Who We Are Whitewater is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable water treatment engineering systems operating in Ireland, UK and across Europe in the Data Centre, Pharma, Power and Industrial sectors.
We specialize in designing, installing, and maintaining water treatment solutions to meet our clients' specific needs.
Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that prioritize safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability. Whitewater is headquartered in Bray, Co. Wicklow and operates from European bases in Spain, Sweden, Italy and UK, with plans for further offices to open in Germany, Denmark and Finland.
The Group is experiencing significant growth due to its focus on off-site construction methods of delivering turnkey projects, meaning on-site construction time is kept to a minimum. Role DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our growing team.
This full-time role involves working on the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems for water treatment engineering projects.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in automation engineering, controls, and instrumentation, with experience in the water treatment or industrial sectors.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a rapidly growing company. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign, configure, and implement automation systems for water treatment engineering projects, including control systems, SCADA, PLC, and instrumentation.Collaborate with project teams to develop automation solutions that align with project specifications and client requirements.Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems to ensure optimal functionality and performance.Perform internal SFAT on all programsDevelop control strategies, automation architectures, and ensure systems are integrated with other project componentsOn site commissioning of PLC system with electrical commissioning engineers, 50% travel required.Implement code changes on the automation systems under change control where requiredInvestigate and provide technical advice and support to process engineers and other engineering disciplines on automation related issuesOperate according to SOPs developed for site engineering and maintenancePartner with different disciplines to deliver automation projects in accordance with guidelinesGenerate documentation and SOPs associated with each of the Automation systems as requiredProvide support to tendering department on Automation projects - specifying Hardware, programming time etcManage the specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelinesRequired Qualifications and ExperienceBEng in Engineering or equivalent, with particular emphasis in electrical, mechanical, electronic, automation and/or chemical disciplineMinimum 3-5 years experience in industry, preferably in a water, wastewater or related industryExperienced with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and vision systems in operating environmentExperience in designing and commissioning automation systems for complex engineering projects.Proficient in programming and troubleshooting PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements for automation systems.Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors.EU work permit requiredBenefitsCompetitive Salary for the right candidatePension SchemeAnnual BonusOpportunity for career progression within a rapidly growing company