Automation & Controls Lead — Lead Projects in Hawke’s Bay

Fluid Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone provided

Laptop provided

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment seeks a Controls & Automation Lead to own automation functions in Hawke's Bay. This hands-on role leads projects from scoping to delivery, including programming, commissioning and on-site support, while staying technically involved.

You will work across diverse industrial environments, mentoring a small team and driving improvements in systems and processes. Excellent communication with clients is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years across electrical, controls and/or industrial automation.
• Strong PLC programming, HMI design and SCADA exposure; water sector ideal.
• Experience with RSLogix 500/5000 and/or ISAGRAF highly regarded.
• Confident in reading electrical drawings; AutoCAD Electrical is advantageous.
• Experience with project scoping, estimating and delivery; fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver industrial automation and controls projects.
• Program PLCs/RTUs, upgrade systems, fault-find on site.
• Design and document electrical/instrumentation drawings.
• Read and develop electrical schematics; estimate scope and timeline.
• Coordinate end-to-end project delivery; mentor a small technical team.
• Engage with clients and provide technical support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA development

Project scoping

Fault-finding

Client communication

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

ISAGRAF

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Fluid Recruitment seeks a Controls & Automation Lead to own automation functions in Hawke's Bay. This hands-on role leads projects from scoping to delivery, including programming, commissioning and on-site support, while staying technically involved.

You will work across diverse industrial environments, mentoring a small team and driving improvements in systems and processes. Excellent communication with clients is essential.