Automation Engineer

Our client are seeking an Automation Engineer to work on Water projects countrywide.
Are you interested in working on work the commissioning and maintenance of Water and Wastewater projects ?
Are you looking to develop professionally and join a company with a culture of embedded Continual Professional  Development?

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Key responsibilities of the Automation Engineer – Water:

• On site validation and commissioning of PLC, Instrumentation and electrical control systems
• Fault diagnostics and modification to existing control and automation systems
• Undertaking Factory Acceptance Tests on control panels to ensure compliance with approved documentation and in accordance with relevant standards
• Site acceptance tests and system sign off with the client
• Monitoring and optimisation of instrumentation, PLC and electrical control systems
• Preparation of technical specifications and management of contractors
• Coordinate with electrical and mechanical personnel to achieve project deadlines
• Carry out modifications to existing sites as per Controls Dept. Manager / client requirements
• Generate control documentation
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the company procedures observing proper health and safety
• Responsibility for ensuring all electrical and instrumentation installations on projects assigned are installed as per approved documentation and in accordance with relevant standards

Key Skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years electrical experience in a process engineering role.
• PLC & HMI programming skills desirable
• Experience within the Water/ Wastewater industry a distinct advantage
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• National Craft Certificate in Electrical and/or Instrumentation
• Minimum 3-5 years electrical experience in a process engineering role

To apply please send your CV to Dermot.doherty@sonastechnical.com