Senior Automation Engineer

Astute People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for an innovative company in Liverpool’s circular economy sector. The role includes providing support on automation and controls, troubleshooting PLCs, and managing technical projects. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have at least 5 years' engineering experience, especially in chemical, anaerobic digestion, or oil and gas sectors. The company offers a great salary based on experience, alongside opportunities for professional growth and additional benefits such as life insurance and pension.

Benefits

Life insurance

Company pension

Progression and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering in chemical, anaerobic digestion or oil and gas.
• Experience in continuous improvement with automation.
• Experience or willingness to learn different communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Support stakeholders in projects related to automation and controls.
• Provide technical support to site and production staff.
• Troubleshoot PLC, instrumentation, and control circuits.
• Perform HAZOP/SWIFT/LOPA studies.

Skills

Fault-finding

Methodical approach

Analytical thinking

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Rockwell PLC

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Modbus TCP

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is very proudly partnered with an innovative business in the circular economy, with multiple sites across the UK. The company recycle and repurpose used cooking oils and food waste to generate sustainable fuel and generate biogas. The company have an excellent track-record of training and developing staff and are keen to add a Senior Automation Engineer to the team.

This position is site based at their site in Liverpool and will be working with the engineering team to provide support, guidance and advice on project delivery, focussing on integration and use of automation and controls to optimise the processes.

If you're a Senior Automation Engineer or Automation Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Automation Engineer role

• Reporting to the Group Automation Engineer you will:
• Support key stakeholders in projects at the Company's production sites across automation, controls, electrical systems and instrumentation
• Provide in-the-moment EICA technical support to the site and production staff
• Assess gaps and then create process logic and SCADA graphics for the identified process upgrades
• Troubleshoot PLC, instrumentation and LV electrical control circuits
• Perform stroke test on pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor-operated valves
• Perform Loop-checks and troubleshooting
• Perform verification checks on interlocks, alarms, and controls performance.
• Perform installation inspection against design documentation.
• Take part in and/or lead HAZOP/SWIFT/LOPA studies
• Occasional travel to other sites

Professional qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years' experience of engineering in either chemical, anaerobic digestion or oil and gas
• Experience in continuous improvement and in providing value through automation
• Allen Bradley and Rockwell PLC experience is key, or at least one of the two
• Experience with/able to learn different types of communication systems: ethernet/IP, Modbus, Serial, Modbus TCP
• Any HV electrical work or experience would be hugely advantageous

Personal skills

• Good at fault-finding and has a methodical approach
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Analytical, solutions driven and collaborative

Salary and benefits of the Senior Automation Engineer role

• Salary depending on experience
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Progression and development opportunities

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful