Electrical & Control Systems Tech: PLC, HMI & Automation

ANZCO Foods; Waitara; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

ANZCO Foods Waitara is seeking an Electrical & Control Systems Technician to maintain and optimize PLCs, HMIs and drive systems in a food manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on electrical and automation expertise on site, coordinating with external contractors to ensure safety, quality and uptime.

You will carry out inspections, program and commission Rockwell PLCs, Omron CX-One, configure FactoryTalk HMIs and support refrigeration controls, while upholding site standards and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven skills in Rockwell and Omron PLCs, plus FactoryTalk HMI systems.
• Strong knowledge of VFD drives and refrigeration controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and control schematics.
• Experience managing contractors and enforcing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, testing and preventive maintenance on panels, cabling and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot using electrical schematics, control drawings and P&IDs.
• Program, design and commission PLCs (Rockwell Studio 5000, Omron CX-One).
• Configure and maintain HMIs (FactoryTalk) and Ignition SCADA.
• Monitor critical control equipment and support engineering projects.
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with site safety and food standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Electrical schematic reading

Contractor management

FMCG manufacturing experience

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Omron CX-One

FactoryTalk

Ignition SCADA

Job description

ANZCO Foods Waitara is seeking an Electrical & Control Systems Technician to maintain and optimize PLCs, HMIs and drive systems in a food manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on electrical and automation expertise on site, coordinating with external contractors to ensure safety, quality and uptime.

You will carry out inspections, program and commission Rockwell PLCs, Omron CX-One, configure FactoryTalk HMIs and support refrigeration controls, while upholding site standards and