systems, and ensure electrical safety compliance.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 Electrical (or equivalent) and hands-on fault-finding experience within a manufacturing setting. Overtime may be needed to cover breakdowns and planned maintenance.

Qualifications

• Good fault-finding experience and technical know-how.
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems and drives.
• Experience in a relevant role with flexibility to develop further.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults on PLC programs and plant end devices.
• Work on instrumentation and control systems.
• Understand electrical control systems, DC & AC drives, and motors, diagnosing faults swiftly.
• Hold or progress towards authorisation to issue electrical permits.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and statutory duties.
• Support the team and respond to engineering, quality, and safety issues.
• Contribute to plant performance improvements.
• Flexible to cover overtime around breakdowns and maintenance.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical

Apprenticeship

Tools

DC drives

AC drives

Job description

About the role

Our client, the UK\'s leading supplier of hot rolled coil, is looking for a PC&A Inspector to provide engineering support that keeps their Hot Rolled Products area running at optimum performance, acting as a first point of contact for the Hot Mill.

What you\'ll do

• Diagnose faults on PLC programs and work on plant end devices


• Work on instrumentation and control systems


• Understand electrical control systems, DC & AC drives, and motors, diagnosing and rectifying faults quickly


• Hold or work towards authorisation to issue electrical permits


• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements and statutory duties


• Support the team and react promptly to engineering, quality, and safety issues


• Contribute to plant performance improvements


• Flex to cover overtime around breakdowns and planned maintenance

What you\'ll need

• A completed apprenticeship with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Electrical (or equivalent)


• Good technical knowledge and fault-finding experience


• Experience in a relevant role, with flexibility to develop further


• Good understanding of electrical systems and perimetry


• Experience on DC and AC control/drives packages